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“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…

NASA astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Sally K. Ride, Ph.D., both of whom died in 2012, were honored April 10 at the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award luncheon, co-sponsored by The Boeing Company. This is the first time the award has been presented posthumously. The General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement…

Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), set the stage for the 29th National Space Symposium with remarks Tuesday morning. He highlighted potential hurdles in a budget-constraint environment and offered a way ahead. “There are people who believe that the status quo is adequate,” he said. “I certainly don’t know what intelligence they’re…

The final Tuesday morning session of the 29th National Space Symposium, Pioneering Leadership and Economic Competitiveness, keyed off recent reports making recommendations for the future of NASA and the U.S. civil space program: the Space Foundation’s PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space and the National Research Council (NRC)’s NASA’s Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus.…

Concentrating on the valuable role satellites play in disaster communications, the Space and Satcom – Redefining Disaster Management panel on April 9 was moderated by Susan J. Irwin, president, Euroconsult USA Inc. (pictured, left) and comprised: MAJ Linda Bozada, USA, chief, Theater SATCOM plans & programs, United States Pacific Command William (Bill) G. Connelly, vice president and general manager, ViaSat…

Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein, USAF, director of air, space and cyberspace operations for Air Force Space Command, addressed a packed room of both military and civilian attendees at the Space Warfighters Luncheon, April 9, during the 29th National Space Symposium. The luncheon was sponsored by AGI. AGI Chief Executive Officer Paul Graziani gave the welcome remarks and AGI Vice…

The Space Symposium Corporate Partnership Dinner recognizes the Space Foundation’s many Corporate Members and thanks them for their support and participation. The 2013 event was co-sponsored by Raytheon, emceed by Space Foundation Vice Chairman Lon Levin (pictured, left) and hosted by Bill Hart, vice president, Raytheon Space Systems. The dinner featured recognition of Sarah Volz, a…

The Delivering Improved Space Capabilities and Effects for the Warfighter panel at the Space Symposium panel on April 9 was moderated by Gen. Howell Estes, III, USAF, Ret., president, Howell Estes & Associates, Inc., (pictured, left) and comprised Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF, Ret., president, The Deptula Group, and ADM Mark P. Fitzgerald, USN, Ret., president, Aragosto Global,…

The Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium offered panel discussions, networking and programs specifically for young space professionals, age 35 and younger. One of the New Generation panels addressed the topic, A Fresh Take on Old Concepts: Reusable Launch Vehicles, Smallsats and Satellite Servicing. Panelists included: Sean Mahoney, chief operating officer, Masten Space Systems Andrew…

Clayton Mowry, president, Arianespace, Inc., gave a brief overview of the launch business on April 9 at the 29th National Space Symposium. Mowry said that Arianespace has had 100 percent mission success over the last 10 years and now handles “almost half” of all satellites launched today.” Saying that,”these are exciting times for us in the…