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Panels Announced for the Space Technology & Investment Forum
The Space Foundation is holding a by-invitation gathering of some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Hear and meet more than 40 speakers in a unique and exclusive environment at the Space Technology & Investment Forum 2016, to be held Aug. 16 &…
Read MoreSpace Watch: July 2016 (Volume: 15, Issue: 7)
The View From Here Expanding the Suez Canal, and other Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Second View Patti Grace Smith (1947-2016) Top News Panels Announced for the Space Technology & Investment Forum Space Foundation Report Reveals Global Space Economy at $323 Billion in 2015 Nomination Period Opens for 2017 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space…
Read MorePatti Grace Smith (1947-2016)
by Lon Levin, Director Emeritus and Former Chairman, Space Foundation In September 1963, twelve African American teenagers dared to integrate the Tuskegee High School in Macon County, Alabama. Defying Governor George Wallace’s proclamation of “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever” and the guns of the Alabama State Troopers surrounding the building, these kids, with…
Read MoreReport on Space Foundation Participation in Delegation to UN Meetings
The Space Foundation participated June 8-17 in the 59th Session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, at the United Nations Office in Vienna. The Committee meets every year to promote international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. During this year’s session, David Kendall, of Canada, assumed the chair of…
Read MoreSave the Date for Faga Forum on Space Intelligence
Plan now to attend the Space Foundation’s Faga Forum on Space Intelligence, a one-day classified conference that connects participants with government and industry decision makers versed in national security space and intelligence issues. Following on the success of the first Faga Forum on Space Intelligence, the 2017 conference will also be held in the Washington,…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Supports Korean Leadership Program
With support from the Space Foundation, a Korean delegation enjoyed an eventful and a memorable visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex and our partners at Space Florida. The group was led by Director of American Center Korea Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Seoul, Kim Su Nam. The June visit was partially the result of…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Report Reveals Global Space Economy at $323 Billion in 2015
The Space Foundation has released the findings of its publication The Space Report 2016: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, the definitive annual overview of the global space industry and serves as a valuable resource for government and business leaders, educators, financial analysts, students and space-related businesses. The 2016 issue details how the global…
Read MoreJuly 1 is the Deadline to Nominate a Colorado Space Hero
Colorado is “home” to more astronauts than any other state in the U.S., with at least 100 NASA astronauts who were born, educated, worked or resided in the state. It is also home to some of the world’s leading aerospace executives, engineers and visionaries who led the development of Colorado’s space economy to become of…
Read MoreHear the Inside Story of the Apollo 11 Mission from Former NASA Engineer
Meet Lou Ramon at the Discovery Center July 16 During his nearly 50-year aerospace career, former NASA engineer Lou Ramon was involved in a number of U.S. human spaceflight programs, from Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle to the International Space Station. He is now a dedicated volunteer docent at the Space Foundation Discovery Center…
Read MoreNew Corporate Giving Club Members Welcomed
by Kelly Shelton, Space Foundation Manager – Philanthropy The Space Foundation welcomes and thanks its newest member companies of the Corporate Giving Club. This annual program gives participating companies year-round marketing recognition along with some other great benefits. The marketing benefits include social media recognition, inclusion in our enewsletter Space Watch, branding in our lobby and…
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