Education
Teacher Liaisons Promote Space Themes for World Space Week
Every fall, the global celebration of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, gives our nearly 200 Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons special opportunity to show off their expertise at bringing space themes into the classroom. A star example is Georgia Paul, who is planning a Space Night for her school on Oct. 8, a Title 1 event.…
House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Space Hearing
On Sept. 10, the House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Space held a hearing entitled “Exploring Our Solar System: The ASTEROIDS Act as a Key Step.” The American Space Technology for Exploring Resource Opportunities in Deep Space (ASTEROIDS) Act of 2014 would establish and protect rights for commercial space exploration and utilization of asteroid…
U.S. Government Updates
Sept. 11David Radzanowski was confirmed by the Senate to become NASA’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Radzanowski served previously as Chief of Staff to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. Sept. 18 The Senate passed the FY 2015 Continuing Resolution (CR), funding the Federal government through December 11, 2014, avoiding a government shutdown. CongressCongressional members have adjourned to…
Pulham is Strategic Choices for Space Featured Speaker
Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham will be a featured speaker at The Strategic Choices for Space – President’s Conference 2014, to be held Oct. 8-9 at the Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters in London. Pulham is scheduled to speak on Oct. 8 on “Issues for the Space Sector.” This international aerospace conference features papers…
Space Foundation Leads U.S. World Space Week Celebration Oct. 4-10
The Space Foundation is taking the lead in promoting and supporting World Space Week in the United States. The theme for World Space Week 2014 is “Space: Guiding Your Way,” highlighting the benefits of satellite navigation to society. The Space Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with World Space Week Association (WSWA) this year…
International Student Art Contest Deadline for Entries is Nov. 14
The Space Foundation’s International Student Art Contest annually draws thousands of entries from children in dozens of countries around the world. Submissions for the 2015 contest are being accepted now until Nov. 14, and must be submitted online by the child’s teacher. For rules and details about entry, click here. Students ages 3 to 18…
Space Foundation Presents Audience With an Astronaut™ at Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters
While in London speaking at The Strategic Choices for Space – President’s Conference 2014, Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham will also speak to students for the World Space Week Children’s Space Event at Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters on Oct. 7. Pulham’s presentation will include a Skype version of the Space Foundation’s Audience With an Astronaut™…
Barry Wilmore Visits Space Foundation on Way to ISS
In September, NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore launched aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 41. Just before heading to Russia, Wilmore and his family visited Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs and toured its Discovery Center. In addition to space, the Wilmores have other interests in…
Corporate Membership Boosts Space Symposium Benefits
To stay competitive in today’s economy, companies from all sectors of the space industry are looking for ways to improve productivity and profitability. Corporate Membership with the Space Foundation places companies in the presence of industry giants and successful, growing space companies and offers unique opportunities to develop business, participate in exclusive networking events and…
ATA and Virginia Space Join Space Foundation Corporate Members
The Space Foundation offers five Corporate Membership levels, each with a different level of benefits and opportunities. In exchange for supporting our programs, Corporate Members receive numerous benefits including international promotion, business development and networking opportunities, reports on important space issues and opportunities for extensive involvement in the annual Space Symposium. Our most recent members…