Space Foundation News
Space4U Podcast: Meet Dr. Kavya Manyapu
Dr. Kavya Manyapu – Flight Crew Operations and Test Engineer In this episode, we meet Dr. Kavya Manyapu, a Space Scientist working in Flight Crew Operations and Testing for the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Dr. Manyapu currently serves as the Regional Officer for a United Nations organization called Space Generation Advisory Council. She is passionate about…
Space4U Podcast: Bill Ingalls, NASA Photographer
In this Space4U Podcast, we speak with NASA photographer Bill Ingalls. Ingalls, who has worked with NASA for over three decades, tells us about his technique, the highlights of his career and how he documents the space journey, giving us a chance to see what otherwise would be nearly impossible. Ingalls shares a story about…
Space4U Podcast: Lou Ramon, An Old Fashioned Spaceman
In this Space4U Podcast we chat with Lou Ramon, a self-proclaimed “Old-Fashioned Spaceman” about his work with NASA. Lou Ramon has been a “space cadet” his entire life. As a young boy, he had his own model plane “air force” hanging from his bedroom ceiling and he grew up reading and watching science fiction TV…
Winners of the Space Foundation’s 9th Annual International Student Art Contest Announced
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan 23, 2019) — The Space Foundation has announced the winners of its 9th Annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest, co-sponsored by Firefly Aerospace.
Space Foundation Celebrates Countdown to Apollo
The Space Foundation invites the public to its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8’s pioneering lunar adventure. Join other space and history fans to remember, reflect and reignite the inspiration of a Christmas-season journey that united the world in wonder.
Harris Corp. Brings Space in the Community to Colorado Springs
Space in the Community (SITC) brings STEM-related activities to schools all around the country. This SITC was sponsored by the Harris Corporation. Space Education Specialists brought hands-on STEM activities and special guest speaker, Lt. Col. Duane “Digger” Carey, USAF (Ret.), to the Colorado Springs community. Thank you for your continued support in STEM education. We are…
Space Foundation Discovery Center Launches its “Get Folks in Coats” Winter Coat Drive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2018) — Winter weather has already made its arrival to the Pikes Peak Region and this season, the Space Foundation will launch its first winter coat drive to help the community’s homeless population. Now through Dec. 12, the Space Foundation will be accepting new and gently used adult and children’s coats. Donations can…
Space Foundation Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 29, 2018) – The Board of Directors of the Space Foundation met on Oct. 25 and approved the following changes to its Board, effective Oct. 25.
Jeffrey D. Grant, Former Sector Vice President and General Manager, Space Systems, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (Ret.), was elected to the Executive Committee as Member-at-Large. Lon C. Levin, former Member-at-Large will now serve as Director.
Mad Science Halloween Fun at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Wednesday, October 31
Mad Science Halloween Fun at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Wednesday, October 31 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2018) Safe, fun indoor Halloween celebrations are coming to the Space Foundation Discovery Center next Wednesday, October 31st. The day will be filled with costumes, Trick-or-Treat stations, a pumpkin carving/decoration contest, followed by an evening of…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Powers the Fourth U.S. Air Force Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Mission
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Powers the Fourth U.S. Air Force Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Mission Aerojet Rocketdyne supports the Air Force’s critical communications network, from the launch pad of United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket to orbit to final end-of-life decommissioning of the satellite system. Aerojet Rocketdyne chemical and electric propulsion onboard the AEHF satellites provide orbit…