Space Foundation News
Space Foundation Joins Space Angels Network Members Expedition 2014
This fall, the Space Foundation participated in the Space Angels Network exclusive Members Expedition 2014 to Southern California space companies. The expedition toured the Mojave Air & Spaceport, plus companies located in Los Angeles, including SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Masten Aerospace, XCOR Aerospace, Whittinghill Aerospace and Firestar Technologies. The expedition offered unique insights into the private space…
Costume Ball Raises Funds for Discovery Center Field Trips
The Space Foundation annually presents a Halloween fundraiser at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to raise money for STEM education. The 3rd Annual Space & Science Fiction Costume Ball on Oct. 25 raised money to provide scholarships for students and teachers to experience hands-on field trips to the Discovery Center. Facilities at the Discovery…
Trick-or-Treat at the Discovery Center Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
The Space Foundation Discovery Center is offering a special treat on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 — two days of “Scary Space” with safe indoor trick-or-treating. Come dressed in costume and collect treats in our El Pomar Space Gallery while learning the science behind what’s scary in space. As an extra treat for parents, discounted…
3rd Annual Costume Ball is Saturday!
Save money by getting your tickets today for the 3rd Annual Space & Science Fiction Costume Ball, Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, 7:00-11:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit STEM education by providing scholarships for students and teachers to experience hands-on field trips to the Discovery Center. What’s…
Learn How to Train Like an Astronaut at the Discovery Center on Oct. 9
Oct. 9 is “To Be an Astronaut Day” at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, part of our World Space Week celebration Oct. 4-10. The Space Foundation is bringing former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., to the Discovery Center on Thursday, Oct. 9, to share his experiences as a Space Shuttle astronaut and…
Meet NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao on Oct. 9 at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation is bringing former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., to the Discovery Center on Thursday, Oct. 9, to share his experiences as a Space Shuttle astronaut and resident of the International Space Station (ISS). The public will have two opportunities to meet Chiao for autographs and photos for this World Space Week event…
Come to the Discovery Center for the Launch of World Space Week, Oct. 4
The Space Foundation will launch the start of World Space Week on Saturday, Oct. 4, with straw rocket launches and other rocket-themed activities at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. The public is invited to visit the Discovery Center for the start of the global celebration of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10. The following activities…
Support STEM Programs Through CFC Giving
Members of the U.S. military, federal employees and postal workers can give to the Space Foundation through your Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The campaign season runs now through January 15, 2015. To help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technology professionals, enter Space Foundation’s CFC code, 71807, on your campaign pledge card. Whether…
Space Foundation Takes STEM Activities to AMOS Conference
For the fifth consecutive year, the Space Foundation is playing a major role at the annual Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference in Maui, Hawai’i, Sept. 9-12. Involvement includes a featured speaker presentation by Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham, a reception for young space professionals and STEM education programs for…
Pulham is Slated as Strategic Choices for Space Featured Speaker
Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham will be a featured speaker at The Strategic Choices for Space – President’s Conference 2014, to be held Oct. 8-9 at the Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters in London. Pulham is scheduled to speak on Oct. 8 on “Issues for the Space Sector.” This international aerospace conference features papers…