Space Foundation News
Space Foundation Participates in Colorado Springs Library Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 18, 2009) — The Space Foundation is playing a key role in the Colorado Springs’ Pikes Peak Library District’s All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) program – including staging an educational model rocket demonstration this Sunday at the All Pikes Peak Reads Launch Party in Colorado Springs. APPR encourages diverse groups of…
Space Foundation Says Developing Nations Can Use Space Solutions for Earth-Bound Problems
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 17, 2009) — Some of the solutions to many developing nations’ social and economic woes might just come from the most unlikely place – outer space. The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation said in a white paper released this week that the ability of space-based technology to overcome infrastructure and access issues…
Strategic Space Symposium to Look at Space from a Warfighter's Perspective
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 8, 2009) — The upcoming Strategic Space Symposium will include a luncheon featuring two high-ranking military leaders who will look at how space serves the needs of today’s warfighters. Lt. Gen. Larry James, USAF, commander, Joint Functional Component Command – Space for the United States Strategic Command, and Lt. Gen. Kevin…
Strategic Space Symposium Track Session to Address Data Sharing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 2, 2009) — Perhaps one of the biggest challenges to a truly global space program is determining how much information can and should be shared among the parties involved. A key track session at the Strategic Space Symposium will examine the balancing acts regularly performed between national security and public awareness,…
Space Watch: September 2009 (Volume: 8, Issue: 9)
The View From Here Strategic Space Symposium: Your Best Networking Opportunity Spotlight Symposium Features Military, Government Speakers Industry Leaders Offer Perspective at Symposium Track and Breakout Sessions Invite Participation AMERICOM Exhibit Center to Display Hot Technology Space Foundation Sponsors Make the Difference Final USAF Delta II Lifts Off August 17 NASA Posts Vintage Space Foundation…
Strategic Space Symposium: Your Best Networking Opportunity
The Strategic Space Symposium, set for Nov 2 – 4, 2009, at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb., will offer space and defense professionals an unparalleled opportunity for education, interactive discussion, and exposure to the latest space operations technologies. The new event is structured to facilitate networking with policy-makers, decision-makers, and deal-makers. Co-sponsored by…
Symposium Features Military, Government Speakers
The general sessions of the Strategic Space Symposium – coming up Nov. 2 – 4 at the Qwest Center Omaha – offers an impressive roster of top-level military and government speakers covering a wide range of topics important to defense professionals and on-the-ground warfighters. Confirmed military leaders (click on the names for background information) speaking from…
Industry Leaders Offer Perspective at Symposium
High-level industry leaders will participate in the Industry Perspective panel on Nov. 4 at the Strategic Space Symposium in Omaha, Neb. The participants will discuss the issues, opportunities and strategic direction of the suppliers, contractors, and consultants that serve national security and tactical warfighter operations. Confirmed participants (click on the names for background information) include:…
Track and Breakout Sessions Invite Participation
A special feature of the Strategic Space Symposium is the Track Sessions and associated Breakout Sessions, which give attendees unprecedented access to military and industry leaders plus the opportunity to participate in in-depth conversations about critical issues and, as appropriate, to make recommendations and offer solutions. The Track and, where applicable, Breakout Sessions will be repeated…
Major Reviews Readied as Congress Takes Break
August is traditionally a very quiet time in Washington, D.C., when Congress goes out of session for the month to spend time in their home states to meet with constituents. Therefore, the various NASA and the Department of Defense spending bills are paused until Congress reconvenes. There are several space policy reviews that have been…