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Space Foundation Adds Education Programs Assistant
The Space Foundation has added a new team member at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs. Cheryl Ledford has been hired as education programs assistant, with responsibility for managing a broad array of adminsitrative duties for the Space Foundation’s education programs, including its Space Across the Curriciulum classes. Ledford’s education experience includes teaching elementary school in Deerfield, Lakin…
Read MoreWhere to Learn About Cybersecurity
The Space Foundation’s cyber expert Art Ratkewicz recently spoke to teachers enrolled in Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum professional development courses. The teachers were greatly interested in learning more about cybersecurity, so Ratkewicz provided this article for Space Watch. During a recent cyberspace discussion with technology teachers involved in the Space Foundation’s Space Across the…
Read MoreNASA Consolidates Human Spaceflight
NASA has officially consolidated its human spaceflight activities, including the International Space Station (ISS), deep space exploration and commercial cargo- and crew-transport operations, into the new Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Mission Directorate. Previously NASA’s human spaceflight activities were spread between the Space Operations Mission Directorate and Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Former NASA Space Operations Associate…
Read MoreCongress to Resume Funding Discussions
Congress is out of session for the month of August, but is returning at the beginning of this month to continue work on many unfinished appropriation bills, including some that fund the Department of Defense, NASA and NOAA. When Congress returns in September it will take up several appropriation bills, including some that fund NASA, NOAA and…
Read MoreOMB Guidance Would Cut 2013 NASA Budget
August 17, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent out its annual budget guidance memorandum to all federal agencies as they begin to build their FY 2013 budget plan submissions.This year’s memorandum directs agencies to submit their budget requests at 5 percent less than what they received for FY2011. For NASA, that…
Read MoreSpace Foundation to Bring Astronaut Col. Michael Good to Patriots' Festival
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 30, 2011) — The Space Foundation will bring a true American hero to the Chick-fil-A Patriots’ Festival and Ride for Heroes to be held at Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Space Foundation is a sponsor of the event and has arranged for NASA astronaut Col.…
Read MoreSpace Foundation and Colorado State University-Pueblo Sign Working Agreement
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 26, 2011) — The Space Foundation has signed an agreement with Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) that will provide significant benefits to the community and the University’s teacher education program, including distance education, internships, pre-service and in-service instruction as well as collaborative research and service opportunities. The two organizations formalized the agreement…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Announces Promotions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2011) — The Space Foundation announces two promotions at its headquarters in Colorado Springs, both a result of the global space advocate’s continued growth. Vinson Promoted to Vice President – Human Resources Former Director – Human Resources Kathleen Vinson has been promoted to vice president, reflecting her role in creating…
Read MoreDeadline Rapidly Approaching for Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2011) — The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations 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. Nomination information, including online and downloadable nomination forms, is…
Read MoreNew Tampa, Fla., Manufacturer Launches Deep UV LED Medical Device for Treating Psoriasis, Eczema, Vitiligo
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2011) – Tampa, Fla. manufacturer, Psoria‐Shield™ Inc., has announced the launch of sales for its flagship medical device, the Psoria‐Light (FDA 510k #K103540). The Psoria‐Light™ is a Deep UV LED targeted phototherapy device for treating psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and other UV‐treatable skin disorders. The Psoria‐Light™ patent‐pending innovation uses advanced Deep UV…
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