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Capitol Hill Events Explore ISS Research and Deep Space Exploration
During July, the Space Foundation hosted two briefings to update congressional staff on NASA programs for human deep space exploration. The briefings included a panel of NASA’s industry partners working on the Space Launch System (SLS) and the Orion crew spacecraft. Panelists provided an overview of the programs, including progress that has been made and plans…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Hosts Luncheon for U.S.-Republic of Korea Meeting
On July 1, the U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea held their first bilateral meeting on space cooperation in Washington, D.C. The discussions included high-level government officials from both the U.S. and Republic of Korea governments. Following the meeting, the Space Foundation hosted a networking reception and luncheon for participants, as well…
Read MoreChildren in Rwanda Enjoy Space Foundation Donation
Attendees of the Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium look forward to collecting the giveaway items in the Symposium’s vast exhibit center. Some of the exhibitor trinkets are useful, some just fun and others remain forgotten in the bottom of suitcases after the trip home from the Symposium. After this year’s 30th Space Symposium, the Space…
Read MoreAug. 22 is the Deadline to Submit a Nomination for the Space Technology Hall of Fame®
The Space Foundation established the Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 1988 to increase public awareness of the benefits that result from space exploration programs and to encourage further innovation. There is still time to submit a nomination for induction in 2015. There is no cost to nominate, and the benefits of this prestigious international…
Read MoreFind Global Space Facts in The Space Report 2014
The Space Foundation’s flagship publication The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is often cited as a source in news reports about the global space industry. One example is a recent Wall Street Journal article about foreign satellite launches in India. The Space Report is published annually by the Space Foundation, which…
Read MoreAnousheh Ansari Portrait Unveiled at the Discovery Center
In 2006, Anousheh Ansari captured headlines as the first female private space explorer, the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent. This week, Ansari visited the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to unveil her portrait on display in the gallery, and to sign autographs for the public.…
Read MoreSummer of Discovery Will Conclude with “A Taste of Space Technology”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 31, 2014) — The final two weeks of Summer of Discovery at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is dedicated to space technology and how it improves our lives. Learn the connection between space and beer. Find out how farmers use satellites to plant crops. See examples of certified space…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Supports Launch of AFSPC-4 Mission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 29, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, supported yesterday’s successful launch of two Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites into orbit to help detect and track space objects as part of the Air Force Space Command-4 (AFSPC-4) mission. The mission, which also carried an Automated Navigation and Guidance…
Read More"Rocketry" Continues Through Aug. 2 at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is featuring “Rocketry,” for its Summer of Discovery program July 22-26 and July 29-Aug. 2. “Rocketry” activities: Free surprise for the first 25 paid children admitted daily (age 4-17, includes Discovery Passport holders) Rocketry-themed crafts “Astronaut-Me” Photo Booth – get a personalized photo of yourself in a Space…
Read MoreNanoRacks to Team with SSL for Potential Contract Awards Under the U.S. Air Force Hosted Payload Solutions Program (HoPs)
Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2014) – The United States Air Force has awarded a five year IDIQ contract opportunity to SSL under the Hosted Payload Solutions Program (HoPs) in order to facilitate the placement of payloads designed for Geostationary (GEO) and Low-Earth (LEO) orbit. NanoRacks is pleased to be one of the SSL LEO team…
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