Posts by Space Foundation Editorial Team
Space Foundation Issues Statement on the Passing of Chris Kraft, 2018 Recipient, General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 23, 2019) — Today, the Space Foundation commented on the passing of Christopher Columbus “Chris” Kraft, Jr., the first U.S. human space mission flight director, credited with establishing NASA’s Mission Control operations. Space Foundation Board Chairman Gen. William Shelton, USAF, (Ret.) issued this statement: “Chris Kraft was the recognized father of…
Read MoreOp-ed: Lessons from Apollo – Building the Teams that Make History
Today, the Colorado Springs Gazette published an op-ed by Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor, “Lessons from Apollo — Building the Teams that Make History.” The op-ed credits the success of the Apollo 11 Moon landing 50 years ago to the teamwork of the hundreds of thousands of people who worked on the mission. In the…
Read MoreThank you, Raytheon!
Our thanks to Raytheon for sponsoring today’s Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. Also thanks to Raytheon, 25 military families were admitted free to today’s event. Fifty years after the first humans stepped foot on the Moon, the Space Foundation celebrated with an event today that not…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Discovery Center Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
History was made 50 years ago today with humankind’s first steps on the Moon. Today, the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs celebrated the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a full day of rockets, rovers, robotics and real-life adventures in space as presented by former NASA astronaut Duane “Digger” Carey. There were exhibits explaining…
Read MoreSneak Peek: Space Foundation’s July 20 Apollo 11 Celebration
On Saturday, July 20, the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a full day of activities, presentations, tours and a special visit from former NASA astronaut Duane “Digger” Carey. We’ll have both indoor and outdoor activities tomorrow, and cool treats from Kona…
Read MoreSpace Foundation to Offer Free Space Commerce Workshop for Minority Business Owners
Also free to Women-Owned and Veteran-Owned businesses Presenters will discuss new space commerce business opportunities Register now for Aug. 21 workshop in Orlando COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 18, 2019) — The Space Foundation is hosting a one-day Space Commerce Training Program in Orlando, Fla., funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business…
Read MoreFrom 1969 to 2019, a Comparison
As part of a monthlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, SpaceNews recently released a special digital edition of the publication. Featured in the digital edition is a piece from Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor looking at what will be different next time U.S. astronauts land on the Moon. Also in the digital edition, an abbreviated…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Op-ed: What will be different next time we go to the moon
An op-ed by Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor appeared in the July 16, 2019, special Apollo 11 at 50 issue of SpaceNews. In it, Zelibor reflects on seeing the moon landing on television as a teenager and has credited that experience with his decision to pursue a career in flying. He has said that the…
Read MoreThe Humanity of Apollo 11 – Communion, Candy and Graffiti
As Apollo 11 was returning to Earth after the first Moon landing, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins noted his gratitude for the NASA workforce that made their flight a success. He said: “All this is possible only through the blood, sweat, and tears of a number of people…This operation is somewhat like the periscope of a…
Read MoreThe Space Report Reveals 2018 Global Space Economy Exceeded $400 Billion for the First Time
Space Foundation’s The Space Report shares second quarter findings Detailed account of global launches in 2018 Report on the global space workforce COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 15, 2019) – Today, the Space Foundation published its second-quarter findings of its 2019 issue of The Space Report, revealing that: The global space economy grew 8.1% in 2018 to $414.75 B, exceeding $400…
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