Space Foundation News
Statement on the passing of General Howell Estes, USAF
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 25, 2024 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement today on the passing of Gen. Howell Estes, USAF / NORAD, Space Command Leader. “All of us at Space Foundation extend our condolences to the family, friends and…
Read MoreStatement on the Passing of Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF/NASA Gemini, Apollo and Apollo-Soyuz Astronaut
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 18, 2024 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement today on the passing of Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF / NASA Gemini, Apollo and Apollo-Soyuz astronaut. “From an era that introduced our nation and the world to our…
Read MoreStatement on the Successful Launch of Starship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 14, 2024 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement today on the launch of SpaceX’s Starship. “All of us at Space Foundation extend our congratulations to the entire SpaceX team on today’s successful launch of Starship.…
Read MoreStatement on the Passing of Frank Borman
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 9, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today issued the following statement on the passing of Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman: “As Commander of the boldest mission in human history – Apollo 8, Frank Borman led…
Read MoreStatement on the Passing of Martin “Marty” Faga
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 20, 2023 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement today on the passing of Martin “Marty” C. Faga. All of us at Space Foundation are saddened by the loss of Martin “Marty” C. Faga and…
Read MoreRachel Harrington is 2023 recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Rachel Harrington has over 16 years of professional experience in K-8 instruction and currently teaches science at Haller Middle School in Arlington, WA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (2006) in K-8 instruction and Master of Education in Literacy Instruction (2010) from Western Washington University. In 2016, in conjunction with her role as a teacher,…
Read MoreDan Saldana is 2022 Recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Dan Saldana was the recipient of the 2022 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. He acquired a passion for space at a very early age when his 5th-grade class was chosen to attend a series of lectures by Dr. Werner Von Braun on space travel to the Moon and Mars. Dan’s passion led him to…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Driving Discussions for a Greener Future
On July 19, NASA, in partnership with Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), brought together key federal agency partners to explore the latest scientific advancements and innovative solutions for studying our climate at an interagency event in Washington, D.C. As the urgency of climate change continues to escalate, this Climate Interagency Hill Day gathered key government officials…
Read MoreStatement on the Passing of Kathy Hybl
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 3, 2023 — Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle issued the following statement on the passing of Kathy Hybl: “The Space Foundation team extends our deepest sympathies to the entire Hybl family and El Pomar Foundation on the passing of our friend and supporter Kathy Hybl. Kathy’s life was one of care and…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Selects Major General Heather Pringle, USAF as its New Chief Executive Officer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 5, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced the selection of Major General Heather Pringle, U.S. Air Force, as its new chief executive officer effective July 1, 2023. Presently serving as Commander, Air Force Research Laboratory,…
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