Space Foundation News

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate for its 30th Space Symposium, with up to $500 in savings for standard industry registration before Jan. 24 at www.SpaceSymposium.org. In addition to the regular sessions, Space Symposium registration allows admittance to the Boeing Exhibit Center, the opening ceremony and several networking events throughout the…