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31st Space Symposium Begins!
The Space Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium opening ceremony featured the presentation of top space awards including: Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award to June Scobee Rodgers Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award to the NASA/Industry EFT-1 Team Space Achievement Award to X-37B OTV Team John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration to Rosetta…
Read More31st Space Symposium to Launch April 13
The Space Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium runs April 13-16 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., welcoming thousands of participants and space leaders from around the world. Track all of the 31st Space Symposium activities online at www.spacesymposium.org, and download the new Space Symposium app at http://spacesymposium.org/m/. Follow the 31st #SpaceSymposium conversation on Facebook, Twitter…
Read MoreSpeaker Schedule for Space Foundation Yuri's Night
The Space Foundation’s inaugural Yuri’s Night has sold out, but for those fortunate enough to have secured tickets early, here is the schedule of speakers and activities: 5:30 Doors Open Activities available: Green Screen “Out of This World” Photo Opportunity Minecraft Mini-Missions in AGI Lab Philanthropy Guessing Game Plinko 6:00 NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao…
Read MoreAFA to Integrate High School Competition with Space Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 10, 2015) – The Air Force Association (AFA) will use its StellarXplorers group and opportunities at the 31st Space Symposium to inspire Colorado students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On the morning of Wednesday, April 15, five teams of high school students will gather at the…
Read MoreBooz Allen Hamilton to Showcase Space, C4ISR, and Cyber Capabilities at 31st Annual Space Symposium
MCLEAN, Va. (April 08, 2015) — Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) will showcase its engineering, technology, and strategic innovation expertise at the 31st annual Space Symposium April 13-16 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Booz Allen exhibit at The Broadmoor will focus on the company’s Space, C4ISR, and Cyber capabilities. Located at booth 206, it will feature such…
Read MoreYou Shop; Amazon Gives…to the Space Foundation!
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support the Space Foundation every time you shop, at no extra cost to you! When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll get the exact same prices, selection and convenience as Amazon.com. The only difference is that your shopping will benefit the programs of the Space Foundation! Amazon will…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Brings NASA Administrator Bolden to Inspire Students at Harrison High School Presentation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 6, 2015) – As part of its 31st Space Symposium, the Space Foundation is bringing NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr., to Harrison High School in Colorado Springs to deliver an inspirational talk to more than 500 middle and high school students selected to attend his presentation. Bolden will be in…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Receives Contract to Continue Development of NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Gridded Ion Thruster System
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (April 6, 2015) — Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, has been awarded a contract worth approximately $18 million from NASA Glenn Research Center to complete the development of NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster-Commercial (NEXT-C) Gridded Ion Thruster System. The NEXT-C Gridded Ion Thruster System is designed to power government and commercial spacecraft to…
Read MoreDynetics Awarded Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnership Contract
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., (April 1, 2015) — Dynetics will partner with NASA to pioneer a new rapid, highly efficient system that removes carbon dioxide (CO2) and potentially other undesirable gases from spacecraft cabin air, Dynetics officials announced today. Dynetics is one of 12 Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP) selected by NASA to advance concept studies…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Plans Washington, D.C., Event for New Generation Space Professionals
New Generation Space Leaders programs originated with the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium and have expanded to include events throughout the year and across the U.S. The Space Foundation’s New Generation Space Leaders program gives up-and-coming professionals age 35 and younger the opportunity to gain visibility and exposure to senior leaders while getting advice and insight…
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