Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation Events to Commemorate 30th Anniversary of Air Force Space Command
Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 3, 2012) – The Space Foundation plans to conduct two special events to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the United States’ Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) – one in Colorado Springs, Colo., which is the headquarters city of both AFSPC and the Space Foundation, and one in Washington, D.C. The first…
The View From Here: 28th National Space Symposium on the Launch Pad
With just two weeks until the launch of the 28th National Space Symposium, an uncanny calm has descended upon the Space Foundation. You might expect this to be a stressful, hectic time for our team, and it is certainly true that the hours are long and the preflight checklists extensive. But there’s also a deep satisfaction…
Second View: We Must Work Together to Improve STEM Education
Space Watch includes a monthly feature, called Second View, that shares a viewpoint from a Space Foundation team member. The column complements CEO Elliot Pulham’s The View From Here and expands our ability to share Space Foundation views and issues. This column is by Iain Probert, Space Foundation Vice President – Education I am drawn…
NASA Kepler Mission Awarded John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration
The NASA Kepler Mission has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Space Foundation’s John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration. The award will be presented April 16 during the opening ceremony of the 28th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The NASA Kepler Mission is being…
So Many Satellite Operators and Manufacturers, We Need Two Panels
With the largest share of space investment and activity in the satellite sector, the 28th National Space Symposium agenda includes much broader satellite industry representation – and our attendees will include many more satellite professionals. Our Wednesday Satellite Operators & Manufacturers panel is so comprehensive that we divided it into two parts. Plus, the influence…
New Exhibit Pavilion Debuts for 28th National Space Symposium
Construction is progressing quickly on a new exhibit space for the 28th National Space Symposium. Located on the property of The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., the new structure will be positioned near the Carriage Museum. The Ball Aersopace Exhibit Center Pavilion will feature the latest space technology exhibits from around the world, plus more…
National Space Symposium will be a Literary Feast
During the 28th National Space Symposium, a number of popular authors will sign copies of their books in the Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center Pavilion. The book signings, managed by The Tattered Cover, a Denver-based bookstore, include: Tuesday, April 17 9:45-10:45 a.m.: Dr. G. Scott Hubbard, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at Stanford University, former director…
Deadline is Approaching for Three Teacher Scholarships
Three specific scholarships for educators in Pinellas County, Fla., Hawai’i and at The Classical Academy (TCA) Central Campus in Colorado Springs, Colo., are being offered by the Space Foundation to provide a unique opportunity for each recipient to participate in a week-long Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum professional development course this summer – all for free.…
Space Foundation Promotes STEM Education at NSTA Conference
The Space Foundation participated in the National Science Teachers Association Conference at the end of March in Indianapolis with an exhibit and a presentation on viewing sunspots. See more about the conference here. The Space Foundation is building the next generation of space leaders and improving the overall quality of education through teacher, student and community…
Talented Young Artists Win 2012 Space Foundation Student Art Contest
The Space Foundation has announced the winners of its 2012 Space Foundation Student Art Contest co-sponsored by ARES Corporation and Fisher Space Pen Co. The 36 winners came from seven U.S. states and the country of Pakistan. The Space Foundation invited students from around the world in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to submit original artwork…