Space Foundation Press Releases
Deadline 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…
New 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…
Space Certification Partner Psoria-Shield™ Launches Product
Psoria‐Shield™ Inc., has launched sales for its flagship medical device, the Psoria‐Light™ deep UV LED targeted phototherapy device for treating psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and other UV‐treatable skin disorders. Recognized by the Space Foundation as a Certified Space Technology™, the Psoria‐Light™ patent‐pending innovation uses advanced deep UV LED technology originally developed for NASA, the European Space…
Eagle Eyes Optics Sponsors Most Beautiful Eyes Contest
Space Certification Corporate Patron Partner and 2010 Space Technology Hall of Fame® Inductee Eagle Eyes Optics® is one of the sponsors of Prevent Blindness America’s Most Beautiful Eyes Contest, which gives children across the United States the chance to become the face of the Star Pupils program in 2012 and win a $25,000 scholarship. Parents of…
Apply Now: Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award Recognizes Educators Who Use Technology to Inspire Students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 9, 2011) — Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2012 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space…
August 25 Festival of Science Slated for Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 5, 2011) — The Space Foundation’s local Festival of Science has been such a tremendous success that a second festival has been added this year to coincide with the Aug. 25 open house at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, 4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Festival, which…
Shades of Blue Students Learn Robotics at the Space Foundation Mars Yard
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2011) — The Mars Yard at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs is getting plenty of use this summer, most recently this week when young student members of Shades of Blue visited. The Space Foundation provided an afternoon of robotics and rocketry for the students, who ranged in age…
Space Certification Partner Selected for Showcase
Space Foundation Space CertificationTM Partner Psoria-ShieldTM has been selected by Space Florida and the (Florida) Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) to present at the I2 (Igniting Innovation) Capital Acceleration Showcase Sept. 7 in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Tampa-based Psoria-ShieldTM is one of only 10 companies chosen from among 62 Florida technology firms that applied to…
Space Acquisition Session Draws a Capacity Crowd
Last month, the Space Foundation and the Washington, D.C., consulting group GS3 hosted a lunch and discussion session on space acquisition. The keynote speaker was Under Secretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton, who spoke about administration efforts to address acquisition and industrial base efforts and conducted a lively Q&A session. Conaton was followed by two in-depth panels…
SLS Design Hearing Hampered by Delayed Decision
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee held a hearing on July 12 entitled “A Review of NASA’s Space Launch System.” The hearing was originally called to review NASA’s final selection of its Space Launch System (SLS) design, but NASA had not yet selected a final SLS design at the time of the hearing. Rep.…