Space Foundation News
31st Space Symposium Wraps Up with Space Technology Hall of Fame Ceremonies
The Space Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium will culminate on April 16 with ceremonies celebrating the induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® of two innovations developed for space that now improve life on Earth. The inductees are: Chronos Vision Technology, a refractive eye surgery device used internationally to improve vision Seismic Damper Technology, a…
31st Space Symposium Begins!
The Space Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium opening ceremony featured the presentation of top space awards including: Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award to June Scobee Rodgers Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award to the NASA/Industry EFT-1 Team Space Achievement Award to X-37B OTV Team John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration to Rosetta…
Speaker Schedule for Space Foundation Yuri's Night
The Space Foundation’s inaugural Yuri’s Night has sold out, but for those fortunate enough to have secured tickets early, here is the schedule of speakers and activities: 5:30 Doors Open Activities available: Green Screen “Out of This World” Photo Opportunity Minecraft Mini-Missions in AGI Lab Philanthropy Guessing Game Plinko 6:00 NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao…
31st Space Symposium to Launch April 13
The Space Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium runs April 13-16 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., welcoming thousands of participants and space leaders from around the world. Track all of the 31st Space Symposium activities online at www.spacesymposium.org, and download the new Space Symposium app at http://spacesymposium.org/m/. Follow the 31st #SpaceSymposium conversation on Facebook, Twitter…
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The Ball Aerospace Exhibit Pavilion is Going Up!
The annual sight of the Pavilion being erected at The Broadmoor is a sure sign that the Space Symposium is about to begin. The Ball Aerospace Exhibit Pavilion is one of two halls where exhibitors from around the world will be displaying the latest in space technology, products and services during the 31st Space Symposium, April…
Dr. Wanda Austin Selected to Serve on President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Wanda Austin, Ph.D., Aerospace Corporation president and CEO, has been selected by President Barack Obama to serve on President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Austin also serves on the Space Foundation Board of Directors. PCAST is an advisory group of the nation’s leading scientists and engineers who directly advise the President and the…
Scott Kelly Begins a Year in Space
The Space Foundation sends its best wishes to Scott Kelly as he begins his history-making year in space. Kelly set off for the International Space Station (ISS) today aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, along with cosmonauts Mikhail Kornienko (pictured with Kelly), who also plans a year in space, and Gennady Padalka, who will spend six…
World's Space Agency Leaders to Speak at 31st Space Symposium
For 2015, the Space Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium will offer more international and government participation, and more opportunities to conduct business than ever before. The 31st Space Symposium will be held April 13-16, 2015, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. This international space conference annually attracts thousands of space professionals and decision makers.…
Pulham Speaks at FAA Conference
Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham was a featured speaker today at the 18th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference, being held Feb. 4 and 5 at the National Housing Center, in Washington, D.C. The conference focuses on U.S. commercial launch activities, commercial human spaceflight, commercial crew and commercial spaceports. In his comments, Pulham…