International Affairs
Editorial Calls for U.S./China Space Collaboration
“It is clear the United States’ international partners see the benefits of working with the Chinese on the space station; it is time for the United States to provide the leadership to make it a reality.” That is the concluding statement in an editorial on NBCNews.com authored by George W.S. Abbey, the Baker Botts senior fellow…
GMV USA to Provide Engineering Analysis Archiving and Trending System to Next-Generation GOES-R Series Weather Satellites
ROCKVILLE, MD (Dec. 4, 2012) – GMV USA (www.usa.gmv.com), has been contracted by Harris Corporation to provide its flight proven software product for the ground system of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series, also known as GOES-R. GOES-R is the next generation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) geostationary weather satellites, scheduled to launch…
Shereen Hanafi Heads up Corporate Communications at Thuraya
DUBAI (Dec. 4, 2012) – Thuraya announced today that Shereen Hanafi has been appointed Director of Communications at Thuraya. In the newly created role, she reports to T. Sanford Jewett, Vice President of Marketing at Thuraya. She is responsible for the Company’s global communications strategy including media relations and corporate communications. Shereen brings nearly 15…
Space Foundation Recommends NASA Adopt Pioneering Purpose
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 4, 2012) – In a report released today, the Space Foundation made a number of recommendations for strengthening the focus, oversight and funding of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and strengthening the U.S. civil space program. Among the major changes recommended in PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space, which was…
PIONEERING Report Announcement Held in Washington, D.C.
The Space Foundation released its PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space report at a briefing event in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. 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 opening remarks by Space Foundation Vice President -…
Sigourney Weaver will Headline Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2012) – Actor Sigourney Weaver will be the featured speaker at the Space Technology Hall of Fame® dinner on April 11, 2013, at the 29th National Space Symposium, to be held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Presented annually by the Space Foundation, the Space Technology Hall of…
Space Foundation a Hit at Festival of Lights Parade
The Space Foundation’s inaugural float in the Dec. 1 Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade was a big hit with the holiday crowd – estimated to be more than 50,000 people – and was named winner of the “Rudolph Award, Best Lighting on a Float” by parade organizers. The float design gave a unique twist to…
Jan. 18 is Deadline to Enter Space Foundation International Student Art Contest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 29, 2012) – Teachers, inspire your students’ imaginations with the wonders of space travel while giving them the opportunity to be part of the Space Foundation International Student Art Contest. This annual contest is open to students from around the world in PreK-12th grade (or the equivalent outside the U.S.). The…
Space Foundation Lowers Active Military/Government Rate for 29th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 27, 2012) – The Space Foundation has adjusted its rate for active duty military and government personnel who register for the 29th National Space Symposium, lowering the cost to 2010 pricing. The government/military rate for the four-day Symposium is now $790. “We reduced the rate for active duty military and government…
Apply by Dec. 14 to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2013 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This will be the 10th year of this prestigious, nationally recognized program that provides an honored few educators numerous benefits and privileges, helps strengthen their teaching skills, builds resumes and influences education at a national level. Applications will be accepted until…