Report from Washington, D.C.
House Passes FY 2015 NDAA While Senate Armed Services Committee Marks Up Its Version
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 325-98. The bill provides policy guidance to the Department of Defense on strategic areas such as space and missile defense. The bill also authorizes funding to be appropriated for specific defense space programs. On…
28 Countries Represented at 30th Space Symposium
The annual Space Symposium has become a truly international affair, with 28 countries represented this year. The 30th Space Symposium brought together top government and space leaders from around the world for four days of discussion, networking and meetings, May 19-22, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. See more about the program at www.spacesymposium.org.…
Four Teachers from India Attend Symposium Activities
The Space Foundation welcomed 68 Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons to the 30th Space Symposium, May 19-22. Among our new flight of 2014 Teacher Liaisons meeting for the first time at the Symposium, were four outstanding educators from the Maharashtra region of India. Megha Gupta, Monika Mishra and Nalini Sengupta, all from Vidya Valley School in…
Space Foundation to Participate in UNCOPUOS
The Space Foundation will participate as a Private Sector Advisor to the United States Delegation for the 57th Meeting of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS). The meeting will be conducting at UN City Vienna from June 11-20, and the provisional agenda includes reports from the Scientific and…
30th Space Symposium Provides Forum for UGART III
The third meeting of the U.S.-German Aerospace Roundtable (UGART) was held in conjunction with the 30th Space Symposium on May 22 at The Broadmoor in Colordo Springs. The Space Foundation and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) established the UGART in April 2013 as an informal, non-political discussion forum based on the belief that international cooperation…
Bill Nye Makes Guest Appearance at New Generation SpaceSLAM
New Generation participants enjoyed a new networking opportunity at the Space Symposium this year. The new SpaceSLAM competition brought together space enthusiasts and professionals in front of a live audience for applause, bragging rights and prizes, plus the opportunity to meet featured guest Bill Nye. SpaceSLAM is part of the Space Foundation’s New Generation Initiatives…
Space Symposium New Generation Space Leaders Program Featured Impressive Roster of Mentors
The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger. Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events brought young professionals together with senior leaders in an informal environment. Mentors…
SGAC Fusion Forum 2014 Leads into Space Symposium
Each year, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) holds its international Space Generation Fusion Forum in conjunction with the Space Symposium. This year, Fusion Forum was held May 18 and 19 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Fusion Forum’s interactive panel discussions, moderated by international space sector leaders, cover the perspectives of tomorrow’s space leaders…
EaglePicher Technologies Celebrates 2 Billion Cell Hours in Space
During the 30th Space Symposium, Space Foundation Patron Member EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, announced the achievement of 2 billion cell hours in space. The annoucement was made during the Space Technology Hall of Fame Reception on May 22, which was co-sponsored by EaglePicher Technologies. About EaglePicher TechnologiesEaglePicher Technologies is an industry leader in integrated power solutions.…
Space Symposium's Corporate Partnership Dinner Features The Honorable Eric Fanning
This year’s Corporate Partnership Dinner featured speaker The Honorable Eric Fanning, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, USAF. The dinner is a key event at the annual Space Symposium, and recognizes the organizations that support Space Foundation education, research, analysis, policy and space awareness programs. The dinner was co-sponsored by Raytheon, with corporate host…