Space Foundation News
Anousheh Ansari Presents Portrait at Space Foundation Discovery Center
In 2006, Anousheh Ansari captured headlines as the first female private space explorer, the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent. In August, Ansari visited the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to unveil her portrait on display in the gallery, and to sign autographs for the public.…
Costume Up for STEM Education!
Sponsorships and Tickets Now Available for the Space & Science Fiction Costume Ball You are invited to join us for an ‘out of this world’ event by sponsoring and attending the third annual Space & Science Fiction Costume Ball to benefit STEM education at the Space Foundation. The Ball will be held on the evening…
Space Foundation Hosts Viewing of WorldView-3 Launch
Members of the public joined Space Foundation team members at its World Headquarters and Discovery Center in Colorado Springs in August to watch a live feed of the successful launch of DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-3, the most sophisticated civilian imaging satellite to date. DigitalGlobe and its manufacturing partner, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., are both based in…
Discovery Center "Star Days" Begin Monthly Sept. 6
Now that “Summer of Discovery” has ended for the season at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, “Star Days” will return, with full-day space-themed activities and presentations, beginning Saturday, Sept. 6. The “Star Days” theme for Sept. 6 is “Exploring Mars,” featuring a special Science On a Sphere® presentation, “The Air of Mars:…
Summer of Discovery Continues Through Aug. 16
There’s still time to experience Summer of Discovery at the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. Space-themed activities for all ages continue through Saturday, Aug. 16. Plan now for the grand finale of Summer of Discovery, a beer tasting event, “Rocket in My Beer,” to be held at the Discovery Center Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1:00…
Saturday at the Discovery Center
Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Discovery Center features a new game in our AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory, plus a performance by the Colorado Springs Conservatory at 4:00 p.m., followed by a video produced by KCME-FM classical music and an appearance by KCME radio host Michael Campion. Crafts and activities on Saturday include driving rovers…
Girls' STEM Day and Sally Ride Night A Huge Success
Celebrating an Icon and Inspiring the Next Generation to Reach for the Stars Girls, ages 3-17, had a day of fun and motivation at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs on July 23 for a Girls’ STEM Day. More than 50 girls and their families attended the event, and a variety of activities…
Nominations Sought for the 2015 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
The Space Foundation is now accepting nominations for its highest honor, the annual General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Honoring its late, long-time chairman, Gen. James E. Hill, USAF, Ret., the award recognizes outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves through lifetime contributions to humankind through exploration, development and use of space, or through…
Space Foundation Welcomes New Corporate Members
The Space Foundation receives support from 123 Corporate Members, who make it possible for us to successfully deliver programs that advance space-related endeavors. In return, our Corporate Members receive recognition, marketing, business development and networking opportunities, reports on important space issues and opportunities for deep involvement in the Space Symposium. The Space Foundation offers five…
Anousheh Ansari Portrait Unveiled at the Discovery Center
In 2006, Anousheh Ansari captured headlines as the first female private space explorer, the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent. This week, Ansari visited the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to unveil her portrait on display in the gallery, and to sign autographs for the public.…