Second View
Learning the Value of Space Endeavors
by Jacob Vasbinder, Space Foundation Intern – International Affairs When I tell friends I am interning at the Space Foundation, they always jokingly ask me, “Are you going to be an astronaut?” Or “When are you going to Mars?” As old as those jokes have become, I understand where they are coming from. When I…
"Together"
by Space Foundation Senior Vice President – Strategic & International Affairs Steve Eisenhart Our industry is best off when we are together. Literally and figuratively. My view is that we are best off when we are working together in a collaborative fashion. Whether bi-laterally, multi-nationally or in industry partnerships, the combination of knowledge, skills and…
Celebrating World Space Week: Why We Explore Space
by Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., Space Foundation Special Advisor – Human Spaceflight World Space Week is upon us! This year’s theme is “Discovery.” How appropriate, given the fantastic images and data from the Rosetta, Philae and New Horizons missions, as well as the highly successful first flight-test of Orion. It has been a fantastic year for…
How I Am Inspiring The Next Generation
by Space Foundation Director – Philanthropy Gina Taranto I have to admit, it’s a pretty cool feeling to know that I have played a role in inspiring the next Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, to know I helped provide the spark to someone who will do something so extraordinary that humanity will be forever changed.…
A Toolbox for Understanding Space
by Micah Walter-Range, Space Foundation Director – Research & Analysis Once again bringing you the highlights of space activity around the world, the Space Foundation published The Space Report 2015 in early July. It is an exciting time to be reporting on the global space industry, with a new wave of commercial endeavors and a…
The Reusability Renaissance
By Brendan Curry, Space Foundation Vice President – Washington Operations The Space Shuttle was a truly unique and staggering bit of engineering. In many ways, it was way ahead of its time. One key capability was that the Space Shuttles could be reused. Shuttle Columbia flew 28 times, Shuttle Challenger flew 10 times, Shuttle Atlantis…
Why We Don't Spend Money in Space
By Kevin Cook, Space Foundation Vice President – Marketing & Communications We don’t spend money in space. We never have. It’s all spent — or rather invested — right here on Earth. It’s people and jobs, and the people that have these jobs create technologies and businesses big and small. These are the technologies and…
How Do You "Philanthropy?"
by Gina Taranto, Space Foundation Director – Philanthropy Philanthropy likely means different things to different people. Some might consider it donating money to a nonprofit organization of their choosing, or donating food or clothing to the homeless. Perhaps it is volunteering their time on a board or as a docent in a museum. I like…
Let's Meet at Space Foundation Yuri's Night!
Hello from Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs. I’d like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me. Until a few months ago, I was known as Lt. Col. Shelli Brunswick, USAF. In January, I returned home to Colorado Springs after 29 years in the Air Force, and am now known…
…inspire, enable and propel…
By Space Foundation Vice President – Education and Discovery Iain Probert The Space Foundation recently announced the 2015 class of Teacher Liaisons. Since its inception in 2002, this elite program has expanded worldwide and now, with the addition of 34 educators (including 13 from India), has grown to more than 150 worldwide active participants. Many…