Space Foundation Press Releases
Entrepreneurs featured at space symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 17, 2005) — Entrepreneurial businesses on the cutting edge of space developments will be featured in a focus panel at the 21st National Space Symposium, scheduled for April 4-7 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Veteran space consultant and former NASA Chief of Staff Mr. Courtney Stadd will lead a discussion…
Space Foundation comments on nomination of Mike Griffin To be NASA administrator
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 11, 2005) — The Space Foundation issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the White House that Dr. Michael Griffin has been nominated to serve as NASA Administrator. The statement should be attributed to Space Foundation President & Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham. “This is a critical…
Bednarek, Livanos join Space Foundation Board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 10, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Mr. Robert `Rob` Bednarek, executive vice president, corporate development, SES GLOBAL, and Dr. Alexis Livanos, corporate vice president and president, Space Technology Sector, Northrop Grumman, have joined the Space Foundation Board of Directors. Bednarek was unanimously elected by the Space Foundation Board…
Additional leaders confirm National Space Symposium participation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 9, 2005) — Top leaders from Congress, the White House and NASA are the latest additions to the 21st National Space Symposium, scheduled for April 4-7, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Honorable Ken Calvert, Dr. John Marburger III, and Col Fred Gregory, USAF (Retired), have confirmed as featured speakers…
X PRIZE Foundation selected for Space Foundation's Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 16, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today the selection of the X PRIZE Foundation as the recipient of the 2005 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to public awareness of, and support for, the exploration and development of space, will be presented to Dr.…
Michael Martin Murphey, awards and fireworks to kick off the 21st National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 14, 2005) — America’s number one selling cowboy singer, Michael Martin Murphey, will lead off an evening of music, award presentations and fireworks on April 4 to open the 21st National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Singing cowboy poet Michael Martin Murphey is a Grammy winning artist and…
Out-of-this-world job opportunities abound at Space Foundation's free Space Career Fair
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 3, 2005) — Job seekers can combine their education, talents and experience with an interest in space and learn more about employment opportunities in the space industry at the third annual Space Career Fair. Scheduled April 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the Space…
Washington, D.C.'s annual Space at the Crossroads conference moves to May
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2005) — Critical policy and programmatic issues affecting national security space, commercial space and civil space activities will be in sharp focus at Space at the Crossroads. The highly focused one-day conference is presented annually by the Space Foundation and Space News, and provides a single-day space industry update for…
Space Technology Hall of Fame Awards to cap 21st National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2005) — Technologies and innovators selected for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame will be honored during a private induction ceremony and a special awards dinner that will be the capstone event of the 21st National Space Symposium, to be held April 4-7, 2005, at The Broadmoor in…
Aerospace Education Foundation is selected for Space Foundation's Education Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 26, 2005) — The Space Foundation will present its Education Achievement Award to the Aerospace Education Foundation on April 4, 2005, for its enduring commitment to provide public awareness programs, education, and financial assistance to further America’s aerospace excellence. The award will be presented during the opening ceremony of the 21st…