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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…
Read MoreCorporate 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…
Read MoreATA 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…
Read MoreTwo Space Foundation Corporate Members are NASA Choice for Space "Taxis"
The Boeing Company and SpaceX, both Space Foundation Corporate Members, have been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to build commercial crew transportation systems for low Earth orbit. The Space Foundation called NASA’s decision “an important step forward in restoring human space flight capabilities to the United States.” “By continuing to pursue a…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Responds to Air Force Request for Information with New American Rocket Engine Solution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that it submitted a formal response to the U.S. Air Force’s Request for Information on options for future booster propulsion and launch systems that could be used as alternatives to foreign-supplied RD-180 engines. Aerojet Rocketdyne’s written response and subsequent one-on-one…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Presents Audience With an Astronaut™ at U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sept. 30, 2014) – On Friday, Oct. 10, the global celebration of World Space Week will conclude locally when more than 250 elementary and middle school students and educators fill the seats of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) Fairchild Hall auditorium for presentations by former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D. Media…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Supports United Launch Alliance to Establish Near-Term Competitive Product Offering
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced today that they have signed a contract for a joint investment to complete technical feasibility analysis, detailed program plans, technology integration, affordable production processes and plans, mission assurance and related criteria — all leading to a…
Read MoreMeet NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao on Oct. 9 at the Discovery Center for World Space Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2014) – The Space Foundation is bringing former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., to the Discovery Center on Thursday, Oct. 9, to share his experiences as a Space Shuttle astronaut and resident of the International Space Station (ISS). The public will have two opportunities to meet Chiao for autographs and…
Read MoreSupport STEM Programs Through CFC Giving
Members of the U.S. military, federal employees and postal workers can give to the Space Foundation through your Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The campaign season runs now through January 15, 2015. To help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technology professionals, enter Space Foundation’s CFC code, 71807, on your campaign pledge card. Whether…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion to Fly on Commercial Space Transportation-100
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, congratulates the Boeing Company on being selected by NASA to once again ignite the American tradition of launching astronauts to space from U.S. soil. A Commercial Space Transportation-100 (CST-100) spacecraft teammate with Boeing since 2010, Aerojet Rocketdyne has designed and developed an…
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