Space Foundation News
Pulham to Receive 2014 Space Education Inspiration Award
Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham will be honored in 2014 with the Space Education Inspiration Award, recognizing his support and promotion of space education and innovation, specifically in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The award will be presented to Pulham by the Federation of Galaxy Explorers at the 2014 Galaxy…
Come to the Discovery Center Feb. 8 for Star Days!
On Saturday, Feb. 8, join a celebration at the Discovery Center commemorating the February birthdays of noted astronomers Galileo Galilei and Nicolaus Copernicus. The Discovery Center will celebrate with a create-a-telescope activity, while supplies last, and a full day of Cool Science® demonstrations. Saturday Star Days Activities, Feb. 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Cool…
Space Foundation Elects New Officers and Directors
In January, the board of directors of the Space Foundation conducted its annual meeting, electing the following officers and directors: Lon C. Levin, co-founder of XM Satellite Radio, and president of SkySevenVentures, was elected chairman of the board (pictured top) ADM James O. Ellis, Jr., USN (Ret.), former commander, United States Strategic Command, and former…
Colorado Aerospace Champion Visits Discovery Center
In January, the Space Foundation welcomed to its world headquarters in Colorado Springs, Maj. Gen. Jay H. Lindell, USAF, (Ret.), Aerospace and Defense Industry Champion at Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. In November 2013, Gov. Hickenlooper announced that Lindell would be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the state’s aerospace strategic plan,…
New Corporate Members Welcomed
The Space Foundation currently receives support from 117 Corporate Members, who make it possible for us to successfully deliver programs that advance space-related endeavors. We offer five corporate membership levels, each with different levels of benefits and opportunities. Our corporate members include commercial and entrepreneurial space ventures, satellite and telecommunications companies and a select few…
See Water Falls at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., is now showing the NASA short film Water Falls. This 9-minute film, created by the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) specifically for Science On a Sphere®, details the GPM (Global Precipitation Measurement) mission, which will monitor and measure precipitation around the globe. The film introduces viewers…
Four More Days!
Save $500 on standard industry registration by taking advantage of the Super Early Bird Discount through Friday, Jan. 24., at www.spacesymposium.org/register. The Space Foundation’s 30th Space Symposium will be held May 19-22, 2014, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. Space Symposium registration includes admittance to the exhibit center, the opening ceremony and…
Space Foundation Comments on International Space Station Mission Extension
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 8, 2014) – The Space Foundation issued a statement today regarding extension of the International Space Station mission. Media has reported that NASA plans to announce White House approval to extend the mission by four years until 2024. In anticipation of that announcement, the Space Foundation released this comment: “The Space…
Space Foundation Hosts Colorado Aerospace Champion
This week, the Space Foundation welcomed to its world headquarters in Colorado Springs, Maj. Gen. Jay H. Lindell, USAF (Ret.), Aerospace and Defense Industry Champion at Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. In November 2013, Gov. Hickenlooper announced that Lindell would be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the state’s aerospace strategic plan,…
Call for Papers – 30th Space Symposium Tech Track
The Space Foundation has issued a Call for Papers for Technical Track presentations to be delivered on May 21, 2014. A new addition to the annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Tech Track sessions offer registrants an opportunity to hear from government and industry leaders in space technology development, and to learn about advances…