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Aerojet Employees Make 2012 a Year of Giving
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its employees across the country rallied to provide assistance following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy last October. Aided with a dollar-for-dollar match by the GenCorp Foundation, Aerojet contributions to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army for Hurricane Sandy…
Space Watch: January 2013 (Volume: 12, Issue: 1)
The View From Here The View From Here: Realigning the Stars Second View A Message to Start the Year: Relationships are Secret to Success Space Symposium Just a Few More Days to Save $500 with Super Early Bird Registration Warfighters Luncheon to Feature 14th Air Force, JFCC for Space Commander National Space Symposium Website Offers…
The View From Here: Realigning the Stars
Happy New Year — unless you observe the Chinese or Gregorian calendars — and welcome to 2013, a year in which we can expect to see a continued realigning of the stars where space programs, policies and organizations are concerned. While 2012 was a year of mixed results in our industry, it certainly ended with…
A Message to Start the Year: Relationships are Secret to Success
This month’s Second View “thank you note” is by Space Foundation Senior Vice President – Strategic Partnerships Elizabeth Wagner and Space Foundation Director – Space Awareness Programs Kevin Cook. Once again we are fortunate to witness the promise of a new year. And once again a lot is said, and unsaid, about resolutions to improve our…
Ariane 5 Model Added to El Pomar Space Gallery
A 1/20th scale model of the heavy-lift Ariane 5 has been added to the rocket display at the El Pomar Space Gallery in the Space Foundation Visitors Center. Operated by Arianespace from the Guiana Space Center, the Ariane 5 has launched satellites for every major U.S. operator and manufacturer including more than half the commercial satellites…
Public Invited to Two Space Foundation Presentations at Pioneers Museum
During January, the Space Foundation will give two presentations at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Jan. 12 Panel Features Three Astronauts Space Foundation Vice President – Marketing and Communications Janet Stevens (pictured right) will moderate a panel of astronauts on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 2:00 p.m. The presentation is part of the Pioneers Museum’s To…
FireWatch is Now Certified Space Technology
FireWatch America is now a Space Certification Program Partner and has been authorized to carry the Certified Space TechnologyTM seal. Earlier this year, FireWatch was inducted into prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame®, representing the first truly non-U.S. technology to be inducted. About FireWatchFireWatch America is the exclusive partner for the FireWatch system in the United States and…
Read/See Media Coverage of Space Foundation PIONEERING Report
The Space Foundation’s release of PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space last month was covered by a broad range of media. The see a sampling of articles and news clips, click here. Held at the Senate Russell Building, the briefing was attended by 60 industry and government representative and reporters, including representative of multiple nations. The event featured…
NDAA Paves Way for U.S. Space Competitiveness
The FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes language that significantly modernizes space-related provisions within the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) law, was signed into law on Jan. 3, paving the way for the United States to become more competitive in the global space arena. The Space Foundation has advocated for such…
Pulham to Discuss PIONEERING Report on The Space Show
Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham will be featured on the radio program The Space Show®, hosted by Dr. David Livingston, where he will discuss the Space Foundation’s recently released report, PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space. The broadcast can be heard live Friday, Jan. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon MST, at www.thespaceshow.com/live.htm. To ask…