Space Foundation News

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 13, 2002) — In response to the space industry’s need to attract top young talent, the Space Foundation will provide college students a jumpstart on their professional careers by conducting a College Career Fair April 10 at the 19th National Space Symposium. Space industry leaders from across the country will provide…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 4, 2002) — The American Space Showcase, presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Space Foundation, will be unveiled at the 2003 Paris Air Show, June 15-22 at Le Bourget, France. The comprehensive display of state-of-the-art exhibits will highlight American space technology. Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation and…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 27, 2002) — The future of satellite Internet and its services, obstacles and opportunities is the subject of a unique space applications panel, `Internet 3:The Case for Space,` at the International Space Symposium, scheduled September 10-13 in Toulouse. Panelists, including a network solutions leader, a leader in advanced digital fixed satellite…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2002) — `If you want to get kids interested in science, tie it to space or dinosaurs,` said Dr. Gary Coulter, lead `Biology and Physical Research` Space Discovery course instructor and professor at Colorado State University. The weeklong graduate course, conducted by the Space Foundation, recently took place at the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2002) — `If kids love what they’re doing they’ll learn from it, and kids love space,` said Juanita Hutto, 3rd grade bilingual math, science and social studies teacher at Dunn Elementary in Houston. Hutto was one of 16 teachers encouraged by her school district to take the `Rocketry and the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 12, 2002) — Space Foundation president and chief executive officer Elliot G. Pulham urged the United Nations this week to continue to work to promote the exploration, development and utilization of space by all nations. Speaking before the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space at their annual…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 14, 2002) — The Space Foundation will provide testimony later today to the Commission on the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry when they convene for their third public meeting in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, which is open to the public, the commissioners will hear testimony and conduct deliberations on…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 17, 2002) — `Biggest and best` say Space Foundation officials in describing the recently concluded 18th National Space Symposium. The symposium, which ran from April 8-11 at The Broadmoor hotel, brought more than 3,800 total participants to Colorado Springs for panel discussions, networking opportunities and to visit the 90 companies in…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 3, 2002) — From the second man on the moon, to the first African-American in space, to the world record holder for time spent space walking – the `Salute to America’s Military Astronauts` luncheon program scheduled April 10 in Colorado Springs will honor one of the largest-ever gatherings of past, present…