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Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Lt. Gen. John E. Hyten, USAF, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Space and Defense Policy (DoD) Frank A. Rose addressed the 29th National Space Symposium April 11 in a panel on space entitled, Region Focus – Space in the Asia Pacific. Moderated by Space Foundation Senior Vice President -…

Both education programs and programs desiged to aid young space professionals in advancing their careers are an important part of the Space Symposium. Space Career Day, held on April 11, combined the two objectives in one event. With almost 100 participants, including students from Space Grant Universities in four states and transitioning military, the full-day…

The Space Foundation honored two 2013 Space Technology Hall of Fame® inductees at the 29th National Space Symposium with three special events: The Space Technology Hall of Fame Private Induction Ceremony, co-sponsored by Intelsat (pictured, left) The Space Technology Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception, co-sponsored by Inmarsat The Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner, co-sponsored by SpaceX The…

The Teacher Liaison Workshop, which is an annual feature of the Space Symposium, took a different twist this year when attending Teacher Liaisons traveled to the Space Foundation’s world headquarters in Colorado Springs for their educational sessions. Seventy-five teachers from 13 states participated in the program, which included: Breakfast and photos with NASA Astronauts Dr. Leroy Chiao,…

The Space Symposium’s Coalition Contributions panel provided background on international contributions taking place in the public and private sectors. The panel was moderated by Gen. Lance W. Lord, USAF, Ret., and comprised: Brig. Gen. Christian Badia, head of division, strategic defence planning & concepts, German Federal Ministry of Defence Samer Halawi, chief executive office, Thuraya…

The Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium brought together senior state officials from across the United States. In addition to speaking at and participating in the Space Symposium, they also gathered to attend a meeting of the Aerospace States Association. Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell spoke at the Space Symposium and emphasized the important role of…

The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger, part of the Space Foundation’s New Generation Initiatives. Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events bring young professionals together…

A topic of interest at the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium was the panel discussion Long Term Sustainability of Space – Practices for the Future. The panel covered talking points on affordability and policy reform in commercial and government space industry. The partnership between the government and private entities was said to be key for long term…

“The bottom line result of the Fusion Forum is that today’s space leaders can retire … with confidence that you are leaving the space industry in good hands.” That was the assessment of Fusion Forum Manager Stephen Ringler when making his report on the outcome of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) Fusion Forum, which…

The Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium provides opportunity for private meetings and discussions beyond the regular agenda presentations, meals and receptions. These invitation-only events perform a number of opportunities: top-level decision-makers can meet for private discussion of current space issues; outside organizations can take advantage of the venue and the audience for adjunct meetings; and…