Space Foundation News
Aug. 31 is Deadline to Submit for 2014 Space Technology Hall of Fame Induction
Aug. 31 is the deadline to submit a nomination for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2014. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Nomination information, including a downloadable nomination form, is available here. Anyone can submit a nomination…
Aug. 10 is Summer of Discovery Final Day; Discovery Center Will Close for Expansion and Reopen Sept. 3
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 8, 2013) – The Space Foundation’s 10-week Summer of Discovery will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 10, with one final day celebrating “A Taste of Space Technology.” The Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and will close temporarily for expansion and construction, reopening after…
What's Happening Friday, Aug. 9, at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction. Don’t miss the final two days to visit the Discovery Center this summer, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10. Located at 4425 Arrowswest Dr., the Discovery Center is just off of Garden of the Gods Rd., west of…
Thursday at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
Don’t miss the final days of the Space Foundation’s Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs through Aug. 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology.” The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Supports Launch of Wideband Global SATCOM Spacecraft for U.S. Military
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2013) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its propulsion systems played a major role in successfully placing the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-6) spacecraft into orbit for the U.S. military. The mission was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida aboard a United Launch…
Today at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
Don’t miss the final week of the Space Foundation’s 10-week Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs Aug. 6 – 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology” and find out how space has become an important part of our everyday lives. The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space,…
Wednesday at the Discovery Center
This is the final week of the Space Foundation’s 10-week Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs through Aug. 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology” and find out how space has become an important part of our everyday lives. The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science…
Today at the Discovery Center!
Free admission to anyone born in Colorado, today only at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. And meet the Stormtroopers and your other favorite Star Wars characters (courtesy of the 501st Legion). Saturday, Aug. 3, “Colorado Days” Family Activities at the Discovery Center Free tote bag for first 150 children on Saturday Free…
Experience the Final Week of Summer of Discovery; "A Taste of Space Technology" Aug. 6 – 10
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2013) – Don’t miss the Space Foundation’s grand finale week of its 10-week Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs Aug. 6 – 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology” and find out how space has become an important part of our everyday lives. The Space…
Gen. Shelton Tours Space Foundation Discovery Center
Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., toured the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs today and learned what the Space Foundation is doing to support STEM education. The visit included a demonstration of Science On a Sphere® (SOS), in the Discovery Center’s Northrop Grumman Science…