Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation and Starburst Aerospace to Debut New Innovation Pitch Event at Space Foundation Space Symposium

(Written by Space Foundation and Starburst Editorial Team) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 25, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute is partnering with Starburst Aerospace to launch Space Symposium: Innovate. The initiative is designed…
The Space Report 2023 Q4 Shows Record Number of Launches for Third Year in a Row, Technological Firsts, and Heightened Focus on Policy

U.S. launch attempts increased by 33% Commercial launch activity grew 50% year-over-year Satellite deployment grew 23% year-over-year 14 new launch vehicles set to launch in 2024 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 23, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today released The…
Space Foundation Selects Martin Faga to Receive the 2024 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 17, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that the Honorable Martin “Marty” C. Faga has been selected as the 2024 recipient of its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Named in honor of Space Foundation’s…
Space Foundation Announces New Vice Presidents of Education and Washington Operations

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 11, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced the selection of Dr. Melissa Patton as vice president of education for the Center for Innovation and Education and Meghan Allen as senior vice president for Washington Operations.…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 12, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit 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 Forces…
Space Foundation Opens Registration for Space Symposium, To Be Held April 8-11, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 25, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that registration is now open for Space Symposium. The premier gathering of the global space ecosystem will be held April 8-11, 2024, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The…
Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2023 Q3

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 23, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, will release The Space Report 2023 Q3 tomorrow, Oct. 24. Highlights include: Space workforce in the United States and around the globe showed continued strong growth. India’s lunar lander…
Statement on the Passing of Martin “Marty” Faga

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 20, 2023 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement today on the passing of Martin “Marty” C. Faga. All of us at Space Foundation are saddened by the loss of Martin “Marty” C. Faga and…
The Role of Critical Thinking in STEAM
As an educator, you must empower your students to think critically and strategically to fuel their interest in STEAM. By nurturing these skills in our students, we can ensure they possess the necessary problem-solving traits for success across all disciplines — from science and math to engineering to arts and technology. Understanding the importance of…
Space Foundation Opens Nomination Period for 2024 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award

Space Foundation’s highest award to be presented at Space Symposium Nomination period is Sept. 21-Dec. 1, 2023 Award recognizes 20 years or more of contributions that benefit humanity COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 21, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that it is now…
