Space Foundation News
Technical Track Abstract Deadline is Dec. 1
The Space Foundation has extended the deadline to Dec. 1, 2014, for its Technical Track paper abstracts. Tech Track presentations will be part of the Spce Foundation’s 31st Space Symposium, to be held April 13-16, 2015, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. The Tech Track sessions will offer registrants an opportunity to hear…
Reserve Space Now for Dec. 12 Homeschool Day
In November, 47 homeschool students attended the Space Foundation Discovery Center’s first Homeschool Day, where activites included a basic engineering lesson with the design, construction and testing of simple aerodynamic landers (pictured top) and a session in Science On a Sphere® (pictured below). Homeschool Day at the Discovery Center uses hands-on science activities to reinforce…
Nov. 13 Space Story Time Features Book by Astronaut Mark Kelly
The Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs now offers the region’s only STEM-focused preschool story program. Space Story Time is held each Thursday, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., at the Discovery Center and is appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. This week’s Space Story Time on Nov. 13 will feature a book by former NASA…
Free Admission to the Discovery Center on Nov. 12 for Rosetta Landing Attempt
The Space Foundation is partnering with the German and European Space Agencies to host a public event at the Discovery Center for the Rosetta mission’s landing attempt on Nov. 12. The public is invited to Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to learn about the European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission…
Call for Papers: 31st Space Symposium Technical Track
The Space Foundation announces a Call for Papers for Technical Track presentations to be delivered April 13-14, 2015, as part of the 31st Space Symposium. Tech Track sessions offer registrants an opportunity to hear from some of the government and industry leaders in space technology development, and to learn about recent advances from presenters in…
Grant will Establish Lockheed Martin Space Education Center at Space Foundation World Headquarters
Bringing STEM to Life through Space Exploration With more than 1,400 events in 80 countries, World Space Week is the largest international celebration of science and technology, providing space education and outreach opportunities to thousands of individuals around the world. In celebration of World Space Week, Lockheed Martin pledged a grant to establish the Lockheed…
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…