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An Apollo 50th Anniversary Moment
The Right Stuff, Expanded by John Holst, Space Foundation Research Analyst In last month’s Apollo 50th Anniversary moment, readers glimpsed some of the character and quality of NASA’s astronauts-the right stuff-as they orbited above the Earth for seven and a half hours without power. Those astronauts continued the mission for seven more days once they…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Celebrates First Historic Reunion of African American Astronauts at Shades of Blue Gala
Space Foundation team members attended “The First Historic Reunion of America’s African American Astronauts” at this year’s Shades of Blue Gala and Fundraiser at the Denver Wings Over the Rockies Museum on Aug. 29. Shades of Blue is a Colorado-based non-profit, educational organization dedicated to mentoring, tutoring, counseling and arranging internship and employment referrals for…
Read MoreSpace Technology & Investment Forum Launches in San Francisco Sept. 30
The Space Foundation created the Space Technology & Investment Forum to bring together the early stage investor, angel and venture capital communities and space startups, with a focus on early stage investment. Technology and innovation are key aspects of the forum, addressed in both technology transfer – including from government programs, both domestic and international…
Read MoreNominate Now for 2016 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
The Space Foundation is accepting nominations through September for the 2016 recipient of its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Nominations must be received by Sept. 30, 2015, and the award will be presented at a special luncheon during the Space Foundation’s 32nd Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in…
Read MoreHow I Am Inspiring The Next Generation
by Space Foundation Director – Philanthropy Gina Taranto I have to admit, it’s a pretty cool feeling to know that I have played a role in inspiring the next Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, to know I helped provide the spark to someone who will do something so extraordinary that humanity will be forever changed.…
Read MoreTo Russia, With Love – Another Half Billion U.S. Dollars?
It’s not always easy to understand what members of Congress are thinking. For example, in the months leading up to the current recess, there was a great gnashing of teeth over U.S. acquisition of Russian space hardware – in particular, the RD-180 main rocket engine. However, in the waning hours of the session, both the…
Read MoreSpace Watch: September 2015 (Volume: 14, Issue: 9)
The View From Here To Russia, With Love – Another Half Billion U.S. Dollars? Second View How I Am Inspiring The Next Generation Top News Nominate Now for 2016 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award Space Technology & Investment Forum Launches in San Francisco Sept. 30 Space Foundation Celebrates First Historic Reunion of…
Read MoreNew Space Education Specialist to Head Teacher Liaison Program
by Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Senior Director – Education Welcome back to school, everyone! The Space Foundation has some exciting changes underway for this school year. Check it out! For starters, I would like to introduce a new member of the education team. Carah Barbarick (pictured) is our newest Space Education Specialist, joining Elias Molen…
Read MoreTeachers Benefit from Hands-on Technology Lessons
By Elias Molen, Space Education Specialist During the hot summer months along the East Coast, 60 teachers from Charles County (Md.) Public Schools expanded their expertise in space technology through Space Foundation professional development courses. Every summer for the past nine years, the Space Foundation’s education team has traveled to Charles County to deliver Space…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Plans November New Generation Networking Event in Washington
The Space Foundation believes that in order to ensure a successful future for our industry, it is imperative for the current generation of young space leaders to prepare now for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With that in mind, we created our New Generation Initiative, a series of programs designed to give young-adult…
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