Space Foundation News
Sister City Officials Tour Space Foundation Discovery Institute and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 4, 2011) — Colorado Springs’ sister city, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico, sent a delegation of city officials to visit Colorado Springs this week. Part of the tour included visiting the Space Foundation Discovery Institute and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, which share a campus on the east side of town. The Jack…
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Director Will Address 28th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 2, 2011) — Letitia A. Long, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, has joined the growing roster of high-level industry, military, civil space and academic speakers at the premier gathering of space professionals, the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium, which is set for April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in…
Space Foundation Interview on Space Technology Airs on American Airlines
For the next two months, American Airlines passengers will get the opportunity to 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,…
Space Foundation Co-Sponsors ITAR Training
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 201) — Conducting business in the space arena overseas can be daunting, especially with the many regulations that govern whether products or technology can be imported or exported. Primary is the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which control export and import of defense articles, technical data and services, including…
Space Foundation Promotes STEM at Boo at the Zoo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2011) — The Space Foundation seeks out opportunities to find new ways to interest young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). When Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., offered Boo at the Zoo during the last week of October, the Space Foundation was there, offering a fun astronomy…
Gov. Hickenlooper Visits Space Foundation Discovery Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 28, 2011) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper takes a turn at navigating robots on the simulated Martian terrain at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute Mars Yard in Colorado Springs. The governor addressed leaders from around Colorado who met at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute this week to tour the facility and learn…
Oct. 31 is Deadline to Nominate for Three Distinguished Space Foundation Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 28, 2011) — The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for three Space Foundation annual awards in the categories of: space exploration; creating a positive public environment for space; and space achievement. The Space Foundation will award these honors at the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19, 2012,…
Apply Now to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2011) — Educators who effectively use space themes to inspire students and strengthen lesson plans have a great opportunity for additional support from the nation’s premier space advocacy organization. The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This will be the tenth year of…
Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., Named 2012 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award Honoree
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2011) — Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., USAF, Ret., former vice chief of staff of the Air Force will be presented with the Space Foundation’s highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, at a special luncheon sponsored by Raytheon on April 18, 2012, at the 28th National…
John Luddy Named Vice President of Aerojet's Washington, D.C., Office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2011) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE:GY) company, announced today that John Luddy has joined Aerojet to head the Washington, D.C., office. Since 2002, Mr. Luddy has served as President of Vector Solutions, LLC, providing business development, government relations and legislative advocacy services to top-tier industry and government clients in the national…