Space Foundation News
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…
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…
Space Foundation Summer of Discovery Features "Mars, Rovers and Robots," June 11-15
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2013) – The Space Foundation is offering a full day of space and science adventure at its Discovery Center on Saturday, June 15, kicking off Father’s Day weekend with activities for all ages, part of its 10-week Summer of Discovery. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and…
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…
Today at the Discovery Center!
“Mars, Rovers and Robots” opened today at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs and welcomed a group from Springs of Life Children’s Center and other guests. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction, and is located off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425…
Fun With Squid!
Squid dissection, ROVs, Science On a Sphere® demonstrations and a multi rotor quadcopter were highlights of the Space Foundation’s first Summer of Discovery Saturday on June 8, featuring “Oceans of the Universe.” The public is invited to visit the Space Foundation Discovery Center this summer for 10 weeks of educational space activities appropriate for all…
Saturday is World Oceans Day at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
The public is invited to visit the new Space Foundation Discovery Center this summer for 10 weeks of educational space activities appropriate for all ages. Each week will focus on a specific theme, culminating with a full day of special activities each Saturday, included in the price of the Saturday admission. This week’s theme is…