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Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 15, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, 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 United States Armed…
Space Commerce Institute and GEN Space Sign Partnership Agreement To Expand Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 30, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, announced that its Space Commerce Institute recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Global Entrepreneurship Network – Space (GEN Space) to explore collaborative opportunities to further support the space workforce and entrepreneurial supply…
Statement By CEO On NASA’s Artemis Launch

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 16, 2022 — Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor issued the following statement upon the launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission launch: “Today’s launch is the first big step to an aspiration held by the space community for years — returning to the Moon. This time we do it with…
Statement by CEO on New U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 2, 2022 — Tom Zelibor, CEO of Space Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement on the U.S. Space Force chief of space operations transition. After spending 38 years in the military that includes both Air Force and Space Force, Gen. John W.…
Ball Aerospace’s Denise Henry Receives Women in Aerospace, Aerospace Awareness Award

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Oct. 20, 2022 — Ball Aerospace is proud to announce that STEM Outreach Manager Denise Henry was selected to receive the Aerospace Awareness Award from Women in Aerospace (WIA). The award was presented at the WIA Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Oct. 13 in Arlington, Va. Henry has inspired tens of thousands…
Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2022 Q3 with New Findings on Global Workforce, Space Force Recruiting, Spacesuits, and Biobandages

U.S. space employment grew 2.6% during 2021 U.S. Space Force saw more than 18,000 applicants vie for 511 enlisted jobs Recent 3D printing experiments could revolutionize treatment of injuries in space COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 11, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today released…
Space Foundation and Boeing Launch Art in the Stars to Send Student Artwork into Space

Students aged 3-18 are invited to submit original artwork inspired by the theme “Breaking Boundaries in Space” All submissions will travel to space digitally aboard Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner Showcase begins on Oct. 4 with entries due by Dec. 16, 2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 4, 2022 — Boeing and Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate…
Space Foundation Announces Interview with NASA’s Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 26, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced an exclusive interview with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA’s Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate. The event, to be held live on Instagram, will present a discussion on the DART (Double Asteroid…
Space Foundation and Singapore Space & Technology Limited Sign Partnership Agreement

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 21, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization, founded in 1983, for the global space ecosystem, and Singapore Space & Technology Limited (SSTL) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that emphasizes fostering stronger partnerships in the areas of space science research, educational programs, innovation, and space related activities. The…
Space Foundation Opens Nomination Period For 2023 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award

Space Foundation’s highest award to be presented at Space Symposium Nomination period is Sept. 19-Nov. 30, 2022 Award recognizes 20 years of more of contributions that benefit humanity COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 19, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that it is…