Education
Flight Night Brings Space in the Community to Tulsa-area Schools
More than 5,000 children in Tulsa-area schools learned first-hand about the excitement of space when former NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle pilot Paul Lockhart visited their schools in May. Lockhart’s presentations reinforced the message that STEM education – science, technology, engineering and math – can lead to exciting careers. “This special week-long focus on space…
Meet Author Dian Curtis Regan at the Discovery Center June 11
The Space Foundation Discovery Center’s last Space Story Party of the school year featured guest presenter Dian Curtis Regan (pictured), author of more than 60 books for young children. She read her book Space Boy and His Dog to the young participants and signed copies of her book, which has been designated a Space Certified…
Report on Washington, D.C., Activities
On May 18, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, & Technology, Space Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, “Next Steps to Mars: Deep Space Habitats.” The diverse witness panel attracted a full gallery, and included: Jason Crusan, Director, Advanced Exploration Systems, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA John Elbon, Vice President and…
Space Foundation is Now Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame® 2017 Induction
The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2017. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. The Space Technology Hall of Fame recognizes the life-changing technologies emerging from global space programs;…
Submit Nominations Now for New Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame
The Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame is a program of the Space Foundation, created to honor the astronauts, aerospace executives, government officials, scholars and other public and private sector leaders who have contributed most significantly to the evolution, success and development of Colorado’s space economy as one of the most important in the nation…
Announcing the Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame
by Gina Taranto, Space Foundation Director – Philanthropy I’m from Colorado, born and raised. And, admittedly, those of us who puff out our chest and proudly boast, “I’m a native,” do have a bit of an ego when it comes to our state. But for good reason! Our state is simply incredible. We have some…
Share Your Expertise – Volunteer at the Discovery Center!
With the approach of summer, the Space Foundation is looking for space-enthusiasts to join our team of volunteers. Volunteers assist with everything from interacting with youth group camps visiting our Discovery Center, to putting computer skills to use in our AGI Space Missions Simulation Lab. We can use your help in our Mars Robotics Laboratory…
International Partnerships: Mission Critical and a Two-way Street
Space is a global commons, and the exploration, development and utilization of space increasingly requires global perspective and engagement. Over the past decade, the shift to a more global role has become crucial for the Space Foundation as we continue to pursue our mission, “To advance space-related endeavors, to Inspire, Enable and Propel Humanity.” Humanity,…
Space Watch: June 2016 (Volume: 15, Issue: 6)
The View From Here International Partnerships: Mission Critical and a Two-way Street Second View Announcing the Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame Top News Submit Nominations Now for New Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame Featured Speakers Announced for Space Technology & Investment Forum Partnership with PPCM Brings Super Kids Save the World to Discovery…
How Taylor Devices Seismic Dampers Save Lives
As a 2015 inductee into the Space Technology Hall of Fame®, Taylor Devices, Inc., has been recognized worldwide for space program innovations that now improve life on Earth — innovations that not only improve life, but in fact save lives. In the 1960’s, Taylor Devices was awarded a NASA contract to develop a system to…