Space Foundation News
What's Next? Space Business Forum: New York on June 4
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 17, 2009) — Registration is open for the Space Foundation’s Space Business Forum: New York on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at the Hilton New York Hotel in New York City. Created for Wall Street analysts, investment bankers, institutional advisors, and high-risk insurers, the Forum provides a meaningful exchange with industry leaders…
The Space Report 2009 Reveals Industry Growth to $257 Billion
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 14, 2009) — The Space Report 2009: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity has revealed that worldwide space revenues grew nearly 2.5 percent in 2008, rising to $257 billion. This is one of many fascinating facts revealed in the publication — the definitive overview of the global space industry and…
25th National Space Symposium Breaks Records
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 9, 2009) — The Space Foundation’s 25th National Space Symposium, held last week, has broken records in attendance, international involvement, exhibitor participation, and educational involvement, underscoring the fact that the space industry is maintaining a relatively strong position, even in a difficult economy. The premier gathering of the global space community,…
25th National Space Symposium a Rousing Success; See Summaries Online
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 5, 2009) — The 25th National Space Symposium was a success by every conceivable measure: record-breaking attendance of almost 8,000; the largest and most diverse exhibits ever; meaty and intriguing programs; inspiring and informative speakers; innovative educational programs; and highly productive networking. From the magnificent performance of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary of the Air Force to Conduct Media Briefing at 4:45 p.m. on April 2 at 25th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 2, 2009) — Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley will entertain questions from the media immediately following his remarks* at the 25th National Space Symposium on April 2. The briefing will be held at 4:45 p.m. in the Media Center on the second floor of Broadmoor Hall at The…
Space Watch: April 2009 (Volume: 8, Issue: 4)
The View From Here The View from Here: Spotlight 25th National Space Symposium a Rousing Success NSS Program Summary Nye Stresses JOD at STHOF Symposium Attendance an All-Time High; Underscores Strength of the Space Industry China’s Shenzhou 7 Manned Space Flight Team Makes Splash at 25th National Space Symposium General James E. Hill Lifetime Space…
The View from Here:
With apologies to our readers, Space Watch is late to the launch pad this month, owing to the timing of the 25th National Space Symposium and the demands that mission success and customer support make upon our Space Foundation team. I want to thank all our customers, from all over the world, who came together…
NSS Program Summary
Air Force Space Command Cyber Workshop The Air Force Space Command Cyber Workshop, held in conjunction with the 25th National Space Symposium, was presided over by Maj. Gen William T. Lord, USAF, Commander, Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional), AFCYBER/CC. A key point was that the organizations providing the network are not necessarily the ones tasked…
Nye Stresses JOD at STHOF
Closing out the 25th National Space Symposium at the capstone Space Technology Hall of Fame (STHOF) Dinner on April 2, science educator, activist, and science ambassador Bill Nye the Science Guy® urged the crowd to engage in space for the simple joy of discovery (or, as he put it to the acronym-loving crowd, “JOD”). In a…
Symposium Attendance an All-Time High; Underscores Strength of the Space Industry
Almost 8,000 people, including speakers, attendees, exhibitors, teachers, students, volunteers, and journalists attended the four-day 25th National Space Symposium, exceeding the Space Foundation’s estimates and surpassing previous years’ attendance. This included: • More than 70 influential speakers, including the Secretary of the Air Force, the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, the Commander of Air…