Space Foundation News
Satellite Providers Discuss Issues, Needs
The satellite industry has become such an important part of the space industry and there are so many companies involved that the 28th National Space Symposium fielded two panels on Wednesday morning, April 18, to discuss issues and opportunities. The Satellite Operators and Manufacturers Part 2 panel took up where the Part I panel left off. Key points included: Andrew Sukawaty,…
Moorman Accepts Hill Award
The Space Foundation’s most prestigious award, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award was presented to Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., USAF, Ret., former vice chief of staff of the USAF, former head of Air Force Space Command and former chief of staff of the National Reconnaissance Office, at a special luncheon co-sponsored…
Space Can Solve Energy Issues
Energy from space is an interesting concept that was explored during a concurrent panel on Wednesday afternoon, April 18, at the 28th National Space Symposium. The Energy and Engineering from Space: Powering the Grid and Markets of the Future panel looked at how space and energy can intersect for a better world. Key panelist points included:…
Personal Spaceflight Conversation Addresses Risk, Opportunities
The Personal Spaceflight panel, one of the concurrent sessions held on April 18 at the 28th National Space Symposium, industry entrepreneurs and government leaders discussed this growing business. The panel was moderated by Dr. Leroy Chiao, special advisor – human spaceflight, Space Foundation. Key points included: Dr. George C. Nield, associate administrator for commercial space transportation, Federal…
Hosted Payloads Group Considers Hitching a Ride
The Hitching a Ride – All About Hosted Payloads Panel at the 28th National Space Symposium, moderated by Gen. Lance Lord, USAF, Ret., chief executive officer, L2 Aerospace, and co-sponsored by the Hosted Payload Alliance. The panel explored how to make hosted payloads a critical element in the access-to-space strategy. Key points from each panelist include:…
EO Panel Looks at Environment, Economy, Security Link
One of the first two of four concurrent sessions held Wednesday afternoon, April 18, at the 28th National Space Symposium was Earth Observations: Linking Environmental, Economic and National Security, moderated by Nancy S.A. Colleton, president, IGES, and executive director, Alliance for Earth Observations. Key comments from panelists included: Dr. Thomas J. Bogdan, president, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR): Although…
Telespazio VEGA UK to Distribute Thuraya Solutions Globally
Abu Dhabi (April 18, 2012) – To further meet the requirements of global vertical markets, Thuraya, the leading international mobile satellite services operator has recently signed a Service Partner agreement with Telespazio VEGA United Kingdom, a subsidiary of Telespazio SpA, a Finmeccanica/Thales company. Through this partnership, Telespazio VEGA will distribute Thuraya’s integrated portfolio of satellite…
Dynetics Leads Team to Compete for NASA's Engineered Solutions & Prototyping Contract
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 17, 2012) – Huntsville-based Dynetics is leading a North Alabama team to compete for the NASA Engineered Solutions & Prototyping (ESP) contract, a procurement that will advance the technological direction of Marshall Space Flight Center. Dynetics’ exclusive teammates include B-K Manufacturing, CFDRC, Davidson Technologies, DCI, Freedom Information, Micro Craft, Phase IV…
Dynetics and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Announce Exclusive Partnership to Compete for NASA SLS Booster Contract
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 18, 2012) – Dynetics and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (PWR) announced here today at the National Space Symposium a long-term partnership to compete for the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Advanced Booster Engineering Demonstration and/or Risk Reduction (ABEDRR) procurement. Under this agreement, Dynetics and PWR are exclusive partners with respect to…
Soviet Space Artifacts from Kansas Cosmosphere Loaned to Space Foundation
First Public Exhibit at Space Foundation Visitors Center to Debut Aug.1 Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 18, 2012) – The Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center is loaning a collection of 1970s-era Soviet space artifacts to the Space Foundation for exhibit at its world headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., as part of the initial public exhibition for…