Space Foundation Press Releases
Certified Space Products on Display at Strategic Space 2004
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2004) — Exhibitors and their guests at Strategic Space 2004 can learn about space technology products that are improving life on Earth. The Space Certification Program is co-sponsor of the Exhibitor Lounge, which will feature information and displays of some of the program’s leading partners. Products on display include Tempur-Pedic’s…
Congratulations to SpaceShipOne on Second Flight to Claim Ansari X-Prize
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 4, 2004) — Space Foundation president and CEO, Elliot G. Pulham, offers these comments following today’s successful flight of SpaceShipOne and Scaled Composites’ apparent win of the $10 million Ansari X-Prize. “Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the SpaceShipOne team for ‘Daring Greatly’ in their quest for the Holy…
Space Foundation Celebrates SpaceShipOne's Successful Flight
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 29, 2004) — The Space Foundation offers its heartiest congratulations to the team that successfully sent SpaceShipOne, with astronaut Mike Melvill at the controls, on an amazing sub-orbital arc over the Mojave Spaceport today. The Scaled Composites team is now just one flight away from winning the $10 million Ansari X-Prize.…
Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller to Perform at Strategic Space Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 16, 2004) — The Space Foundation and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced today that multi-million album selling American Gramaphone artist Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller will be featured performers for the Tuesday, 5 October Welcoming Ceremony of the Strategic Space 2004 Conference. The conference is scheduled 5-7 October at…
Silhouette Optical Awarded Certified Space Technology Status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 13, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that Silhouette Optical’s Titan Minimal Art (TMA) Opthalmic and TMA Sunglass products have been officially recognized as Certified Space Technology. After an exhaustive selection process NASA chose Silhouette’s Titan Minimal Art (TMA) eyewear for use by Shuttle crews beginning in 2000. TMA eyewear…
Strategic Space Conference Speakers Confirm As Early Bird Registration Cutoff Approaches
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 7, 2004) — Only a few days remain to register for Strategic Space 2004 and still enjoy an advanced purchase price that would save $145 off the industry rate and $150 from the government rate. The reduced rates are available through Friday, 10 September. Scheduled for 5-7 October at Omaha’s Qwest…
Air Force Space Command and Space Foundation conference gives students and teachers glimpse of space history
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 2, 2004) — A lot has changed in the space industry during the past 50 years and educators soon will have the opportunity to be inspired by NASA astronauts and military leaders who will share a glimpse of early space achievements. This special Space in the Classroom program, hosted by the…
Strategic Space 2004 set for Omaha Qwest Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2004) — Top military leaders, government officials, and executives from throughout the space industry will soon meet in Omaha to discuss the programs, policies and issues affecting our strategic forces at the Strategic Space conference. Strategic Space 2004 is scheduled 5-7 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and…
EcoQuest International Awarded Certified Space Technology Status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that EcoQuest International’s Fresh Air purification product has been officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology. “Fresh Air” by EcoQuest uses technology originally developed in cooperation with NASA to clean the air in spacecraft by removing airborne pathogens. Titanium Dioxide (Ti02), a photo…
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation Partners with the Coalition for Space Exploration to Bring Vision to Educators
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2004) — The Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) and the Coalition for Space Exploration will partner to bring the exciting and inspirational themes of the Vision for Space Exploration to educators and students across the nation. Established after the 1986 Challenger disaster by Central Florida business and community leaders, the AMF…