Space Foundation News
Gen. William Shelton Opens 30th Space Symposium
Featured speaker Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, Commander, Air Force Space Command, opened the general program of the Space Foundation’s 30th Space Symposium on May 20. The strong military content of this year’s program continued Tuesday morning, when Shelton was followed by speaker BG Jeffrey A. Farnsworth, USA, Deputy Commanding General for Operations, U.S. Army…
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2014 Leads into Space Symposium
Each year, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) holds its international Space Generation Fusion Forum in conjunction with the Space Symposium. Fusion Forum takes place May 18 and 19 this year at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. Fusion Forum participation is limited to a group of up to 50 top young adults…
Space Foundation Cyber 1.4 Has Launched
The Space Foundation’s annual cyberspace conference began May 19 with a networking breakfast at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Each year, this cyber conference precedes the opening ceremony of the Space Symposium. Although separate conferences, both are presented by the Space Foundation and complement each other in offering forums for discussing crucial issues…
Briefings at 30th Space Symposium Offer Media Special Access to Key Speakers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 15, 2014) – Space Foundation media briefings at the 30th Space Symposium allow reporters special access to some of the event’s key speakers, providing the opportunity to ask questions and take photos. They also offer information about current and breaking news in the space industry. The briefings are held in the…
The Space Symposium’s Boeing Exhibit Center Pavilion is Up!
An annual sign of spring is the sight of the Pavilion being erected at The Broadmoor in preparation for the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium. The Pavilion is one of two exhibit halls where exhibitors from around the world will be displaying the latest in space technology, products and services during the Symposium, May 19-22. The…
Today: Minecraft Mars Mission at the Discovery Center
Come to the Discovery Center May 3 for special “Star Days” space-related activities, including Minecraft Mars Mission. This computer game is appropriate for age five and older, and will be available in our AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory. “Star Days” activities are included in the price of regular admission. Saturday “Star Days” Activities, May 3,…
"Star Days" Features Minecraft Mars Mission
Come to the Discovery Center May 1 and 3 for special “Star Days” space-related activities, including Minecraft Mars Mission. This computer game is appropriate for age five and older, and will be available in our AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory. “Star Days” activities are included in the price of regular admission. Thursday “Star Days” Activities,…
Space Foundation Again Among 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work for
For the second time in four years, the Space Foundation has been designated by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group as among the 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work for in the United States. Previously listed in 2011, the Space Foundation now ranks 17th among similarly-sized organizations for 2014. “I am very proud of…
Launching Soon – Summer of Discovery 2014!
The Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is bringing space, science and technology down to Earth for people of all ages to enjoy. Beginning June 10, Summer of Discovery will launch with a full 10 weeks of space-related educational activities at the Discovery Center. Each two-week theme will culminate in an action-packed Saturday of…
Discovery Center Passports Now Available
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in Colorado Springs now has passports available for purchase, just in time for the Summer of Discovery activities, beginning June 10. The Discovery Center is the Pikes Peak region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is located at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs. In addition to admission to the…