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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…
Read MoreSpace 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…
Read MoreSpace 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…
Read MorePulham 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…
Read MoreSpace 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…
Read MoreFrom Outer Space to the Internet
The Internet provides an abundance of space images – from video of the most recent launches to space news that made history. The following are among our favorites. For anyone who missed the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 last month, here’s a link to the CNN video. From YouTube see Stephen Colbert’s interview with Garrett Reisman on the International…
Read MoreTwo Directors Inducted into Hall of Fame®
In a ceremony hosted by TV actor Jon Cryer, two Space Foundation directors were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® on June 5 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The two new inductees were: Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Ph.D., who is a Life Director for the Space Foundation Kathryn Thornton, Ph.D., who was recently elected to the Space Foundation Board of…
Read MoreBudget Dominates June Space Activity in D.C.
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) outlined key elements that will form the bipartisan foundation of his FY 2011 NASA funding authorization bill in a June 14 letter to Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. The letter said the bill will: Outline the logistics and support necessary to…
Read MoreForum 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…
Read MoreTask 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…
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