Space Foundation News
Space Foundation Offers Its First New Generation Webinar
The Space Foundation held its first webinar on June 28 targeted at New Generation participants. The program was part of the Space Foundation’s New Generation Initiatives, which provide a forum for young space professionals to learn about the business and advance their careers through mentoring, networking and professional growth opportunities. There were more than 30…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Welcomes Paul K. Meyer As Senior Vice President
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 8, 2013) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, today announced that Paul Meyer will join the company as senior vice president, Advanced Programs & Business Development. This newly-created organization encompasses Advanced Programs, Advanced Technology and Business Development for all of Aerojet Rocketdyne. In his role, Meyer will serve as a…
"Red, White and Blue" at the Discovery Center
It was “Red, White and Blue” week at the Space Foundation Discovery Center this past week and highlights included the grand opening of a new visiting exhibit from NASA and presentations from several former NASA astronauts. On Tuesday, July 2, Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham kicked off the week with a presentation at the Discovery…
Festivities Mark Opening of New NASA Shuttle Exhibit
Today the Space Foundation celebrated the opening of NASA’s first major visiting exhibit to its Discovery Center. The exhibit is called “Space Shuttle: Conquering Low Earth Orbit,” and includes videos, displays and touchable hardware, plus a 13-foot tall, 1:15 scale Space Shuttle full stack model. Located at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, the Space Foundation Discovery Center…
ASU, Aerojet Rocketdyne Embark on Endeavors to Redefine Corporate-University Collaboration
TEMPE, Ariz. (July 1, 2013) – Long-term collaborations spanning a range of research and education efforts, engineering projects, workforce development and philanthropic activities are among goals set forth in an agreement between Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of GenCorp, and Arizona State University to take effect July 1. The agreement seeks to establish working relationships partnering…
"Blue Planet, Green Living" at the Discovery Center
Today’s theme at the Space Foundation Discovery Center is “Blue Planet, Green Living,” giving visitors the opportunity to try out a Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf electric car, provided by Drive SunShine Institute (DSI), a Summer of Discovery event co-sponsor. The first 100 visitors received a free turn on the Boulder Bike Blender™ getting a…
First NASA Visiting Exhibit Opens for "Red, White and Blue" Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 28, 2013) – The Space Foundation is bringing NASA’s first major visiting exhibit to its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The exhibit is called “Space Shuttle: Conquering Low Earth Orbit,” and opens on July 5 with videos, displays and touchable hardware, plus a 13-foot tall, 1:15 scale Space Shuttle full…
Space Watch: July 2013 (Volume: 12, Issue: 7)
The View From Here Doing the Hard Things Second View Divided By a Common Language Dr. Leroy Chiao’s Take on America’s Future in Space Top News Chuck Zimkas Retires Join the Scott Carpenter Station Mission Discovery Center Adds Apollo Moon Rock Exhibit Summer of Discovery an Unqualified Success In the Community Space Foundation Supports Colorado…
Doing the Hard Things
The following “View from Here” article originally appeared in Space Watch in June 2011. On May 18, (2011) I had the privilege of testifying before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation as a third-party, unbiased expert on the Contributions of Space to National Imperatives. I was joined by Frank Slazer, vice…
Dr. Leroy Chiao's Take on America's Future in Space
In June, Discovery.com featured an interview with the Space Foundation’s Special Advisor – Human Spaceflight Dr. Leroy Chiao, a former NASA astronaut who spent more than six months living on the International Space Station. In the interview Chiao commented on the future role of the United States in space exploration: I think we’ve taken space…