Space Foundation Press Releases
The Space Report 2024 Q4 Shows Record Annual Launches, Strong H2 Market Performance, and Growing Demand for Tracking and Removal of Orbital Debris
Orbital launch attempts increase 16%; spacecraft mass to orbit grows 40% Public space companies outperform benchmark indexes with strong H2 S. Department of Commerce trials new TraCSS space-tracking system COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 21, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, released…
Space Foundation and Starburst to Host Second Annual Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 15, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute and global aerospace and defense innovation catalyst Starburst are partnering for the second year to host the “Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition.” This initiative…
Space Foundation Launches Space Path Program to Help Companies Navigate the Space Industry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 7, 2025— Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute will launch Space Path: Space Business Bootcamp on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The all-day virtual program is designed for companies to create scalable and sustainable…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 9, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship. This scholarship provides a uniformed, young professional member of the…
The Space Report 2024 Q3 Shows Significant Private Workforce Growth in Europe, a Push for Commercial Space Stations, and Space Force Surpassing Guardian Recruiting Goals
Europe’s annual private sector space employment grew 66% in the last decade. Four space stations in development signal a new era of commercial space. The U.S. Space Force exceeded its Guardian recruiting goals set for FY 2024. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 22, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a…
Space Foundation Announces New Government Relations Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 1, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem, today announced two additions to its Government Relations team: Patrick Slaughter as director of government relations national security space and, Mariah Sumner as director of government relations outreach. In announcing these…
Space Foundation to Celebrate World Space Week 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 11, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem, today announced programming for its celebration of World Space Week 2024, Oct. 4-10. This year, the theme for the annual event is “Space and Climate Change,” to highlight the pivotal role…
The Space Report 2024 Q2: Record Launches, NASA’s Artemis Push, Cleaner Rocket Fuels, NOAA Satellite Tech
126 launch attempts through June 2024 topped 2023 record by 30% NASA trims jobs and science funding to support Artemis amid flat budget through 2025 As launches increase, scientists explore greener rocket fuels COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — July 30, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the…
Space Foundation Partners With New Mexico Space Grant Consortium to Host Teacher Professional Development Workshop
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 26, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem, today announced it will host a three-day teacher professional development workshop at Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum from July 9-11 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Supported by grant funding from the New Mexico…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Applications for International Teacher Liaison Program
Application deadline: Sept. 30, 2024 Program community currently over 375 educators from 25 countries Selectees will take part in the Space Symposium in April 2025 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 18, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem, today announced it is accepting applications…