The View From Here
Still the Most Amazing Industry in the World
If anything has been amplified to a painful level this year, it is the consequence of political dysfunction, and how the failures to govern by Congress, the Administration and both political parties have negatively affected the United States, both at home and abroad. No sector of society has been spared the impact of this colossal…
Advancing the Future of Space Technology
This month’s Second View is by Space Foundation Director – Research & Analysis Micah Walter-Range. Aside from unlikely scenarios, such as encountering hostile alien intelligences determined to eradicate humankind, or accidentally bringing back viruses that destroy life on Earth, there are no good reasons not to engage in space exploration (and in both of those…
Space Foundation Unveils New Discovery Center Logo
By Kevin Cook, Space Foundation Vice President – Marketing & Communications Located in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction. Part of what makes it so unique is how it continuously changes to offer something new for our daily visitors, as well as…
Dec. 6 is Deadline to Apply for Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Program
Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons enjoy numerous benefits, privileges and activities, such as special recognition during the 30th Space Symposium, to be held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., U.S.A., May 19-22, 2014. Dec. 6 is the deadline to apply online for the Space Foundation’s international Teacher Liaison program. Teacher Liaisons may be any…
Educators: Apply Now for the 2014 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2014 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 outstanding contributions to…
Space Foundation Education Outreach in Florida
“3, 2, 1 and liftoff of the Atlas V rocket, with MAVEN looking for clues about the evolution of Mars through its atmosphere!” That’s the call that came from NASA commentator George Diller after the successful launch of the new Mars mission. Space Foundation Director – Education Bryan DeBates and Space Education Specialist Elias Molen…
NORAD Tracks Santa is a Space Foundation Certified Imagination Partner
Space Foundation Certified Imagination Products are those that increase public interest in, and excitement for, space and inspire new generations to take an active interest in space. They cover the spectrum from beer maps to books about space to Santa tracking, and at this time of year the focus is on NORAD Tracks Santa. This…
How to Become a Space Foundation Certification Partner
Space technology touches and enhances practically every aspect of life on Earth. Much of what improves our lives – healthcare, communications, travel, recreation, entertainment – benefits directly from technology originally developed for or improved for space exploration. The Space Foundation Space Certification™ Program provides special recognition for the companies that produce and market these products and…
President Obama Signs National Space Transportation Policy
On Thursday Nov. 21, President Obama signed the new National Space Transportation Policy. Under the policy, NASA will continue to lead the expansion of a domestic commercial space industry for low-Earth orbit transportation, while developing a heavy lift launch capability to take humans further than they have ever explored. This was the product of an…
Committee Action Updates Report
The update from Washington, D.C., is by Space Foundation Government Affairs Associate Tommy Sanford Nov. 5: The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved S. 1681, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The legislation’s accompanying committee report, S. Rpt. 113-120, contains language that would require the Intelligence Community (IC) to review policies related…