Space Foundation News
Meet 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,…
Visit 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…
Space Foundation Summer of Discovery Features "Oceans of the Universe," June 4-8
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 31, 2013) – 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 SI CEO Bill Graham Announces Retirement
CHANTILLY, Va. (May 31, 2013) – The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) today announced that Mac Curtis has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2013. He succeeds Bill Graham, who has been President and CEO since 2003 and will serve as Vice Chairman of the Company going forward. “Bill spent…
Space Watch: June 2013 (Volume: 12, Issue: 6)
The View From Here Never Lose Infinite Hope Second View The Message is the Mission Don’t Let Them Hijack Our Dreams Top News Space Foundation Signs Memorandum of Understanding with DLR Space Foundation Discovery Center Debuts Groups Find Adventure at Space Foundation Discovery Center Summer of Discovery Launches Space Science and Education Attraction Education Kindergarten…
Never Lose Infinite Hope
It’s a well known-mantra of strategic planners, “hope is not a strategy.” I think anyone responsible for making a payroll, keeping the factory doors open, or accountable for achieving a mission, knows this. No matter what your hopes are, it is your intentions, plans and actions that determine the outcomes. That having been said, I…
Hawaiian Students Will Benefit from Teacher’s Scholarship
A math and science teacher at Kanu o ka ‘Aina New Century Charter School in Waimea, Hawai’i, will use his Space Foundation scholarship to help his students understand weather patterns. Robert A. Zellner has been named the recipient of the 2013 Space Foundation Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship and will use the scholarship to travel to…
Teachers: Register Now for Space Across the Curriculum This Summer
Teachers face many challenges in developing lesson plans that engage students, meet standards, support classroom, school, district, state and national objectives and are fun and rewarding to deliver. The Space Foundation offers support by providing professional development to educators and pre-service teachers with programs that meet education standards by integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Space Foundation Index Performance First Quarter 2013
Markets grew steadily in the first quarter of 2013. The Space Foundation Services Index led the way with 8.86 percent growth, followed by the Space Foundation Index and the Space Foundation Infrastructure Index (up 6.28 percent and 3.83 percent respectively), as can be seen in Exhibit 1 below. The S&P 500 Index outperformed all other…
Subcommittee on Space Hearing Report "Next Steps in Human Exploration to Mars and Beyond"
The House Science, Space, & Technology Subcommittee on Space held a hearing on May 21, “Next Steps in Human Exploration to Mars and Beyond.” Members in attendance included: Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), chair, Space Subcommittee Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), chairman, Full Committee Congressman Ralph Hall (R-TX) Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) Congressman Morris “Mo” Brooks (R-AL)…