Space Foundation News

The Space Foundation created the Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame in 2016 to inspire future space heroes, to celebrate those who have contributed most significantly to the development and success of Colorado’s space economy and to highlight Colorado’s role as a hub for all things space, including: Ranking second in the nation for aerospace…

You may be able to double the impact of your gift to the Space Foundation by having it matched by your employer. Many companies offer a matching gift program to employees and retirees that allows you to double your gift amount by simply following the guidelines they have set in place. These matching gifts provide…

Each April, Yuri’s Night parties around the world celebrate the accomplishments of Yuri Gagarin’s first manned spaceflight in April 1961. Kicking off Space Symposium week in Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation hosts a “party with a purpose,” of our own. Space Foundation Yuri’s Night takes place the Sunday before the annual Space Symposium. This year…

During its annual Space Symposium, the Space Foundation recognizes a select number of outstanding New Generation space professionals, age 35 and younger, by including them in main agenda activities, either on a panel or as a Master Moderator for the day.   This year, the Space Foundation will highlight its support of the Brooke Owens…

Thanks to a grant from Harris Corporation, students at six Colorado Springs schools will get to hear first-hand about a former NASA astronaut’s experiences in space. Lt. Col. Duane “Digger” Carey, USAF (Ret.), will speak to students at Academy Endeavor Elementary, Coronado High, Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary, Evans International Elementary, McAuliffe Elementary and Wildflower Elementary,…

Bernadette Maisel, Space Foundation Director – Program Initiatives, has been selected by the Colorado Springs Business Journal (CSBJ) to receive a Rising Stars Award, the city’s most prestigious award for professionals under the age of 40.   To be selected, each candidate was reviewed by a selection committee on five criteria — career history, business…

Your Generosity is the Heart of our Mission Your philanthropic support is critical in fueling the Space Foundation’s mission success. This generosity is significant in funding our education, advocacy and public awareness about the importance of space. Your support comes to us in many ways throughout the year: Swigert Society The Swigert Society is a…

New Generation space professionals age 35 or younger are invited to register now for a cocktail reception hosted by Women in Aerospace (WIA) with special guest Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO, SpaceX. The reception is also sponsored by L3 Technologies and will be held Wednesday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Torrance,…

The Space Foundation education team traveled to Tulsa, Okla., at the end of January to deliver a Space in the Community program to students, teachers and parents there. The first three days of the visit were spent in rural Mayes County where approximately 4,500 students heard first-hand about adventures in space from former NASA astronaut…

The Space Foundation’s third annual Faga Forum on Space Intelligence will be held Feb. 20, at SAIC in Chantilly, Va., providing the opportunity to hear from featured speaker Greg Vogle, recently retired Deputy Director of CIA for Operations.   At the CIA, Vogle held senior executive positions in charge of global clandestine operations. His special skills…