Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation Recognizes Sputnik's Child as a Certified Space Imagination Product
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 28, 2011) — The Space Foundation has recognized Fred Ledley’s first novel, Sputnik’s Child, as a Certified Space Imagination Product (TM), and Ledley has pledged to donate profits from the sale of the book to support Space Foundation education programs. The novel, which was released this month, recalls the events that…
Aerojet Propulsion Boosts Next Generation Mars Science Laboratory Mission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2011) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, helped launch a new era of planetary exploration by providing propulsion for NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission that lifted off today on a scientific endeavor to the red planet. Four Aerojet AJ60 Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) igniting at lift-off increased the launch…
Watch for Space Foundation on "Matchwits"
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 23, 2011) — Colorado public television viewers can see the Space Foundation in action on Rocky Mountain PBS in two locally produced educational programs for students – “Matchwits” and “Homework Hotline.” “Matchwits” Now in its 27th season, “Matchwits” is a weekly high school academic quiz program produced by Rocky Mountain PBS…
Traveling this Week?
Holiday travelers on American Airlines can learn more about the benefits of space technologies for those of us on Earth – and in the air. Space Foundation Director – Space Awareness Kevin Cook is featured in an interview on the airline’s Executive Report onboard broadcast. In the interview, Cook talks about two Space Foundation programs: Space…
Aerojet Selected to Complete Throttling Divert and Attitude Control System Development for the SM-3 Block IIA Missile
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2011) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that it has been competitively selected by Raytheon Missile Systems to complete the development of the Throttling Divert and Attitude Control System (TDACS) for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA program, an advanced version of the SM-3 now in development. The…
Obama Signs NASA Budget
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2011) — Despite a very contentious year between Congress and the White House, President Barack Obama has signed a spending bill that sets the 2012 budget for NASA, bringing to an end several years of operation under restrictive Continuing Resolutions that underfunded the agency. According to Space Foundation Vice President –…
Science, Industry Leaders will Serve as Judges for Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 17, 2011) — Seven high-profile international space leaders have been tapped by the Space Foundation to select technologies for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2012. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Award…
Author, Innovation Expert Mark Stevenson Headlines 2012 Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2011) — London-based author, comedian and innovation expert Mark Stevenson will headline the annual Space Technology Hall of Fame® dinner on April 19, 2012, at the 28th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Stevenson’s book, An Optimist’s Tour of the Future, has been called “a…
See a New Video on YouTube About The Space Store
To learn why The Space Store was recently named a Space Foundation Certified Imagination Partner, see a new video here. Based in Englewood, Colo., The Space Store offers a wide variety of space-related products ranging from books to memorabilia to exclusive replica spacesuits, as well as Space Foundation merchandise including Space Shuttle posters and postcards.…
NRO Director Bruce Carlson Slated for 28th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 7, 2011) — National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Director Bruce Carlson, will be a featured speaker at the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Presented by the Space Foundation, the 28th National Space Symposium brings together all sectors of space to…