Report from Washington, D.C.
Subcommittee Examines Human Space Flight Safety
The House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics focused their attention on safety in human space flight systems, considering both NASA’s Constellation Program architecture and potential commercial crew services to and from the International Space Station, during a Dec. 2 hearing. Rep. Ralph Hall (R-TX), a long time proponent of NASA…
Space Foundation Pilots New Education Program in Maryland
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2009) — The Space Foundation is expanding its nationally known Space Across the Curriculum educator professional development courses by adding a week of classes specifically for teachers of PreK-2nd grade students. Beginning in the summer of 2010, the new course will join the Space Foundation’s other six classes for grade…
NASA Public Affairs Associate Administrator Talks about Need to Inspire Americans
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 11, 2009) — The Space Foundation provided NASA’s new associate administrator for public affairs an opportunity to talk with reporters at a Space Foundation Correspondents Group (SFCG) breakfast on Dec. 10 in Washington, D.C. Morrie Goodman, who has been in his position seven weeks, told the group he feels that NASA’s…
26th National Space Symposium to Feature NASA Administrator
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2009) — The Space Foundation’s 26th National Space Symposium, which runs April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., will feature NASA Administrator Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., USMC (Retired). The head of the U.S. space program, who began his duties last July, will speak about the future…
Augustine Speaks Out at Space Power Lecture Breakfast
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 8, 2009) — The Space Foundation, in partnership with the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA), held the last Space Power Lecture Breakfast of 2009 Dec. 8 in Washington, D.C. Featured speaker Norm Augustine, chairman of the Future of U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee and former Lockheed Martin chairman and chief executive officer, talked about the…
Barrage to Launch 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2009) — An onslaught of energetic and eclectic music will officially launch the Space Foundation’s 26th National Space Symposium when the internationally acclaimed musical group Barrage takes the stage at the Opening Ceremony, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, the evening of April 12. The 26th National Space Symposium, which runs April12-15 at…
Space Watch: December 2009 (Volume: 8, Issue: 12)
The View From Here Déjà Vu All Over Again Spotlight Plan to Attend the 26th National Space Symposium Space Command Leader is Featured Speaker Nimoy Stars at Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner Three Decades of NRO Leadership to Speak Space Foundation Adds Cyber 1.0 Conference Expanded New Generation Programs Offered in April Symposium Sponsors…
Déjà Vu All Over Again
Our members know, and thousands of graduates of our education programs can attest, there is no more important mission area for the Space Foundation than education. The past few years have seen tremendous growth in our programs, from the expansion of our graduate institute programs, to the creation of space-specialist masters degree programs, Space Across…
NRO Director Cites Collaboration
The Nov. 3 Strategic Space Symposium Keynote Luncheon sponsored by Northrop Grumman featured National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Director Gen. Bruce Carlson, USAF (Retired). Carlson said that the NRO is collaborating with U.S. research and development agencies, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Naval Research Laboratory, to…
Space Foundation Thanks Sponsors
The Space Foundation appreciates the support it received from the following sponsors in making the Strategic Space Symposium a success: Space News: Exclusive Media Partner AMERICOM Government Services: Exhibit Center and hotel key cards sponsor Northrop Grumman: Nov. 3 Keynote Luncheon and Dessert sponsor; badge holder sponsor Raytheon: Nov. 4 Luncheon – Warfighter Perspectives sponsor…