Space Foundation News
Military space leaders address sell-out crowd at Strategic Space 2003
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 4, 2003) — It was standing-room only at Strategic Space 2003, a national security space conference held 2-4 September at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Omaha, Neb. Key officials from United States Strategic Command, NASA, Air Force Space Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, Naval Network and Space Operations, Army Space &…
Unique education partnership between Space Foundation and American Astronautical Society
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 3, 2003) — George Mason University (GMU) has teamed with the American Astronautical Society and the Space Foundation to offer a short course on “The U.S. Government Space Sector.” Developed by the George Mason University School of Public Policy, Center for Aerospace Policy Research, the course will provide an overview of…
Space Foundation Appoints Director of Marketing & Development
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 7, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today that Kevin C. Cook has been chosen to fill the newly created position of Director of Marketing & Development. Responsible for development of the Space Foundation’s mission critical Space Technology Hall of Fame and Space Certification programs, Cook also shares responsibility for overall…
Space Foundation Appoints Chief of Staff
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 5, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today that James `Jim` Jannette has been promoted to the position of Chief of Staff. Jannette had previously served as Space Foundation Vice President of Marketing and Communications and director of marketing, since joining the Space Foundation in 2000. Jannette is responsible for the…
Nominations sought for 2004 Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Aug. 1, 2003) — The Space Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2004 Space Technology Hall of Fame. All nominations are due to the Space Foundation by October 31, 2003. The Space Technology Hall of Fame honors technologies and innovators who have transformed space-based technology into commercial products and services. The Cochlear…
Space Foundation and Air Force Academy train teachers on space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2003) — The Space Foundation recently wrapped up its `Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space` Space Discovery graduate course, a unique hands- on experience for educators to gain new skills and content knowledge in math, science and aerospace studies. The course was held July 7-11 at the United…
Space Foundation leads NASA's Blue Ribbon Panel
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 19, 2003) — NASA has selected the Space Foundation to form a “Blue Ribbon Panel” to develop new educator astronaut evaluative criteria. Led by Dr. Patricia “Patty” Arnold, Space Foundation Vice President of Education and Workforce Development, the nine-member panel is meeting at Space Foundation headquarters for an intensive five-week effort…
Space Foundation applauds Mars Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 17, 2003) — “The ability of humans to explore Mars has never been better, and the desire to do so has never been greater,” said Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham in applauding the launch this month of three near-simultaneous Mars exploration missions. Two robotic Mars explorers…
Sponsors support Strategic Space 2003
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 5, 2003) — Several Space Foundation industry partners have already secured a supporting role as sponsors at Strategic Space 2003. Strategic Space is a highly focused, national security space conference, which takes place 2-4 September 2003 in Omaha, Neb., in support of America’s strategic space forces. The new conference includes featured…
Space Foundation CEO honored with space award in Houston
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 5, 2003) — The RNASA Foundation (Rotary National Award for Space Achievement) of Houston, Texas, recently honored Elliot G. Pulham, Space Foundation President & Chief Executive Officer, with its Space Communicator Award. The award recognizes Pulham for his unique and diverse contributions to the public’s awareness and understanding of our nation’s…