Stats, Facts and Papers
Space Foundation Holds Capitol Hill Briefing on The Space Report 2013
On May 1, the Space Foundation conducted a briefing on Capitol Hill for almost 50 government officials and congressional staffers to discuss the findings published in The Space Report 2013: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. The Space Report, published annually by the Space Foundation, contains worldwide space facts and figures and is illustrated with photographs,…
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…
Read 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…
Space 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…
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)…
Eisenhart Joins Space Generation Advisory Council Board of Advisors
Space Foundation Senior Vice President – Strategic & International Affairs Steve Eisenhart has been selected to join the Board of Advisors of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) for a two year term, effective immediately. About SGACBased in Vienna, Austria, SGAC is a non-governmental organization representing students and young space professionals in the space sector…
Senator Bennet Brings Aerospace Bus Tour to Space Foundation
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) brought more than 50 aerospace executives, university and K-12 officials and government leaders to the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs on Thursday, May 30, for a tour and presentations on Colorado’s space economy, with a particular focus on its military roots. The stop was part of a day-long “Front Range Aerospace…
Thuraya Joins the Space Data Association
DUBAI and the Isle of Man (May 27, 2013) – The Space Data Association (SDA) which has been established by commercial satellite operators to improve the safety and efficiency of space operations, today announced that Thuraya Telecommunications, the leading Mobile Satellite Services operator will join the organization as a Member. The SDA is a non-profit…
Maritime Broadband offer from Thuraya MarineComms Answers Industry's Cost or Quality Dilemma
Dubai, UAE (May 23, 2013) – Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services operator has unveiled a new Maritime Broadband (MBB) service offering, enabling ship owners and managers to enjoy high quality maritime broadband communications at practical prices. Teaming Thuraya’s proven and reliable hardware solutions with a range of pricing options, MBB has been…
Teachers: Register Now to Attend Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum This Summer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 20, 2013) – 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…