Space Foundation Press Releases
Educators Embark on Learning Adventure with Space Discovery Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 13, 2008) — The Space Foundation’s Space Discovery Institute is set to begin June 16. This engaging program is comprised of five intensive, week-long, graduate-level, in-residence courses in Colorado Springs, Colo. These interactive, hands-on courses utilize proven teaching strategies designed to provide educators with experience, knowledge, and content that is instantly…
Attenborough Confirmed as Featured Speaker for Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 11, 2008) — Mr. Stephen Attenborough, commercial director, Virgin Galactic will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. Attenborough will address Virgin Galactic’s commercial space activities. His presentation, entitled “Virgin Galactic – The Commercial Story,” will take place at 3:30 p.m. on June 18. The…
Space Sector Market Performance and Trends — Featured Discussion at Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 10, 2008) — Senior Wall Street analysts will discuss the performance and impact of space-related businesses in the overall market during a panel at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. “Sector Performance, Trends, and Expectations: Space, Aerospace, Defense, and Defense Electronics;” will address existing trends and areas of growth across…
Gilbrech Addresses Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 6, 2008) — The Space Foundation hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group (SFCG) event on June 4, 2008. NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems, Dr. Richard Gilbrech, addressed reporters representing national, trade, and wire services. Gilbrech is responsible for leading the development of the new spacecraft that will return U.S. astronauts…
Space Business Forum: New York to Address Government Space Acquisition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 3, 2008) — U.S. Government spending on space accounts for one-quarter of the $251 billion global space economy. Current and anticipated government spending on space will be the focus of a panel at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. “Government Acquisitions – Where Space Dollars are Flowing in Aerospace” will…
Space Tourism, Climate Change Featured Topics at Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(May. 30, 2008) — Two important growth areas in the business of space, renewable energy and space tourism, will be the focus of featured speakers at Space Business Forum: New York. The increasing requirements for clean, renewable energy in the face of climate change and the role of new and evolving space technology in…
Converged Media Through Space Panel Focus at Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 29, 2008) — Business and investment opportunities enabled by space and space-based assets across the spectrum of new and emerging media forms will be the focus of a panel at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. “Converged Media- A Natural for Space,” will bring together senior officials from companies whose…
Space Business Forum: New York Additional Speakers Confirm
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 23, 2008) — In addition to the previously announced featured speakers and moderators at Space Business Forum: New York, the following leaders from across the space and financial communities will speak at this diverse forum. Mr. William R. Claybaugh, II, Director, Studies and Analysis, Office of Program Assessment and Evaluation, NASA…
Panel Discusses Space Policy at Space Power Caucus Event
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 21, 2008) — On May 21, the Space Foundation and the National Defense Industrial Association hosted the second Congressional Space Power Caucus Breakfast of 2008 in Washington, D.C. The breakfast featured a panel discussion about a national security space strategy. The panel was moderated by Dr. Michael O’Hanlon, senior fellow, foreign policy,…
Additional Speakers Confirm for Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 19, 2008) — Additional noteworthy individuals have confirmed their participation in the Space Foundation’s new event, Space Business Forum: New York. The inaugural Space Business Forum: New York is designed for Wall Street analysts, investment bankers, institutional advisors, and high-risk insurers to engage in meaningful dialogue with industry leaders about aerospace…