Space Foundation Press Releases
Thomas Vice is New Space Foundation Board Member
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 27, 2013) – The board of directors of the Space Foundation welcomes one new board member, and recognizes one board member retirement. New to the board is: Thomas E. Vice, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (pictured right) Retiring from the board is: David L. Taylor, president and…
Support Public Television and Meet Author P.J. O'Rourke at the 29th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 26, 2013) – Rocky Mountain PBS and the Space Foundation invite the public to meet author and humorist P.J. O’Rourke at an exclusive fundraiser during the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium. The event will be held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., and includes a special live taping…
Inspiration Mars Panel Slated for 29th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 21, 2013) – Panel discussions at the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium provide insight into the global space community’s latest hot topics. On Thursday, April 11, the Space Foundation will bring together the principals of the Inspiration Mars Foundation for a featured panel discussion with: Dennis Tito, chairman, Inspiration Mars…
One Last Chance to Save!
The Space Foundation has extended the deadline for its Early Bird rate for the 29th National Space Symposium until Friday, March 22. The effects of sequestration have made it difficult for some of our regular attendees to make travel plans, so we extended the deadline for another week. Register now and save up to $200…
ISU will Host the First “Galaxy Forum Europe 2013” on April 5, 2013
STRASBOURG, France (March 19, 2013) – The International Space University (ISU) and The International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) organize the first “Galaxy Forum Europe 2013”. This free, one-day, program exclusively for teachers and journalists will be devoted to Galaxy Astronomy and 21st Century Education in Europe. This event will be hosted by the International Space University…
Congressman Meehan is Cyber 1.3 Featured Speaker
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 19, 2013) – Now more than ever, cyber professionals need to meet and discuss crucial issues affecting the global cyber domain. The Honorable Patrick Meehan (R-PA), who serves as the subcommittee chairman of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies for the House Committee on Homeland Security, will be a featured…
Aerojet Leads Investment in Unified Nexsys
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 18, 2013) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its investment in Carlsbad-based company Unified Nexsys, Inc. closes the Series A funding round for the software startup. Unified Nexsys manufactures software and hardware technologies that discover, configure and connect devices securely to Wide Area Network clients over any Internet…
NASA Astronaut to Share Space Stories with the Public at Space Foundation Visitors Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 18, 2013) – The public is invited to meet former NASA astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao, and hear his experiences on board the International Space Station. The Space Foundation is presenting this Audience with an Astronaut experience at its world headquarters Visitors Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, April…
Last Day to Take Advantage of Early Bird Savings!
March 15 is the last day to save on standard industry registration for the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium, to be held April 8-11 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Save up to $200 now at www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org/register. The Space Foundation has adjusted its rate for active duty military and government personnel who register for the…
Space Fun for Colorado Springs Families
Families who live in the Colorado Springs area, and who share an interest in space, can take advantage of some local opportunities to learn more about the history of human spaceflight. The Space Foundation will offer free a rocketry activity for children of all ages at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Space Saturday on March…