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Pulham Attends Air Force Civic Leaders Tour of Scott Air Force Base
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 20, 2008) — This week Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham is at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., participating in meetings, briefings, and exercises with the Air Force Civic Leaders group. In addition to taking part in classified and unclassified briefings on the global war on terror,…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Hosts 6th Annual Space Career Fair – April 10
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 14, 2008) — The Space Foundation will hold its sixth annual Space Career Fair on April 10, in conjunction with the 24th National Space Symposium. This event is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as transitioning military personnel. The symposium, the premier annual gathering of the global space community,…
Read MoreJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency Wins 2008 Jack Swigert Award for Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2008) — The Space Foundation will honor the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) with the 2008 John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration. This award honors the memory and enduring legacy of Apollo 13 astronaut and Colorado Congressman-elect Jack Swigert. The first international recipient of the Swigert award,…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Promotes Probert to Education Vice President
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 11, 2008) — The Space Foundation announced several promotions within the organization. Iain Probert was promoted to vice president, education. Mindy Carroll was named director, sales and corporate member services; Andrea Glassett was named director, human resources; and Kendra Horn was named director, media relations. As the face of the Space…
Read MoreAllard and Ansari Featured Speakers at 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 7, 2008) — The Honorable Wayne Allard, U.S. Senate and Ms. Anousheh Ansari, chief executive officer and co-founder, Prodea Systems, have confirmed their participation as featured speakers at the Space Foundation’s 24th National Space Symposium. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command will deliver remarks at a dinner…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Recognizes Delaware North with Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2008) — The Space Foundation has selected Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts as the recipient of the 2008 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions toward increasing public awareness of and support for the exploration and development of space. Delaware North will receive the award…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Holds Annual Board of Directors Meeting New Officers and Members Inducted
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2008) — The Space Foundation held its annual board of directors meeting and dinner in Colorado Springs, January 30 and 31, 2008. Officers and members of the board assumed their new roles and responsibilities at this time. They include, Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., USAF (Retired), vice president of Booz…
Read More24th National Space Symposium to Showcase NASA Administrators' Forum
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2008) — Four former NASA administrators will take the stage in a landmark gathering at the 24th National Space Symposium. “The NASA Administrators’ Forum” features The Honorable James M. Beggs, The Honorable Robert Frosch, Ph.D., The Honorable Sean O’Keefe, and Vice Adm. Richard H. Truly, USN (Retired). The dialogue will…
Read MoreGeneral Alston Addresses Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 25, 2008) — The Space Foundation’s Washington, D.C., office hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group (SFCG) meeting on January 24, 2008. Featured speaker Brig. Gen. C. Donald Alston, USAF, director, Space and Nuclear Operations, deputy chief of staff for Air, Space, and Information Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force,…
Read MoreDr. Hans Mark Named 2008 Recipient of Gen. James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 16, 2008) — The Space Foundation Board of Directors has selected The Honorable Hans Mark, Ph.D., for the Foundation’s highest honor – the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. The award will be presented at a special luncheon event on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 during the 24th National Space Symposium. The…
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