Space Foundation News
Certified Space Technology Used to Detect and Deter Wildfires
The Space Foundation hosted a special community event Aug. 12 that featured a reception and a presentation by FireWatch CEO Joseph R. Turnham. FireWatch America, LLC, the exclusive U.S. distributor for the patented FireWatch system, currently has a proposal before the City of Colorado Springs. Attendees included representatives from local fire mitigation, military, business and…
Aug. 31 is Deadline to Submit for 2014 Space Technology Hall of Fame Induction
Aug. 31 is the deadline to submit a nomination for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2014. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Nomination information, including a downloadable nomination form, is available here. Anyone can submit a nomination…
What's Happening Friday, Aug. 9, at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction. Don’t miss the final two days to visit the Discovery Center this summer, Friday and Saturday,  Aug. 9 and 10. Located at 4425 Arrowswest Dr., the Discovery Center is just off of Garden of the Gods Rd., west of…
Thursday at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
Don’t miss the final days of the Space Foundation’s Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs through Aug. 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology.” The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,…
Wednesday at the Discovery Center
This is the final week of the Space Foundation’s 10-week Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs through Aug. 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology” and find out how space has become an important part of our everyday lives. The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science…
Today at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
Don’t miss the final week of the Space Foundation’s 10-week Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs Aug. 6 – 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology” and find out how space has become an important part of our everyday lives. The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space,…
Today at the Discovery Center!
Free admission to anyone born in Colorado, today only at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. And meet the Stormtroopers and your other favorite Star Wars characters (courtesy of the 501st Legion). Saturday, Aug. 3, “Colorado Days” Family Activities at the Discovery Center Free tote bag for first 150 children on Saturday Free…
Gen. Shelton Tours Space Foundation Discovery Center
Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., toured the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs today and learned what the Space Foundation is doing to support STEM education. The visit included a demonstration of Science On a Sphere® (SOS), in the Discovery Center’s Northrop Grumman Science…
Space Foundation Releases New White Paper – Weather Satellites: Critical Technology in an Uncertain Environment
A new white paper by Space Foundation Research Analyst Dr. Mariel Borowitz provides an overview of U.S. weather satellite systems and their benefits, as well as a list of recommendations to help ensure that the United States maintains this critical technology. Weather Satellites: Critical Technology in an Uncertain Environment was released July 23 at a luncheon presentation…
Summer of Discovery July Highlights at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
Guest speakers drew the biggest crowds to the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs during July. Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham started off the month’s presentations on July 2, sharing his insights regarding the future of space exploration in his talk “America’s Changing Role in Space.” Special guests at the Discovery Center on July…