Space Foundation Press Releases
United Space Alliance Doubles Teacher Grant
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 9, 2011) — During the 27th National Space Symposium, held April 11-14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., United Space Alliance (USA) partnered with the Space Foundation to present two checks for $5,000 to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons who applied for the first-time grant by submitting student project plans to promote science, technology,…
Psoria-Shield is New Space Foundation Space Certification Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 5, 2011) — The Space Foundation welcomes Psoria-Shield as its newest Space Certification program partner. Based in Tampa, Fla., Psoria-Shield produces a medical device to treat a range of problematic skin disorders. The Psoria-Light medical device uses Deep Ultra Violet Light Emitting Diode (UVLED) technology, offering targeted UVA/ NB-UVB phototherapy for…
Safety Harbor Teacher Awarded First Space Foundation Dr. Catherine Pedretty Space Scholarship for Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 3, 2011) — Robin Little, a Safety Harbor (Fla.) Elementary School teacher, has been awarded the first Space Foundation Dr. Catherine Pedretty Space Scholarship for Teachers. The scholarship was established by the Space Foundation in late 2010, to create special professional development opportunities for teachers currently teaching in the Pinellas County…
Space Watch: May 2011 (Volume: 10, Issue: 5)
The View From Here The View from Here Spotlight 27th National Space Symposium Biggest Ever Opening Ceremony Features Entertainment, Awards Shelton Talks About Critical Defense Factors Global Leaders Discuss Collaboration Wes Bush Says Industry is at Crossroads Industry Salutes the Space Shuttle Luncheon Inspires USSTRACOM Head Urges Flexibility, Integration High-Powered Panel Tackles Industrial Issues Shuttle…
The View from Here
If you attended last month’s National Space Symposium, you may have noticed a very strong underlying theme — education. Yes, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education activities have always been a huge part of our Symposium program and, yes, education is a major plank in the Space Foundation’s mission. But, this year, was a…
27th National Space Symposium Biggest Ever
The 27th National Space Symposium and the companion Cyber 1.1 event, held April 11-14 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., was the biggest ever put on by the Space Foundation. The event was so large and information-packed, that coverage of the events and program will appear in both this issue and next month’s issue of…
Opening Ceremony Features Entertainment, Awards
The 27th National Space Symposium kicked off April 11 with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring inspiring entertainment and awards. The event, co-sponsored by Northrop Grumman, included remarks by Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham and Northrop Grumman Corporate Host Gary W. Ervin, corporate vice president & president, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, and presentation of prestigious…
Cyber 1.1 Covers New Ground
The Space Foundation’s second cyberspace conference, Cyber 1.1, was held immediately before the 27th National Space Symposium last month in Colorado Springs. Featured speakers and panels discussed a broad range of topics, including: budgets and vulnerability. Here’s a brief synopsis of some of the remarks: Basla Discusses Warfighter Support Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Lt.…
Corporate Partnership Dinner Focuses on Education
Education advocate and retired Intel Chief Executive Officer/Chairman Craig R. Barrett, Ph.D., spoke about the crisis in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and potential solutions at the 27th National Space Symposium Corporate Partnership Dinner on April 12, 2011. The event, which recognized the companies and organizations that support, sponsor and partner with the…
Day-by-Day Update on D.C. Activities
April 11 The Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee held a hearing on NASA’s FY 2012 budget request. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden told lawmakers that, in the current tough fiscal environment, the space agency would have to push back the launch date of several missions. For example, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) had…