Space Foundation News
Ten Years of Global Space Data Now Available Online
Over the course of the past decade, the Space Foundation research team has gathered an ever-expanding collection of information about the space industry, government policies and priorities, and the evolving trends that influence space activity. All of this data is now available in a single place, ready for use in research, reports, business analysis and…
Space Foundation Holds its First Space Technology & Investment Forum
Held in the heart of the San Francisco financial district, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, the Space Foundation launched its first Space Technology & Investment Forum, 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. The Forum…
Military Affairs Council Hail and Farewell at Space Foundation World Headquarters
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Military Affairs Council (MAC) of the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance™ held a Hail and Farewell reception to welcome senior military leaders who have moved to the Colorado Springs region. The event was held at Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs. There were no farewells for the evening, but…
Enjoy Breakfast with an Astronaut at the Discovery Center
Is your regular morning routine feeling a little down to Earth? The Space Foundation Discovery Center wants to invite you to an out of this world breakfast. Enjoy a tasty meal with NASA astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, Dr. Leroy Chiao. Be sure to bring your camera or smart phone so…
Space Technology & Investment Forum to be Held in San Francisco’s Financial District Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
The Space Foundation is holding a by-invitation gathering of some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Held in the heart of the San Francisco financial district, the Space Technology & Investment Forum is a boutique investment conference that brings together top venture capitalists…
Last Days for "Great Balls of Fire"
Are meteorites a threat to our planet? Find out at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs! “Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors” is a national traveling exhibit at the Discovery Center through Sept. 12. This spectacular 3,000 square foot interactive exhibit details the origins and study of asteroids, comets and meteors,…
Nominate Now for 2016 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
The Space Foundation is accepting nominations through September for the 2016 recipient of its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Nominations must be received by Sept. 30, 2015, and the award will be presented at a special luncheon during the Space Foundation’s 32nd Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in…
Space Technology & Investment Forum Launches in San Francisco Sept. 30
The Space Foundation created the Space Technology & Investment Forum to bring together the early stage investor, angel and venture capital communities and space startups, with a focus on early stage investment. Technology and innovation are key aspects of the forum, addressed in both technology transfer – including from government programs, both domestic and international…
Space Foundation Celebrates First Historic Reunion of African American Astronauts at Shades of Blue Gala
Space Foundation team members attended “The First Historic Reunion of America’s African American Astronauts” at this year’s Shades of Blue Gala and Fundraiser at the Denver Wings Over the Rockies Museum on Aug. 29. Shades of Blue is a Colorado-based non-profit, educational organization dedicated to mentoring, tutoring, counseling and arranging internship and employment referrals for…
Aug. 31 is Last Day for Space Technology Hall of Fame Nominations
The deadline is Aug. 31, 2015, to nominate a technology for 2016 induction into the Space Foundation’s prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame®. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals from anywhere in the world who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. The 2015 inductees were: Chronos Vision Technology,…