Space Foundation News
Satellite Space School – Space Discovery Institute begins in Charles County
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 23, 2008) — Space Discovery Institute classes began this week in Charles County, Md. Working with the Charles County Board of Education, the Space Foundation is teaching courses on “Astronomy Principles for the Classroom,” “Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space,” “Biological and Physical Research,” and “Earth Systems Science” from…
Space Foundation’s Space Discovery Institute in Full Orbit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 18, 2008) — The Space Discovery Institute is going strong. Teachers from across the country have gathered in Colorado Springs to gain hands on lessons in space science to take back to their classrooms. Starting July 7, during “Astronomy Principles for the Classroom: Kinesthetic Astronomy”, educators studied the motions of the…
Top Leaders to Present at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 15, 2008) — The top leaders of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) have made early commitments to participate at Strategic Space and Defense 2008. Featuring the foremost military, defense industry, and government leaders, the conference is set to take place at the Qwest Omaha Convention Center and Arena in Omaha, Neb.,…
Space Discovery Institute – Astrobiology 101
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 2, 2008) — Last week’s Space Foundation Space Discovery Institute class “Biology and Physical Research” allowed educators to explore immunology, brain research, cardiovascular, and skeletal impacts by delving into the effects of space on the human body. Class activities included Barany “spatial disorientation” chair use, microgravity experiments, and specialized space suit…
Upcoming Space Foundation Events
Mark your calendars for these events! 2008 • Strategic Space and Defense 2008 – 6-8 October 2008 – Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena, Omaha, Neb. 2009 • 25th National Space Symposium – March 30 – April 2, 2009 – The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colo. • Strategic Space and Defense 2009 – 6-8 October 2009 –…
Certified Education Product Boosts Space Foundation Education Efforts
Apogee Componets, whose RockSim software is a Space Foundation Certified Education Product, recently participated in the 2008 Space Discovery Institute course “Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space.” Tim Van Milligan, chief visionary officer for Apogee Components, showed educators from across the nation how to use Apogee’s RockSim software in their classrooms. RockSim allows…
Space Foundation Inspires, Enables, and Propels Educators with Summer Programs
The Space Foundation recently completed the first two courses in the 2008 Colorado Springs Space Discovery Institute series. “Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space: Living Aboard the International Space Station” demonstrated an effective way for PreK – 12th grade educators to inspire their students to learn about the fundamental processes of propulsion. The…
The Space Foundation Welcomes New Corporate Members
Moog Inc. recently joined the Space Foundation as a Corporate Partner. Founded more than 50 years ago by inventor, entrepreneur, and visionary William C. Moog, Moog started as a designer and supplier of aircraft and missile components. Today, Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog’s high-performance systems…
Space Technology Hall of Fame Exhibit to appear in Science Discovery Center
The Space Technology Hall of Fame will see increased visibility with a display at a new museum, science discovery center & planetarium in Albany, Ga. Currently under construction, the more than 15,000 square foot, $3.8 million structure will house exhibits and programming about space including multi-media presentations, a storytelling area, and a discovery room focusing…
Report from Washington
In June, the Space Foundation hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group event in Washington, D.C., with Dr. Richard Gilbrech, NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems. Gilbrech outlined the status of the Constellation program and its various components including the J2-X engine, the launch abort system, and the Orion capsule. Meanwhile, Congress continues its work on…