Space Foundation News
Gala Celebrates Colorado Space Heroes
Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame GalaHonoring the past, inspiring the future. It is time to honor and celebrate those who have advanced space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity, and Colorado’s role in inspiring the next generation of space heroes. To honor the astronauts, aerospace executives, government officials, military leaders and others who…
Space Foundation Launches New DiscoverSpace.org Website
Editor’s note: The Space Foundation has launched a second website, this one targeting its educator, parent and community audiences, www.DiscoverSpace.org The project was led by Space Foundation Full Stack Web Developer Christopher Stevens, with Space Foundation Web Developers/Designers Brigit Schroeder and Brian McCarrie. We asked Chris to share the details of this three-year project with…
Submit Artwork Now for International Student Art Contest
The Space Foundation is seeking talented, creative student artists from around the world, ages 3 to 18 years, to enter its seventh annual International Student Art Contest. Children may draw, paint or create a digital mixed media image for the 2017 contest theme “Space Through My Eyes…” The deadline to submit entries is noon universal…
Promoting Colorado's Role as a Leader in Space
To honor the astronauts, aerospace executives, government officials, military leaders and others who have contributed most significantly to the development and success of Colorado’s space economy, the Space Foundation has created the Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame. The first honorees were announced in August, and will be recognized at a black tie gala, to…
Dr. Erin Macdonald is Featured World Space Week Speaker
In Colorado, and around the world, space enthusiasts, professionals, students and hobbyists will celebrate humankinds’ achievements in space during World Space Week, Oct. 4 – 10. The Space Foundation will invite classes from its Teacher Liaison program to the U.S. Air Force Academy during World Space Week for a special presentation with Erin Macdonald, Ph.D.,…
An Opportunity to Honor an Outstanding Lifetime of Space Achievement
Each spring, the Space Foundation holds a special luncheon during the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs to confer its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Only a few weeks remain to submit a nomination for the person to be honored in 2017. Nominations must be received by Sept. 30, 2016,…
Space Technology & Investment Forum Concludes Aug. 17 with StartUp Showcase
The Space Foundation’s second annual Space Technology & Investment Forum will wind up today in San Franciso with a StartUp Showcase Reception for all participants. Forum attendees can learn more about the featured startups, while also networking with some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary individuals from the investment sectors of space and technology.…
Space Foundation Launches Space Technology & Investment Forum
The Space Foundation’s two-day by-invitation Space Technology & Investment Forum opened in San Francisco this morning, bringing together top venture capitalists and angel investors with space industry experts to explain the technical, legal and business issues critical to market analysis and risk assessment. Successful space industry CEOs and founders of new space startups are sharing…
Space Technology & Investment Forum Attendees are Invited to Participate in StartUp Showcase
At the close of the Space Technology & Investment Forum, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, the StartUp Showcase Reception will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Skyline B&C on the 21st floor at the J.W. Marriott Union Square-San Francisco. Forum attendees can learn more about the featured startups, and startups can widen their circle…
Submit A Nomination by Aug. 15 for Space Technology Hall of Fame
The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2017. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. The Space Technology Hall of Fame recognizes the life-changing technologies emerging from global space programs;…