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World Space Agency Leaders Panel Returns for 33rd Space Symposium
The first panel presentation of the Space Foundation’s four-day 33rd Space Symposium will be a discussion of the most pressing global space issues by the world’s top space agency leaders. Confirmed panelists to date include: Gwang-Rae Cho, Ph.D., President, Korean Aerospace Research Institute Dr. Pascale Erhenfreund, Chair of the Executive Board, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Sylvain…
Read MoreSubmit Tech Track Paper Abstracts by Nov. 18
The Space Foundation is now accepting paper abstracts for the 33rd Space Symposium Tech Track, and the deadline to submit is Nov. 18, 2016. The 33rd Space Symposium will be held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. This premier global space conference annually attracts thousands of space professionals from dozens of countries. Tech…
Read More33rd Space Symposium will Host Women's Global Gathering
For the first time at the Space Symposium, the Space Foundation will host a Women’s Global Gathering. “The Space Symposium provides an ideal opportunity to bring together leaders from around the world to discuss the role of women in international leadership,” said Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer and Acting CEO Shelli Brunswick. “This Global Gathering…
Read MoreSpace Watch: November 2016 (Volume: 15, Issue: 11)
The View From Here The Space Age is Downright Ancient Space Symposium Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, is Corporate Partnership Dinner Speaker World Space Agency Leaders Panel Returns for 33rd Space Symposium 33rd Space Symposium will Host Women’s Global Gathering Submit Tech Track Paper Abstracts by Nov. 18 Save…
Read MoreFinding Funds for STEM Education at the Rocky Mountain CFC Fairs
During the month of October, the Space Foundation participated at local Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) fairs at the regional military installations. The Combined Federal Campaign is the world’s largest giving campaign, with more than $8 billion raised for charities around the globe. Over 25,000 charities participate in the program, and the Space Foundation is one…
Read MoreMeet Educators Who Love Space: Apply Now for the Teacher Liaison Program
Nov. 25 is the deadline to apply for the 2017 flight of the Space Foundation’s international Teacher Liaison program. Teacher Liaisons are extraordinary educators who use space-related education programs in the classroom, and act as advocates for space-based education in their schools and districts. A new flight of educators is accepted each winter, and if selected for…
Read MoreSave the Date for Space Foundation Yuri's Night 2017
The public is invited to join the Space Foundation’s Yuri’s Night celebration on Sunday, April 2, launching Space Symposium week in Colorado Springs. Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s first manned spaceflight in 1961, and the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle in…
Read MoreThe Space Age is Downright Ancient
Last month, I was fortunate enough to attend the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC), held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Guadalajara is a high-tech center of Mexico, and the Mexican Space Agency was eager to show the world its interests, plans and capabilities to an international audience of several thousand attendees. I think most people, whether they…
Read MoreGPS: Making the World Safer
by Brandon Kurtz, Guest Contributor* As I sat reading a book about the history of GPS, I was reminded of the societal benefits this innovation brought to the world. Though it has existed for over 30 years, warfighters and civilians alike continue to use GPS to a considerable extent, as it provides a highly reliable…
Read MoreGen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, is Corporate Partnership Dinner Speaker
A key event at the Space Symposium, the annual Corporate Partnership Dinner recognizes the organizations that support Space Foundation education, research, analysis, policy and space awareness programs. For 2017, the featured dinner speaker will be Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. The dinner is co-sponsored by Raytheon…
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