Space Foundation News
Space Foundation Unveils New Discovery Center Logo
By Kevin Cook, Space Foundation Vice President – Marketing & Communications Located in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction. Part of what makes it so unique is how it continuously changes to offer something new for our daily visitors, as well as…
Save $500 on Space Symposium Industry Registration Before Jan. 24
For its 30th year the Space Foundation’s global space conference unveils a new name to reflect its expanding international reach. With “National” dropped from its name, the 30th Space Symposium will be held May 19-22, 2014, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., U.S.A. The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate,…
In the Next 60 Seconds…
By Space Foundation Director – Development Gina Taranto. In the next 60 seconds…you will encounter something that requires STEM knowledge to understand! It takes brilliant STEM minds to understand and innovate in our increasingly complex world. We must inspire younger generations to pursue STEM career fields. One of the best resources for inspiration is the…
Dec. 7 Family Activities at the Discovery Center; Festival of Lights Parade
The Space Foundation will bring space down to Earth for a special day of space history and winter-weather presentations for all ages at the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spend the day learning about the history of the U.S. space program, enjoying our arts and…
Create Holiday Mail for Heroes at the Discovery Center
An Ark. Valley Homeschoolers group from southeastern Colorado visited the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs this week for educational space-themed activities. While at the Discovery Center, the children made cards for service members and veterans who will be separated from their families this holiday season. The cards will be distributed through the “Holiday…
Register Now for 30th Space Symposium; Save $500 on Industry Registration
For its 30th year the Space Foundation’s global space conference unveils a new name to reflect its expanding international reach. With “National” dropped from its name, the 30th Space Symposium will be held May 19-22, 2014, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., U.S.A. The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate,…
German Aerospace Delegation Visits Space Foundation World Headquarters
Earlier this year during the annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the Space Foundation and the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V (DLR)), cementing an ongoing relationship between the two organizations. The Space Foundation and DLR have common interests in promoting space activities and…
Final Day of World Space Week Marked One-Year Anniversary of Space Foundation Discovery Center
At a private reception on Oct. 10, the Space Foundation celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Discovery Center, the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction. The evening featured a special performance by the student orchestra from the Thomas MacLaren School in Colorado Springs. The Discovery Center is located at Space Foundation World…
2nd Annual Space & Science Fiction Halloween Ball a Ghoulish Success
The 2nd Annual Space & Science Fiction Halloween Ball was a tremendous success with more than 300 people participating. This fundraising event was held on Oct. 26 at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Halloween Ball 2 featured great food and drink, dancing to live DJ music by Dan Osinski of Laser…
Teachers: Submit Student Artwork by Nov. 15 for 2014 International Student Art Contest
Teachers from around the world are invited to submit their students’ artwork for the Space Foundation’s 2014 International Student Art Contest. Children may draw, paint or create a digital image of their own spaceship design for the contest theme “My Spaceship Looks Like…” The deadline to submit entries is Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, by noon…