New Generation Social: Margaritas and Martians at the Discovery Center

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

Since 2008, the Space Foundation has made it a part of its focus to support, engage and lift up the young professionals in the aerospace industry through our New Generation program. We have consistently found that young professionals in the aerospace industry are hungry for support, connections and a greater understanding of how to take…

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Update from Washington

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

by Charles A. Harris, Space Foundation Manager – Washington Operations May was a busy month in Washington, D.C., and Capitol Hill has been buzzing with activity, including several space and cyber-related hearings.On May 17, the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on military space organization, policy and programs. The…

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Dedication to a Cause

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

It’s remarkable what a small group of dedicated people can accomplish. Hundreds of thousands of people work in the global space industry. Without a doubt, this group includes an impressive line-up of scientists, physicists, engineers, mathematicians and myriad specialists. Still, this represents no more than a tiny fraction of humanity. Yet the scale and number of…

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Supporting Innovation Incubators in the U.S.

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

As the Space Foundation prepares for its annual Space Technology & Investment Forum (ST&IF) this summer, Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick traveled to Texas to learn more about start-up incubator collaboration in Austin and San Antonio. San Antonio is the second largest cyber community in the U.S., and while cybersecurity is commonly associated with national defense,…

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Learn the Benefits of Volunteering at the Space Foundation

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

As a nonprofit organization, we rely heavily on support from not only the aerospace community, but our local community as well. It is from our local community that we find many of our wonderful volunteers, who support the Space Foundation in many ways. One of our amazing volunteers is Jeff Gonyea. Jeff began volunteering with the…

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It's Not Too Late to Give Your Child an Explore Space Experience this Summer

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

There are still some openings in the Space Foundation’s summer Explore Space Experience program. Four week-long sessions are offered June 12 – July 20 for children ages nine through 14. Your future explorers will enjoy a variety of hands-on, immersive activities and experiences based on space and science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). The…

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Space Watch: June 2017 (Volume: 16, Issue: 6)

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

The View From Here Dedication to a Cause Top News Registration Opens for Space Technology & Investment Forum 2017 Supporting Innovation Incubators in the U.S. Spotlight It’s Not Too Late to Give Your Child an Explore Space Experience this Summer Space Foundation Discovery Center Prepares for Summer Space Gardening Learn the Benefits of Volunteering at…

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Registration Opens for Space Technology & Investment Forum 2017

By developer | June 1, 2017 |

Now in its third year, the Space Foundation’s Space Technology & Investment Forum (ST&IF) will bring together top venture capitalists and angel investors with space industry experts who can explain the technical, legal and business issues critical to market analysis and risk assessment. ST&IF 2017 will be held in the heart of San Francisco at…

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