Space Foundation Press Releases
Donation Funds Robots for Space Foundation Education Lab
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2010) — A corporate donation is the first step in establishing a new lab at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs. The donation, referred to as the “Honeywell Mars Robotic Experience,” provides robots for a future simulated Martian terrain mission laboratory incorporating student-designed-and-built robots. “The idea behind this…
CEOs Address the Issues at 27th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2010) — The increasing globalization and commercialization of space coupled with dramatic changes in U.S. space policy have created a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment for space businesses. The chief executive officers of four major space companies will address the environment, the issues and the future at the Space Foundation’s…
GMV Receives Coveted CMMI ML 5 Recognition
Rockville, Md. (Nov. 9, 2010) – GMV, the global company specializing in satellite ground systems, has been recognized by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University as a Level 5 organization in Capability and Maturity Model Integration (CMMI ML 5). “Receiving SEI’s highest level of achievement underscores GMV’s unique ability to provide first-rate…
Aerojet’s Engine Powers Delta II Second Stage for the COSMO-SkyMed Constellation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2010) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced that its engine helped propel Friday night’s launch of the Delta II launch vehicle from Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) in Calif. This is the fourth launch, completing the COSMO-SkyMed constellation. The overall objective of the COSMO-SkyMed program is global Earth observation,…
Space Foundation Issues U.S. Congressional Midterm Election Results
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 3, 2010) — Today the Space Foundation issued a comprehensive run-down of election results showing all the members of Congress who have a space-related constituency and/or sit on a committee that has some jurisdiction on space policy. Prepared by the Research and Analysis branch of the Space Foundation based in Washington,…
Space Watch: November 2010 (Volume: 9, Issue: 11)
The View From Here The View From Here: Innovating Our Preferred Future Spotlight Why Attend the 27th National Space Symposium? Co-Sponsors Provide Support, Receive Exposure Space Shuttle Gets Symposium Attention O’Rourke Slated for Event Honoring Space Innovations Wes Bush to Provide Viewpoint Carlson Returns to Address NRO Issues How the Space Shuttles Got Their Names…
Co-Sponsors Provide Support, Receive Exposure
The Space Foundation appreciates the companies that provide support by co-sponsoring major events at the National Space Symposium. Confirmed co-sponsors of the 27th National Space Symposium include: a.i. solutions – Hotel Room Keys Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) – Official Software ATK – Registration Bag Aviation Week – Media Partner Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. – Congressional Breakfast The Boeing Company -…
Science Lessons Atop Pikes Peak
In October, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy students visited Pikes Peak, just west of Colorado Springs, to learn more about the physiological effects of altitude on heart rate. At a height of 14,110 feet, Pikes Peak serves as an ideal altitude lab for the students to record observations about changes in ecosystems and to use scientific probes to record changes…
NASA Launches OPTIMUS PRIME Award
NASA has launched a video contest for students, grades 3-8, that raises awareness of how NASA technologies contribute to our everyday lives. The awards will be presented next April during the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Colo. The contest has also been granted Certified Space Education Product…
Pulham Addresses Economic Forum
Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham spoke about the impact of the space industry on the local economy at the 14th Annual Southern Colorado Economic Forum in Colorado Springs in October. Participating in a panel that also comprised Norman Bellingham, chief operating officer of the United States Olympic Committee, and Tom Duening, the El Pomar chair of business…