Space Foundation Press Releases
Only days remain to take advantage of early registration for the 22nd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2006) — Conference attendees of the 22nd National Space Symposium can save up to $300 by registering on or before Jan. 20. The National Space Symposium, conducted by the Space Foundation, takes place April 3-6, 2006, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. More than 7,000 registrants, guests, speakers, exhibitors, and…
Space Foundation honors astronaut Buzz Aldrin with General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 12, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Jr., Colonel, USAF (Retired), is the 2006 recipient of its highest award – the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Aldrin will be honored at a special luncheon on Wednesday, April 5 in Colorado Springs during the…
Chiropractic care that is out of this world
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2006) — Spinal care technology developed for astronauts is now available for better chiropractic care. The Space Foundation announced today that the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA) has been awarded exclusive certification for the Insight Subluxation Station ™ as a Certified Space Technology ™. The Insight technology is a neurospinal screening…
Space Foundation conducts `Space in the Classroom` in Florida
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2005) — The Space Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in space endeavors and space education, is conducting a Space in the Classroom (SITC) educational program today for a select group of middle school students. Students from Jackson Middle School in Titusville are participating in the program,…
Space Foundation declares inaugural Florida Space 2005 successful
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 17, 2005) — The Space Foundation, which presented Florida Space 2005 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Nov. 15-17, declared the inaugural event a strong success. More than 350 registrants participated in the conference, and nearly 600 people attended the opening ceremony. “Florida Space brought together leaders in the space…
Inaugural Florida Space 2005 set to convene at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2005) — The Space Foundation presents Florida Space 2005 Nov. 15-17 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The conference has drawn leaders and participants from throughout Florida’s diverse space community, and from government, Washington, D.C., and the space sector nationwide. Florida Space 2005 commences Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6…
MEDIA ADVISORY Florida Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2005) — Accredited media are invited to cover Florida Space 2005. WHO: Florida Space 2005 draws attendees from throughout Florida’s diverse space community and the space sector nationwide. WHAT: The Space Foundation conducts Florida Space 2005 in association with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing,…
Space Foundation names Brendan Curry vice president of Government Affairs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 8, 2005) — The Space Foundation today named Capitol Hill veteran Brendan Curry to the position of vice president, Government Affairs. In this role, Curry will lead the Space Foundation’s government affairs efforts based in Washington, D.C, serving as principal interface with key customers, staff, and officials in the Administration, Congress,…
Space Foundation launches science lesson bank online to support educators
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 4, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that it has developed a comprehensive bank of science lessons for grades pre-K through high school. The lesson plans meet national science standards and can be downloaded online at www.ScienceStandardsLessons.org. This new resource is free to educators, and new lessons will be added…
D.C. and government show strong support for Florida Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 3, 2005) — Although the focus at Florida Space 2005 is on the local space economy, many leaders from Washington, D.C., and government are strongly supporting the conference. Florida Space 2005 takes place Nov. 15-17 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and intends to draw participants from throughout Florida’s diverse…