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Space Foundation Announces New Certified Space Imagination Partners
by Rebecca Williams – Space Awareness Program Coordinator This past month, the Space Foundation welcomed two wonderful and creative authors, Mary Pierce Bale and Dian Curtis Regan, as well, Jackie Haag of Mother’s House Publishing Inc., as our newest Certified Space Imagination partners. The authors have made their homes in beautiful Colorado Springs, home of…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Education Update
by Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Senior Director – Education October at the Space Foundation Discovery Center is turning out to be a “must-come-and-see” month. We have amazing programs going on in the coming weeks for all ages. Oct. 4-10 is World Space Week and we have a number of unique education activities planned. For starters,…
Read MoreWorld Space Week 2015
by Jami Sunkel, Space Foundation Space Education Specialist The Space Foundation will kick off World Space Week at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs by offering an out-of-this-world field trip experiences for students and educators. More than 250 Pikes Peak region students will be visiting the Discovery Center for Audience with an Astronaut™ featuring Dr.…
Read MoreHomeschool Days Return to the Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation’s first Homeschool Day of the academic year took place Thursday, Sept. 17, with lessons focused on robotics and with nearly 100 students taking part (pictured). Homeschool Days at the Discovery Center are held twice a month and have been expanded this year, with lessons throughout the day to give each student more…
Read MoreSpace Agency Spotlight: Mexican Space Agency (AEM)
The Mexican Space Agency, or Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM), was formed in 2010, however the thought of a space agency was not a new concept for the Mexican nation. In the 1990’s, the nonprofit organization, the Mexican Space Society (SEM) provided a proposal to establish the AEM. While nothing came to fruition in the 90’s,…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
With the grand opening of Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™ on Oct. 3, and World Space Week beginning Oct. 4, it is going to be a busy and exciting month at the Space Foundation Discovery Center. The public is invited to join in the global celebration of World Space Week by visiting the…
Read MoreSave the Date: Space and Science Fiction Masquerade Ball, Oct. 24
The ever popular Halloween costume ball returns to the Space Foundation Discovery Center, but with some exciting changes this year. We have teamed up with GalaxyFest to present the Space and Science Fiction Masquerade Ball, with proceeds benefiting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and two tokens that can…
Read MoreAn Apollo 50th Anniversary Moment
by John Holst, Space Foundation Research Analyst By October 1965, NASA had conducted five Project Gemini missions. Four of those missions had astronauts on board. All of the Gemini missions were successful, but NASA had yet to accomplish one of the project’s primary goals: rendezvous and docking. This was important for NASA’s Project Apollo missions,…
Read MoreEnjoy Breakfast with an Astronaut at the Discovery Center
Is your regular morning routine feeling a little down to Earth? The Space Foundation Discovery Center wants to invite you to an out of this world breakfast. Enjoy a tasty meal with NASA astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, Dr. Leroy Chiao. Be sure to bring your camera or smart phone so…
Read MoreApply Now for Space Foundation’s International Teacher Liaison Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 28, 2015) — If space and teaching are your passions, the Space Foundation can connect you with other like-minded educators around the globe to share ideas for bringing space themes into the classroom. Educators from anywhere in the world are invited to apply now to become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison. This…
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