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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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreSpace 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…
Read MoreThe Message is the Mission
This Second View is by Space Foundation Vice President – Washington Operations Brendan W. Curry. On May 15, 2013, the most recent International Space Station (ISS) crew safely returned home. The men who returned are American Tom Marshburn, Russian Roman Romanenko and Canadian Chris Hadfield. Hadfield has the distinction of being the first commander of the ISS…
Read MoreHawaiian 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…
Read MoreTeachers: 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…
Read MoreAribio's Space Bio Skin Care Products Now Certified Space Technology™
Space Foundation Space Certification™ Partner Regentech/Aribio’s new line of skin care products, marketed under the Epfora brand has been authorized to carry the Certified Space Technology seal. Using the Space Technology Hall of Fame® inducted technology – Rotating Wall Bio-Reactor and modified Intrifuge CellXpansion – Regenetech/Aribio produce and harvests proprietary biomolecules and blends them with…
Read MoreRead the Space Foundation's Fiscal Year 2014 NOAA Budget Report
The Space Foundation has produced a report, providing overviews and comparisons of the Fiscal Year 2014 budgets. The report includes an overview of space-based and space-related programs requested in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY 2014 budget in comparison with NOAA’s FY 2013 budget request, and the FY 2014 Commerce, Justice and Science…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Hearing Report – "Exoplanet Discoveries: Have We Found Other Earths?"
The House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Space and Subcommittee on Research held a joint hearing on May 9, “Exoplanet Discoveries: Have We Found Other Earths?” Members of Congress in Attendance: Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), chairman, full committee Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), chair, space subcommittee Congressman Larry Buschon (R-IN), chair, research subcommittee Congressman Dana…
Read MoreSubcommittee 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)…
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