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Right now at the Discovery Center
Today until 5:00, June 15 – “Mars, Rovers and Robots” at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr., off of Garden of the Gods Rd., west of Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs. During Summer of Discovery, each week focuses on a specific theme, culminating with a full day of special activities each Saturday, included in the…
Read MoreGenCorp Completes Acquisition of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne from United Technologies Corporation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 14, 2013) – GenCorp Inc. (NYSE: GY) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all operations of the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne business (Rocketdyne) from United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX). GenCorp will combine Rocketdyne with Aerojet-General Corporation (Aerojet), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GenCorp, and the combined businesses will operate as…
Read MoreVisit indiegogo and Support the Scott Carpenter Station Restoration Mission
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2013) – Scott Carpenter is probably best known for his ride into outer space as a Mercury astronaut, not as an aquatic adventurer. But in 1965, Carpenter broke the record of human underwater habitation by spending 30 days in SEALAB II, an experimental underwater habitat developed by the United States…
Read MoreDay Camps Are Welcome at the Space Foundation Discovery Center!
During hot summer days, the Space Foundation Discovery Center is an ideal destination for campers to enjoy educational, hands-on space and science activities. Today a colorful group visited from Eagle Lake Day Camp and spent a cool morning indoors exploring the wonders of space. The region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction, the Space…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Summer of Discovery Features "Mars, Rovers and Robots," June 11-15
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2013) – The Space Foundation is offering a full day of space and science adventure at its Discovery Center on Saturday, June 15, kicking off Father’s Day weekend with activities for all ages, part of its 10-week Summer of Discovery. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and…
Read MoreToday at the Discovery Center!
“Mars, Rovers and Robots” opened today at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs and welcomed a group from Springs of Life Children’s Center and other guests. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction, and is located off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425…
Read MoreFun With Squid!
Squid dissection, ROVs, Science On a Sphere® demonstrations and a multi rotor quadcopter were highlights of the Space Foundation’s first Summer of Discovery Saturday on June 8, featuring “Oceans of the Universe.” The public is invited to visit the Space Foundation Discovery Center this summer for 10 weeks of educational space activities appropriate for all…
Read MoreSaturday is World Oceans Day at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
The public is invited to visit the new Space Foundation Discovery Center this summer for 10 weeks of educational space activities appropriate for all ages. Each week will focus on a specific theme, culminating with a full day of special activities each Saturday, included in the price of the Saturday admission. This week’s theme is…
Read MoreMeet Sara Summers at the Discovery Center June 7
Sara Summers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) meteorologist and European manager for Science On a Sphere®, will give four presentations at the Space Foundation Discovery Center on Friday, June 7, part of the Space Foundation’s week-long Summer of Discovery theme “Oceans of the Universe.” Summers’ presentations will be offered at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon,…
Read MoreVisit the Space Foundation Discovery Center!
Learn about Oceans of the Universe this week at the Space Foundation’s new Discovery Center, the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, with interactive and self-guided exhibits for all ages. Located off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, Space Foundation Discovery Center hours this summer are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00…
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