Space Foundation News
"Blue Planet, Green Living" at the Discovery Center
Today’s theme at the Space Foundation Discovery Center is “Blue Planet, Green Living,” giving visitors the opportunity to try out a Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf electric car, provided by Drive SunShine Institute (DSI), a Summer of Discovery event co-sponsor. The first 100 visitors received a free turn on the Boulder Bike Blender™ getting a…
Join the Scott Carpenter Station Mission
Scott Carpenter is probably best known for his ride into outer space as a Mercury astronaut, not as an aquatic adventurer. But in 1965, Carpenter broke the record of human underwater habitation by spending 30 days in SEALAB II, an experimental underwater habitat developed by the United States Navy and used, among other purposes, to…
Discovery Center Adds Apollo Moon Rock Exhibit
A Moon rock that was part of the largest sample brought back from the lunar surface by Apollo 15 astronauts is now on display at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, the region’s only space, science and technology attraction. The rock weighs .2 pounds and was part of a larger piece weighing more than 21 pounds…
Summer of Discovery an Unqualified Success
The first month of the Summer of Discovery at the new Space Foundation Discovery Center exceeded all expectations for enthusiastic community participation, attracting families, day campers, seniors, bus tours and teens. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to…
Chuck Zimkas Retires
After a distinguished 27-year career with the Space Foundation, Charles P. “Chuck” Zimkas, Jr., President, will retire July 1. Zimkas has been president since 2012. He has played a key role in the continued success of the annual Space Symposium, and, in recent years, in the relocation of the Space Foundation to its world headquarters…
Come to the Discovery Center This Saturday, June 29
Saturday’s theme at the Space Foundation Discovery Center is “Blue Plant, Green Living.” Test drive a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf electric car, provided by Drive SunShine Institute (DSI), a Summer of Discovery event co-sponsor. You can also peddle your way to a healthy snack on a special stationary Boulder Bike Blender™. Burn calories while…
"Astronauts!" At the Discovery Center
It was “Astronauts!”week at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, and Saturday, June 22, featured presentations by four NASA astronauts — one by video teleconference, three in person: CAPT Jeffrey S. Ashby, USN, Ret., in person Col. Donald R. McMonagle, USAF, Ret., in person (pictured) Nicole Passonno Stott, Via video teleconference Col. Gary E. Payton, USAF,…
At the Space Foundation Today
KRDO-TV Meteorologist Rachael Plath was guest speaker at the Space Foundation today for this week’s Space Across the Curriculum teacher professional development course Meteorology and Space Weather. Teachers from across the country signed up to attend the course, which examines the different areas of meteorology and how to incorporate them into the classroom. The course…
Right now at the Discovery Center
Today until 5:00,  June 15 – “Mars, Rovers and Robots” at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr., off of Garden of the Gods Rd., west of Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs. During Summer of Discovery, each week focuses on a specific theme, culminating with a full day of special activities each Saturday, included in the…
Day Camps Are Welcome at the Space Foundation Discovery Center!
During hot summer days, the Space Foundation Discovery Center is an ideal destination for campers to enjoy educational, hands-on space and science activities. Today a colorful group visited from Eagle Lake Day Camp and spent a cool morning indoors exploring the wonders of space. The region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction, the Space…