Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation honors Tom Hanks with Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 3, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that actor, director, and producer Tom Hanks is the 2006 recipient of the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions toward increasing public awareness of and support for the exploration and development of space. Hanks will be honored Monday,…
Harnessing the sun's energy with space technology
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 3, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that KACO Solar’s Blue Planet series of Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverters are officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology ™. Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert light energy into electrical energy and have been tied to the space program for decades. The Hubble Space Telescope and…
Advance registration deadline for the 22nd National Space Symposium approaches
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 2, 2006) — Advance registration for the 22nd National Space Symposium allows conference attendees to save up to $200. Participants of this year’s event have the opportunity to interact with leaders in civil, commercial, and national security space. The National Space Symposium, coordinated by the Space Foundation, is the premier annual…
Space Foundation releases “The Case for Space Exploration” and advocates more funding, greater sense of urgency for NASA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 1, 2006) — Today the Space Foundation released an analytical publication, The Case for Space Exploration: Failure is Not an Option, in an event on Capitol Hill. United States Representatives The Honorable Ken Calvert (R-CA) and The Honorable Mark Udall (D-CO) were honorary hosts. A product of the Space Foundation’s Research…
Top aerospace companies recruit candidates at fourth annual Space Career Fair
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2006) — College students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business administration; transitioning military; and entry-level aerospace personnel are invited to attend the fourth annual Space Career Fair in Colorado Springs. The event, hosted by the Space Foundation at the 22nd National Space Symposium, provides unique access to premier space industry…
Space exploration significant focus at 22nd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2006) — With featured speeches from the administrator and deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a panel highlighting robotic and human exploration, a panel featuring the chairman and ranking member of the House Science Committee’s Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, and an address from the deputy administrator…
Calvert, Udall, Feeney among Congressional leaders at 22nd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 23, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Congressmen Ken Calvert, Mark Udall, and Thomas Feeney will participate at the 22nd National Space Symposium. The most senior leaders from civil, commercial, and national security space organizations attend the conference April 3-6, 2006, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Honorable…
Air Force Chief of Staff selects Space Foundation executive as Colorado representative
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 22, 2006) — The most senior leader in the U.S. Air Force wants to exchange ideas with citizens from across the nation through the “Air Force Chief of Staff’s Civic Leader Group.” Elliot G. Pulham, president and chief executive officer of the Space Foundation, has been named as the civic leader…
China's space program leader to address 22nd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 21, 2006) — The Space Foundation confirmed today that Mr. Luo Ge, vice administrator, China National Space Administration (CNSA), will be a featured speaker at the 22nd National Space Symposium. He will address symposium attendees Wednesday, April 5 at 8:30 a.m. The 22nd National Space Symposium takes places April 3-6, 2006,…
Space Foundation honors the U.S. Titan Launch Vehicle Team with Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 15, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that the U.S. Titan Launch Vehicle Team is the 2006 recipient of the Space Achievement Award. The U.S. Titan Launch Vehicle Team includes Lockheed Martin, NASA, The Aerospace Corporation, and the United States Air Force. The award will be presented Monday, April 3…