Space Foundation News
Space Foundation and Air Force Academy train teachers on space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2003) — The Space Foundation recently wrapped up its `Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space` Space Discovery graduate course, a unique hands- on experience for educators to gain new skills and content knowledge in math, science and aerospace studies. The course was held July 7-11 at the United…
Events and speakers join Strategic Space 2003, early registration deadline July 1
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 25, 2003) — The space-related components, strategies and requirements of United States Strategic Command and how these affect the space industry will be the focus of Strategic Space 2003, a two-day national security space conference, 2-4 September 2003 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Omaha, Neb. The conference agenda now includes…
Space Foundation leads NASA's Blue Ribbon Panel
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 19, 2003) — NASA has selected the Space Foundation to form a “Blue Ribbon Panel” to develop new educator astronaut evaluative criteria. Led by Dr. Patricia “Patty” Arnold, Space Foundation Vice President of Education and Workforce Development, the nine-member panel is meeting at Space Foundation headquarters for an intensive five-week effort…
Space Foundation applauds Mars Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 17, 2003) — “The ability of humans to explore Mars has never been better, and the desire to do so has never been greater,” said Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham in applauding the launch this month of three near-simultaneous Mars exploration missions. Two robotic Mars explorers…
United Nations Urged to Adopt Space Technologies to Improve Global Health, Safety and Environment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 17, 2003) — Space Foundation President & Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham today urged the member nations of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) to consider how space technology spin-offs can effectively be used to improve life on Earth. Pulham highlighted several space spin-off…
Space Foundation CEO honored with space award in Houston
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 5, 2003) — The RNASA Foundation (Rotary National Award for Space Achievement) of Houston, Texas, recently honored Elliot G. Pulham, Space Foundation President & Chief Executive Officer, with its Space Communicator Award. The award recognizes Pulham for his unique and diverse contributions to the public’s awareness and understanding of our nation’s…
Sponsors support Strategic Space 2003
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 5, 2003) — Several Space Foundation industry partners have already secured a supporting role as sponsors at Strategic Space 2003. Strategic Space is a highly focused, national security space conference, which takes place 2-4 September 2003 in Omaha, Neb., in support of America’s strategic space forces. The new conference includes featured…
Bush, Maguire elected to Space Foundation board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 30, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today the unanimous election of two nationally known aerospace industry leaders to its board of directors. Wes Bush, president of Northrop Grumman Space Technology, and Joanne Maguire, vice president of special programs, Lockheed Martin Space & Strategic Missiles, will serve on the board beginning…
Strategic Space 2003: Speakers confirmed, on-line registration now available
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 19, 2003) — Speakers representing a broad cross-section of the government and contractor national security space communities have confirmed their participation in Strategic Space 2003 – a highly focused, national security space conference, which takes place 2-4 September 2003 in Omaha, Neb., in support of America’s strategic space forces. Strategic Space…
Outlast Technologies, Inc. Receives Certified Space Technology Designation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 7, 2003) — Outlast Technologies, Inc.’s patented phase change fiber, fabric and foam technology has been designated a Certified Space Technology by the Space Foundation, a national non-profit dedicated to promoting space endeavors. As the developer of Outlast Adaptive Comfort technology used in consumer products ranging from outdoor performance apparel and…