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Reserved Corporate Tables are Available for 31st Space Symposium
Reserved corporate tables at the 31st Space Symposium provide an excellent opportunity for companies to network with military and government guests, in addition to showing support for the organization and our mission. If your company or organization would like to purchase tables at any of the official, seated events (listed below), please click here. Submission…
Read MorePulham Speaks at FAA Conference
Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham was a featured speaker at the 18th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference, held Feb. 4 and 5 at the National Housing Center, in Washington, D.C. The conference focused on U.S. commercial launch activities, commercial human spaceflight, commercial crew and commercial spaceports. In his comments, Pulham estimated that…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Issues Statement on President's Proposed NASA Budget
In early February, the Space Foundation issued a statement supporting President Obama’s FY2016 budget request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). That request, called for a FY2016 top line budget of $18.5 billion for the nation’s space agency — a $519 million increase over what Congress approved for the current fiscal year. “The…
Read MoreMeet the Astronauts Who Made Space History at Space Foundation Yuri's Night April 12
The Space Foundation invites the public to help launch its Space Symposium week in Colorado Springs with an event at the Discovery Center that celebrates the U.S. Space Shuttle program while raising funds for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Meet the astronauts and former NASA administrators who shaped U.S. history in space. The…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Announces 2015 Teacher Liaisons
Since its inception in 2002, the Space Foundation’s elite Teacher Liaison program has expanded worldwide, and with the addition of 34 educators for 2015, including 13 from India, has grown to 20 international representatives and 150 active participants. The 34 new Teacher Liaisons will serve as advocates for space-themed education, and will use Space Foundation-provided…
Read MoreTeacher Liaison Brings Education Programs to Fairbanks, Alaska
Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated Space Foundation Teacher Liaison and generous supporters in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Space Foundation took its education programs to Fairbanks in February. The program included classroom sessions and assemblies at schools, teacher professional development, community events, receptions and media interviews and coverage. Coordinated by Marci Ward, Teacher Liaison and…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Homeschool Program Expands
During its one homeschool day in February, the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs hosted 144 visitors, a dramatic increase since the program was launched just a few months ago in November 2014. To meet the increasing demand, the Space Foundation will now offer two homeschool days per month. The program includes hands-on science…
Read MoreCalifornia Students Make Donation to Space Foundation
Money Raised by Students Benefits Space Foundation Education Programs The Space Foundation is honored to have been selected as the recipient of money raised by students at Bonita Canyon Elementary School in Irvine, Calif., who were participating in a youth leadership/service program called “Team Kids Challenge.” The “Team Kids Challenge” is a five-week experience delivered…
Read MoreFeatured Speakers Announced for Cyber 1.5 Classified Conference
For 2015, Cyber 1.5 is classified, and U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI security clearance are required for registration. Cyber 1.5 will be held on Monday, April 13, at The Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs, Colo., with featured speaker Howard Whyte, NASA, Senior IT Security Officer. Whyte will be the first NASA speaker to participate in this…
Read MoreCyber 1.5 Classified Conference will Include "Industry Perspectives and Solutions" Panel
The featured panel for the Space Foundation’s classified cyberspace conference will be “Industry Perspectives and Solutions,” with panel moderator Tommy Gardner, Ph.D. (CAPT USN, Ret.), Chief Technology Officer, Scitor Corporation. The panelists are: Christopher Forseth, Director, Electronic Systems, National Business Unit, Harris Corporation Chris Foster, Director, Business Development, Electronic & Information Solutions Boeing Network &…
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