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ISU takes its Executive MBA to the Southern Hemisphere
Adelaide, Australia (Oct. 20, 2011) – The International Space University (ISU) in collaboration with the University of South Australia (UniSA), launches for the first time, a module of its Executive MBA (EMBA) in the Southern hemisphere. This prime module focusing on business and economy is coordinated by Mr Michael Davis, ISU faculty, founder of Adelta…
Read MoreThuraya Appoints Patrick Chenel as Chief Financial Officer
Abu Dhabi, UAE (Oct. 19, 2011) — Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the leading international mobile satellite services (MSS) operator has announced the appointment of Patrick Chenel as Chief Financial Officer. In addition to leading Thuraya’s financial management, planning and reporting functions, he will also be responsible for maintaining and developing the Company’s relationships with the relevant financial institutions…
Read MoreGen. Shelton Tours Space Foundation Headquarters
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 18, 2011) — Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, visited the new Space Foundation headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., this week. The building is undergoing renovation as the 45,715 square feet of space is adapted for Space Foundation growth. Shelton will be a featured presenter at the…
Read MoreOct. 31 is Deadline to Nominate for Three Distinguished Space Foundation Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 17, 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,…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Co-Sponsors ITAR Training
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 14, 2011) — 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…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Welcomes New Corporate Member Thuraya Telecommunications Company
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 13, 2011) — New Space Foundation Patron Member Thuraya Telecommunications Company is a world-leading mobile satellite service provider of voice, data, maritime, rural telephony, fleet management and other telecommunication solutions in remote areas. With a home office in Abu Dhabi, Thuraya is providing mobile satellite communications to over 140 countries around…
Read MoreBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp. to Sponsor 28th National Space Symposium Exhibit Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 12, 2011) — Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. will sponsor the 28th National Space Symposium exhibit center with an impressive and comprehensive array of the latest space technology, equipment and services. The Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center will now include the new Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center Pavilion, located adjacent to the Carriage…
Read MoreHow Space Technology Improves Our Lives on Earth
The fundamental research and development that makes it possible for us to explore the universe also makes our lives safer, more eco-friendly, more comfortable and more productive. The list of technologies originally developed for space that affect our everyday lives is mindboggling: GPS, cordless tools, medical and chiropractic diagnostic equipment, ceramic hair straighteners, oil spill…
Read MoreAir Force Space Command Leader to Speak at 28th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 10, 2011) — Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, will be a featured speaker at the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium, which is set for April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is currently slated to speak Tuesday afternoon, April 17. Shelton…
Read MoreISU Develops Partnership with the Open University
Strasbourg, France (Oct. 10, 2011) – On Sept. 23, the International Space University (ISU) and the Open University (OU) fostered future collaborations by agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding. The OU is the largest university in the United Kingdom providing educational opportunities to over 250,000 students through its unique distance learning provision. Its Central Campus is…
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