Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation Seeking Space Technology Hall of Fame® Nominations; August 31 is Deadline
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 7, 2010) — The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2011. 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…
Space Watch: July 2010 (Volume: 9, Issue: 7)
The View From Here New U.S. National Space Policy Provides Positive Framework Spotlight Space Foundation Participates in Beijing Conference Space Foundation Goes to ILA 2010 in Berlin Pulham Shares Space Report with International Media Japanese Mission Comes Home Certified Space Products Cleaning Gulf Oil Spill Space Foundation a Big Presence at UNCOPUOS Farnborough International Airshow…
New U.S. National Space Policy Provides Positive Framework
On June 28, the Space Foundation welcomed the release of the new U.S. National Space Policy as “an important milestone in furthering national and international discussions about the future direction of the United States in space.” “Although there are some inconsistencies and areas of concern, largely the new U.S. National Space Policy provides a positive…
Space Foundation Participates in Beijing Conference
Space Foundation Senior Vice President, Strategic & International Affairs, Steve Eisenhart traveled to China in June to attend a number of significant space events. While in Beijing, he participated in the Global Lunar Conference sponsored by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA). The conference featured a series of plenary sessions, speakers, presentations, and networking…
Space Foundation Goes to ILA 2010 in Berlin
As part of its international outreach, the Space Foundation participated in ILA Berlin Air Show 2010, June 8-13, at the Schönefeld Airfield in Berlin, Germany, with a booth, sponsorship of the North American Lounge in the Space Hall, and a presentation on The Space Report by Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham. The Space…
Pulham Shares Space Report with International Media
Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham shared his perspective on the state of the global space industry during a media briefing at ILA 2010 last month in Berlin, Germany, where the Space Foundation sponsored a booth and the North American Pavilion lounge in the Space Hall. Titled Space Report 2010: The State of the Global Space…
New Teacher Class Held at CSU – Pueblo
The Space Foundation is helping early childhood teachers develop activities to interest very young children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In June, the 25 teachers enrolled in the Space Foundation class “PreK-2 Early Childhood Space Exploration,” learned age-appropriate, hands-on activities they can immediately use with their students. The class resulted from a new partnership between…
Space Foundation Trains Chicago-Area Teachers
The Space Foundation delivered a week of Space Across the Curriculum programming for teachers and students in the suburban Chicago Lyons Township Consortium in June. The Consortium includes: Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, LaGrange Highlands School District 106, LaGrange School District 102, LaGrange School District 105 South, Lyons Elementary School District 103, Lyons Township High School…
Forum Addresses Space Weather Issues
Politicians, civil servants, academics, and private industry came together in Washington, D.C., on June 8 to discuss space applications for weather prediction and management. Panelists at the 2010 Space Weather Forum addressed the challenge of transitioning satellites from conducting pure research to performing operations, advocating a structured approach rather than today’s ad hoc approach to transition. They highlighted…
Task Force Website Seeks Comments
The Task Force on Space Industry Workforce and Economic Development has launched an interactive website to encourage public comment on ways to promote economic growth and sustainability in Florida’s Space Coast region as it adapts to changes in America’s space program. According to NASA, the site offers “information about the work the administration is doing to…