Space Foundation News
Space Foundation endorses Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission, looks toward future with James Webb Space Telescope
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2006) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham made the following statement in response to NASA’s decision announced today to pursue a fifth servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope: “The Hubble Space Telescope is the most prolific, and arguably the most profound scientific instrument that…
Space Foundation comment on the National Space Policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2006) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham issued the following statement in response to the release today of the National Space Policy: “The Space Foundation commends the President and Administration on the formulation of a comprehensive new space policy that clearly and correctly outlines why…
Space Foundation plans fourth annual Strategic Space and Defense conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 12, 2006) — The Space Foundation and Space News present the fourth annual Strategic Space and Defense conference 10-12 Oct. 2006 at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena. Strategic Space and Defense 2006 addresses both the space-related and strategic missions of the U.S. Strategic Command. The conference continues to…
Space Foundation comments on nomination of Shana Dale as NASA Deputy Administrator
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 13, 2005) — The Space Foundation issued the following statement in response to the White House announcement that Shane Dale has been nominated to serve as NASA Deputy Administrator. The statement should be attributed to Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham. “With the White House nomination of…
Grammy Award winning Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller to open Strategic Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 17, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that American Gramaphone artist Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller will return as the featured performers at the Opening Ceremony for Strategic Space 2005 on Tuesday, 4 October. The conference, which addresses both the space-related and strategic missions of United States Strategic Command, takes…
Two days remain to receive Early Bird rate for Strategic Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 21, 2005) — Only two days remain to save $270 off the industry registration rate for Strategic Space 2005, scheduled 4-6 October at Omaha’s Qwest Convention Center and Arena. To receive the special Early Bird rate, payment must be received on or before 23 July. The Space Foundation and Space News…
Cartwright, Lord to participate at Strategic Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 30, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Gen James E. Cartwright, USMC, Commander, United States Strategic Command, and Gen Lance W. Lord, USAF, Commander, Air Force Space Command, will be featured speakers at Strategic Space 2005. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space 2005 takes place…
Congratulations to SpaceShipOne on Second Flight to Claim Ansari X-Prize
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 4, 2004) — Space Foundation president and CEO, Elliot G. Pulham, offers these comments following today’s successful flight of SpaceShipOne and Scaled Composites’ apparent win of the $10 million Ansari X-Prize. “Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the SpaceShipOne team for ‘Daring Greatly’ in their quest for the Holy…
Space Foundation Celebrates SpaceShipOne's Successful Flight
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 29, 2004) — The Space Foundation offers its heartiest congratulations to the team that successfully sent SpaceShipOne, with astronaut Mike Melvill at the controls, on an amazing sub-orbital arc over the Mojave Spaceport today. The Scaled Composites team is now just one flight away from winning the $10 million Ansari X-Prize.…
Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller to Perform at Strategic Space Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 16, 2004) — The Space Foundation and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced today that multi-million album selling American Gramaphone artist Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller will be featured performers for the Tuesday, 5 October Welcoming Ceremony of the Strategic Space 2004 Conference. The conference is scheduled 5-7 October at…