Report from Headquarters

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…

Over the past five years, the global space economy has grown almost 40 percent, reflecting increasing commercialization, significant globalization, and expansion of military and civil space programs. Plus, the industry showed remarkable resiliency over the tumultuous past 12 months, demonstrating continued expansion into 2010. These findings are among many facts in The Space Report 2010:…

Steady, continuous growth has helped the Space Foundation reach the milestone mark of 101 corporate members, welcoming its newest corporate member Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) just in time for the 26th National Space Symposium.  SS/L is one of the world’s premier designers, manufacturers, and integrators of powerful geostationary satellites and satellite systems. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., the company…

The Space Foundation and NASA have signed an agreement to formalize their long-standing collaboration on building awareness of the tangible benefits of space exploration. The Space Act Agreement was signed by Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham and NASA Director – Innovative Partnership Programs Doug Comstock at the 26th National Space Symposium last month in Colorado…

The ongoing relationship between the Space Foundation and the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA) was cemented during the 26th National Space Symposium with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), establishing a “mutually beneficial relationship” between the two organizations. The MOU signing resulted from nearly a year of interaction between the two organizations, including…

The Space Report 2010: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is now available for order online and is a valuable resource on global space activity for those working in government, education, finance, and space-related businesses. This 140-page publication covers five main areas. Space Products and Services – This section provides an overview of the many ways…

The 26th National Space Symposium was made possible through the generous support of corporate sponsors, which, in turn, benefited greatly from the exposure they got to the most influential space audience anywhere. The Space Foundation deeply appreciates the 2010 sponsors, which are listed below. Companies interested in sponsoring events, activities, services, or items at the…

The National Space Symposium is the premier gathering of the global space industry and one reason it’s so special is the support and hard work of a team of 250 volunteers. These extraordinary people donated hours of their time to assist Symposium staff and attendees in various capacities, from helping with registration to staffing the…