Report from Washington, D.C.
Space Foundation Hosts Air Force Space "Lunch & Learn"
In June, the Space Foundation Washington, D.C. office, in coordination with USAF Legislative Affairs and the Air Force Association, hosted a “lunch and learn” session focused on USAF space programs for congressional staffers on Capitol Hill. Nearly 60 staffers participated and speakers included: Gil Klinger, deputy assistant secretary of defense for space and intelligence, Office of…
House Space Subcommittee Update
The House Space Subcommittee introduced draft legislation to reauthorize programs at NASA for two years, including a topline budget of more than $16.8 billion dollars for NASA. The draft legislation comes after the Subcommittee held several hearings this year to gather information that would be used to help inform their bill, including testimony by Space…
FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act Status
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act on June 14. The bill provides policy guidance to the Department of Defense (DoD), and authorizes funds to be appropriated for various defense programs, including space. The bill would fully authorize funds for major military space programs outlined in…
Three Interns Join the Space Foundation for the Summer
This summer, the Space Foundation is pleased to welcome three interns who will provide valuable assistance to team members at both our World Headquarters and our Washington, D.C., office. Carolyn Belle (pictured, top right) joins us for a 10-week summer internship in the D.C. office. She will be conducting research for the Space Foundation’s research…
Space Foundation Participates in 56th Session of UNCOPUOS
The Space Foundation participated in the 56th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS), held from June 12-21 at the UN City in Vienna. Senior Vice President – Strategic and International Affairs Steve Eisenhart was a private sector advisor on the United States Delegation. While at the meeting,…
Come to the Discovery Center This Saturday, June 29
Saturday’s theme at the Space Foundation Discovery Center is “Blue Plant, Green Living.” Test drive a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf electric car, provided by Drive SunShine Institute (DSI), a Summer of Discovery event co-sponsor. You can also peddle your way to a healthy snack on a special stationary Boulder Bike Blender™. Burn calories while…
Space Foundation President Chuck Zimkas to Retire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 26, 2013) – After a distinguished 27-year career with the Space Foundation, Charles P. “Chuck” Zimkas, Jr., President, will retire July 1. Zimkas has been president since 2012. He has played a key role in the continued success of the annual Space Symposium, and, in recent years, in the relocation of…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Sacramento Facility Receives Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 26, 2013) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its Sacramento facility is a 2013 recipient of the Defense Security Service’s (DSS) James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award. The Cogswell Award, established in 1966, is named in honor of the late U.S. Air Force Col. James…
Space Foundation Discovery Center Features "Blue Planet, Green Living"
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 24, 2013) – On Saturday, June 29, come to the Discovery Center and test drive a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf electric car for the Space Foundation Summer of Discovery event “Blue Plant, Green Living.” In recognition of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, visitors will be invited to do the Space…
NASA Thruster Achieves World-Record 5+ Years of Operation
CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 24, 2013) – A NASA advanced ion propulsion engine has successfully operated for more than 48,000 hours, or 5 and a half years, making it the longest test duration of any type of space propulsion system demonstration project ever. The thruster was developed under NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) Project at NASA’s Glenn…