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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has written a letter to Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), regarding the impact of the proposed LightSquared deployment of terrestrial operations on global positioning system (GPS) services. The letter informed Chairman Genachowski that based on the NTIA’s independent evaluation of the testing and analysis…
The International Space University's 27th Space Studies Program to Convene in Montreal, Canada
Strasbourg, France (Mar. 1, 2012) – The International Space University (ISU) is proud to announce that its 27th annual Space Studies Program (SSP) session will be hosted by the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) and HEC Montréal in 2014. The 2014 session will mark the third time that the ISU has convened an SSP in…
Spinoff Features Space Technology Hall of Fame, Space Certification
Six Space Technology Hall of Fame® inductees, three of which are also Certified Space Technologies, are featured in the current edition of NASA’s Spinoff publication, released last month and now available online. The glossy magazine reveals how the space agency’s ingenuity and partnerships have saved thousands of lives, generated billions of dollars and created thousands…
Sponsor Profile: Fluor
One of the main reasons to attend the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium is the opportunity to connect with the space industry’s leading decision makers and conduct meaningful business. A networking opportunity will be provided by co-sponsor Fluor during the Symposium’s Tuesday afternoon refreshment break when attendees will get to stretch their legs, enjoy…
Sponsor Profile: Euroconsult
One of the main reasons to attend the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium is the opportunity to meet the space industry’s leading decision makers and conduct meaningful business. A valuable networking opportunity will be provided by co-sponsor Euroconsult during the Symposium’s Wednesday Morning Coffee when attendees will get to stretch their legs and mingle.…
Aerojet Propulsion Propels Atlas V Launch Vehicle and Delivers MUOS Satellite to Orbit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, provided its solid rocket boosters to the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle for the inaugural launch of the U.S. Navy’s five-satellite Mobile User Object System (MUOS). Built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), MUOS is a next-generation narrowband tactical satellite communications…
New Horizons Program Reaches Students, Teachers in Fairbanks
Thanks to generous local supporters, the Space Foundation brought our New Horizons community program to Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 13-18, with classroom sessions and assemblies at schools, teacher professional development, community events, receptions and lots of media coverage. Coordinated by Marci Ward, a third-grade teacher at Fairbanks’ Immaculate Conception Grade School and a member of the…
Space Foundation Offers Space Scholarship for Pinellas County Educators
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 21, 2012) — The Space Foundation is accepting applications for a scholarship specifically for educators in Pinellas County, Fla. The Dr. Catherine Pedretty Space Scholarship for Teachers was established by the Space Foundation in 2010 to create special professional development opportunities for teachers currently teaching in the Pinellas County Schools, and…
Sponsor Profile: ARES Corporation
ARES Corporation will again be co-sponsoring the student art contest as part of the 2012 National Space Symposium. Students from throughout the world have submitted original artwork depicting the theme “Space is Infinite – Explore!” for an opportunity to win prizes and receive national recognition. The award ceremony will be held Monday afternoon, April 16,…
Sponsor Profile: SAIC
An important convenience for attendees of the 28th National Space Symposium is the Pocket Agenda, a condensed version of the full-sized program. Designed for quick reference during the four-day event, this year’s Pocket Agenda is sponsored by SAIC. Presented by the Space Foundation, the 28th National Space Symposium will be held April 16-19 at The…