Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation announces theme and artwork for 23rd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 29, 2006) — The Space Foundation has chosen `Toward a New Reality` as the theme for its 23rd National Space Symposium, scheduled for April 9-12, 2007, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Space Foundation today also announced `Luna` by Joe Vinton as the official artwork for the 23rd National Space…
Report reveals space industry at $180 billion, index shows space companies out perform S&P 500 and NASDAQ
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2006) — Today the Space Foundation publicly released The Space Report: The Guide to Global Space Activity, a new and definitive source for data and analysis about the global space industry, space products, and space services. The book was released in a series of briefings held today in Washington, D.C.,…
Space Foundation receives Chairperson's Award for Excellence in Local Industry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 6, 2006) — The Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has named the Space Foundation the recipient of its Chairperson’s Award for Excellence in Local Industry. The Space Foundation received the honor at the Colorado Springs EDC’s awards ceremony and presentation Thursday, Nov. 2, at The Broadmoor Hotel. Space Foundation President…
Space Foundation endorses Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission, looks toward future with James Webb Space Telescope
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2006) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham made the following statement in response to NASA’s decision announced today to pursue a fifth servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope: “The Hubble Space Telescope is the most prolific, and arguably the most profound scientific instrument that…
Build and manage your own space station with Space Foundation Certified Imagination Product
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 19, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that it has officially recognized the SpaceStationSim ™ video game from Vision Videogames, LLC, as a Certified Space Imagination Product. This certification, part of the Space Foundation’s Space Certification Program, recognizes superior entertainment products used to increase interest in and excitement for space.…
Space Foundation exhibits at Wirefly X PRIZE Cup
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 18, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that it will host an exhibit at the Wirefly X Prize Cup 2006. The X Prize Cup takes place Oct. 20-21, 2006, at the Las Cruces International Airport. The Space Foundation’s exhibit, highlighting its many programs that integrate civil, commercial, and national security…
NASA plant food technology improves lawn and garden care
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 17, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that ZeoPro ™ from ZeoponiX, Inc., is officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology. ZeoPro is a combination growth medium, fertilizer, and soil amendment that enhances plant growth because of its patented nutrient delivery system. One of its primary ingredients is a slow…
Gen Cartwright speech brings Strategic Space and Defense 2006 to a close
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 12, 2006) — Gen James E. Cartwright, USMC, commander, United States Strategic Command, was the featured closing speaker today at the Strategic Space and Defense 2006 conference held this week at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena in Omaha, Neb. The Space Foundation and Space Newspresent the conference each…
Space Foundation comment on the National Space Policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2006) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham issued the following statement in response to the release today of the National Space Policy: “The Space Foundation commends the President and Administration on the formulation of a comprehensive new space policy that clearly and correctly outlines why…
Students save Earth from asteroid in Space Foundation virtual lab
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2006) — This week the Space Foundation debuted `Asteroid Challenge, Target: Earth,` a virtual lab and video science education program featuring the real asteroid Apophis. Third grade students from Manitou Springs Elementary School in Colorado were the first class nationwide to participate in this interactive science program and use scientific…