Report from Headquarters

As smartphones and tablet computers grow ever more capable and popular, hardware and software designers are finding new ways to provide consumers with space-enabled services. Integration of these services into regular consumer devices means that more people are able to reap the benefits of space systems than ever before. The following excerpts contain some of…

In a ceremony hosted by TV actor Jon Cryer, two Space Foundation directors were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® on June 5 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The two new inductees were: Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Ph.D., who is a Life Director for the Space Foundation Kathryn Thornton, Ph.D., who was recently elected to the Space Foundation Board of…

Registration is now open for the Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum teacher professional development classes. These week-long, intensive, graduate-level courses provide PreK-12 educators with space-related STEM education knowledge and content that is instantly transferable to the classroom. Participants can earn continuing education credits, graduate credits, or work toward a master’s degree in multiple related…

A delegation of six Space Foundation team members witnessed the May 14 launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis as it headed for the International Space Station (ISS) on its last planned mission. But the launch had special meaning for one member of the group.  “This was worth waiting 29 years for,” said Director – Information Technology…

In keeping with the Space Foundation mission to “advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable, and propel humanity,” team members continuously work to improve their skills and professionalism. The following Space Foundation team members have recently received recognition: Erin Gorman, education assistant, has earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.…

The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is a valuable and useful classroom and research tool. The 2010 edition is available for sale, as are a limited number of previous editions at reduced prices. For information, click here.   Certain non-profit organizations, schools, and libraries may, however, qualify for donation of past editions as long as…

Space is all over the news and poular media, from fascination with the Hubble Space Telescope to the drama of final months of the Space Shuttle program. For your enjoyment, here’s a look at some fun with space:   Click here to see a unique time-lapse video of STS 131, condensing six weeks of launch preparation into a three-minute…

Thanks to a multi-million dollar donation from Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI) sixth graders at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs were able to complete their multi-curricular study of the International Space Station (ISS) in a state-of-the-art space missions simulator. The sixth graders programmed a simulation predicting when the ISS will be visible over Colorado Springs in June. “The students were absolutely amazed…

Space Foundation Certified Supporting Partner UniRemInc (Universal Remediation Inc.) has been in the news lately for its role in oil cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. UniRemInc produces a “natural, beeswax-based oil eater,” and demand for its product has exceeded supply. The Pittsburgh-area company makes about 20 tons of the material a month, but wants to expand capacity…

According to The Space Report 2010: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, space industry jobs stimulate the overall economy more than most other jobs because they offer higher salaries on average, providing more discretionary income and fostering a larger tax base. Looking at 2008 figures, the top five states for space industry wages were: Colorado –…