Spotlight
Space Foundation Team Member Selected for NASA Social Event
By Colleen Parith, Space Foundation Marketing & Communications Specialist If you told me a month ago, I would be chosen by NASA to attend the Orion Flight Test on Dec. 4, 2014, I probably would have smiled, laughed and said “Yeah right!” Turns out, I would have been very wrong. More than 3,000 applications were…
You Shop; Amazon Gives…to the Space Foundation!
Shop with AmazonSmile and a portion of your purchases will go directly to the Space Foundation When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll get the exact same prices, selection and convenience as Amazon.com. The only difference is that your shopping will benefit the programs of the Space Foundation! Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of the purchase…
Tomorrow's Explorers Inspired on Field Trips Thanks to Philanthropy
More than 1,500 Students Benefit from Donors’ Generosity Thanks to three generous gifts, the Space Foundation recently awarded Discover ScholarTrips, or scholarships, to various Colorado schools to experience a field trip to the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is the Pikes Peak region’s only space, science and technology center. It supports STEM (science, technology, engineering…
Educators: Apply Now for 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have an outstanding opportunity to be recognized with the 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation, the award recognizes…
Space Foundation Education Update
By Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Director – Education. DeBates is the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal, presented annually by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). This fall, the Space Foundation education team traveled to Casper, Wyo., to conduct outreach to the students of the Natrona County School District (NCSD). The NCSD has…
Dec. 5 is Deadline to Apply for Space Foundation's Teacher Liaison Program
Educators from anywhere in the world are invited to apply by Dec. 5, 2014, to become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison. This prestigious program has 200 active participants, and helps educators use space themes to strengthen curriculum and inspire students interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Teacher Liaisons may be any PreK-20 educator,…
New Government Affairs Associate Joins Washington, D.C., Office
In November, Jillianne Pierce joined the Space Foundation’s Washington Operations team as a Government Affairs Associate. A native Floridian, Jillianne has a life-long passion for all things space. She brings with her a wealth of experience from working for Walt Disney World Government Relations, as well as previous positions working on public policy issues. Jillianne…
Mid-term Update
by Space Foundation Vice President – Washington Operations Brendan Curry Due to the mid-term elections, there can be expected some impact to U.S. space policy in the coming 114th Congress, which will be seated early next calendar year. And due to a number of Members of Congress either being defeated or retiring, the various committees…
Space Foundation Partners with DLR and ESA to Host Rosetta Event
In addition to sending its congratulations on the astonishing landing of Rosetta’s Philae on Nov. 12, the Space Foundation also hosted a free public event at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. Partnering with DLR, the German Space Agency, and ESA, the European Space Agency, the Space Foundation opened its doors all day on Nov.…
Pulham Speaks at AIRTEC
The 9th International Aerospace Supply Fair was held this fall in Frankfurt, Germany, and Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham (pictured) was a featured speaker. This business and technology event brings together suppliers and executives of manufacturers involved in the aerospace supply chain from around the globe. While in Frankfurt, the Space Foundation and…