Space Foundation Press Releases
Sponsors and Exhibitors Support International Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 5, 2002) — The Space Foundation announced today the major event sponsors and exhibitors supporting the International Space Symposium. The symposium takes place September 10-13 in Toulouse. Major event sponsors are Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Astrium and Alcatel Space, collectively sponsoring the festive opening ceremonies. Later in the week, the…
Space Discovery Graduate Course Helps Teachers Generate Excitement
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2002) — `If you want to get kids interested in science, tie it to space or dinosaurs,` said Dr. Gary Coulter, lead `Biology and Physical Research` Space Discovery course instructor and professor at Colorado State University. The weeklong graduate course, conducted by the Space Foundation, recently took place at the…
New Speakers Announced for International Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2002) — The Space Foundation announced today the addition of several key satellite industry executives as confirmed speakers for the International Space Symposium, to be held here September 10-13. Michael Cook, vice president and general manager of the SPACEWAY Business Group of Hughes Network Systems and David Hartshorn, secretary general…
Educators Enrich Curriculum through Space Discovery Graduate Course
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2002) — `If kids love what they’re doing they’ll learn from it, and kids love space,` said Juanita Hutto, 3rd grade bilingual math, science and social studies teacher at Dunn Elementary in Houston. Hutto was one of 16 teachers encouraged by her school district to take the `Rocketry and the…
Space Foundation Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 16, 2002) — Nominations for the second annual presentation of the Space Foundation’s highest individual award are being accepted now through September 27, 2002. The General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award honors the Foundation’s long-time chairman, the late Gen. James E. Hill. The Space Foundation Board of Directors selects…
Space Foundation Addresses United Nations on Uses of Outer Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 12, 2002) — Space Foundation president and chief executive officer Elliot G. Pulham urged the United Nations this week to continue to work to promote the exploration, development and utilization of space by all nations. Speaking before the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space at their annual…
Toulouse, France Site of 2002 International Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 21, 2002) — The Space Foundation, in association with Space News and the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), will host the 2002 International Space Symposium in Toulouse, France. CNES, the French Space Agency, is the host sponsoring space agency for the gathering of global space leaders, to be held at the…
Space Foundation Hosts Space Discovery Graduate Courses for Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(May. 21, 2002) — According to every national poll, space is one of the two most exciting subjects for children. This summer, K-12 educators can learn how to Launch Learning Excitement with space in their classrooms during the Space Foundation’s Space Discovery graduate courses in Colorado Springs. During five unique, week-long tracks, teachers…
Space Foundation Provides Testimony for Future of Aerospace Commission
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 14, 2002) — The Space Foundation will provide testimony later today to the Commission on the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry when they convene for their third public meeting in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, which is open to the public, the commissioners will hear testimony and conduct deliberations on…
Space Foundation Acquires Permanent Headquarters in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 10, 2002) — Well-known nationally and internationally as the leading non-profit organization supporting the exploration, development and use of space and space education, the Space Foundation today solidified its commitment to Colorado Springs by announcing the acquisition of a permanent corporate headquarters facility here. With the support of El Pomar Foundation,…