Space Foundation Press Releases
Medtronic LaRC-SI and Radar Technologies International WATEX are the 2016 Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 25, 2016) – The Space Foundation’s 32nd Space Symposium will culminate on April 14 with ceremonies celebrating the induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® of two innovations developed for space that now improve life on Earth. The 2016 inductees are: Medtronic LaRC-SI, revolutionary insulation for the treatment of heart…
Andy Weir Wins 2016 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 18, 2016) – Andy Weir’s debut novel The Martian captivated readers when it was first published as a blog in 2011. Weir’s fictional story of NASA astronaut Mark Watney’s struggle to survive on Mars attracted the interest of a broad population, well beyond the ranks of space fans. Enthusiasm for the…
Space Foundation Offers Explore Space Experience for Ages 9-12 This Summer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 16, 2016) – The Space Foundation has created a new summer program at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, specifically for youngsters ages nine through 12 years. Explore Space Experience is designed and led by certified master teachers to offer a variety of hands-on, immersive activities and experiences based on space…
Radiance Technologies and Dynetics Selected for NASA SLS Core Stage Contract
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 11, 2016) – NASA has awarded the Radiance Technologies (Radiance) and Dynetics team a delivery order under the Engineering Solutions and Prototyping (ESP) contract to fabricate, assemble and transport the Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage (CS) Pathfinder Vehicle (PV). The CS PV is a form/fit representation of the SLS Core Stage…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Launches National Security Payload into Orbit for U.S. Government
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Feb. 10, 2016) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), propelled a national security payload into orbit for the U.S. government today. The mission was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket. Aerojet Rocketdyne propulsion included an RS-68A…
Space Foundation to Bring NASA Astronaut and STEM Education Program to St. Vrain Valley Schools
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 9, 2016) – The Space Foundation is taking its Space in the Community STEM education program to St. Vrain Valley Schools in February. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., will share his experiences in space with students at several St. Vrain Valley Schools in Erie and Longmont, Colo., and will also…
a.i. solutions celebrates 20 years of providing industry smarter approaches and better results
LANHAM, MD. – This year, a.i. solutions celebrates its 20th anniversary of serving American defense and civilian space agencies. From its simple beginnings automating maneuver planning for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) missions, a.i. solutions has grown to more than 400 employees nationwide. “Since we launched in 1996, our goal has always been to…
Math, Love and Rovers – Only at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, February 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2016) – February is going to be an exciting month at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, filled with math, love and rovers. Fun and interactive activities and meet ups designed for all ages will bring together the Colorado Springs community this month. The new traveling exhibit, MathAlive!, presented by Raytheon, recently…
Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Program Expands International Outreach
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 4, 2016) – The Space Foundation has selected 27 outstanding educators for its Flight 13-16 of Teacher Liaisons, including nine educators from India. This expands the international reach of this elite program, and brings the total number of international Teacher Liaisons to 29. The educators were chosen for their active promotion of…
Save the Date: Space Technology & Investment Forum Aug. 16 & 17, 2016
The Space Foundation is building on the success of its first Space Technology & Investment Forum (ST&IF) with an expanded version of the conference for 2016. ST&IF 2016 is a by-invitation gathering of some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Held in the…