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GPS: 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 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 MoreAn Apollo 50th Anniversary Moment: On the Cusp of Apollo
Cusp of Apollo: Gemini XII by John Holst, Space Foundation Research Analyst Walking toward their rocket, two astronauts had signs taped to their backs. Instead of victims of a “Kick me” joke, the astronauts were the joke perpetrators with one sign displaying the word “THE” and the other the word “END.” The astronauts and jokers,…
Read MoreThe President Wants YOU to know about Space Technology
Election season is upon us and whether you support the Republican, Democratic or a third party, there is one thing we can all agree on — the work done in space, benefits all parties here on Earth. In the late 1980’s the Space Foundation teamed up with former U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter…
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 More2017 International Student Art Contest Reflects "Space Through My Eyes…"
One way to excite children about a future in space is to ask them to create their vision of space. The 2017 Space Foundation International Student Art Contest is doing just that by inviting children around the world to create art based on the theme “Space Through My Eyes…” The 2017 contest began accepting artwork…
Read MoreSpace Foundation COO Speaks at 18th Global Women in Leadership Economic Forum in Dubai
Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer and Acting CEO Shelli Brunswick spoke at the 18th Global Women in Leadership Economic Forum, held in Dubai Oct. 24 and 25. She was part of the panel addressing “Where are the women: A look at male-dominated fields.” A focus of her message was how the Space Foundation’s education programs…
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 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…
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…
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