Space Foundation News
29th National Space Symposium is a Success
The Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium proved a successful accomplishment in a challenging year with 9,000 total participants from more than 30 nations. Among the participants were: Approximately 160 exhibitors, including 33 that were at the Symposium for the first time Almost 100 speakers More than 75 teachers from 13 states Almost 100 reporters More than…
Space Foundation Announces a Retirement, Promotions and Organizational Changes
A number of organizational changes will take place at the Space Foundation in the coming weeks, including a retirement, promotions and expansion of responsibilities. Retiring after 27 years with the Space Foundation is President Charles P. “Chuck” Zimkas, Jr. (pictured top). His retirement is effective July 1, 2013. Vice President – Operations Art Ratkewicz will…
30th Space Symposium Will be Held May 19-22, 2014
Important news for attendees of the Space Foundation’s 30th Space Symposium – in 2014, the Space Symposium will be held a month later than its usual April slot, and is scheduled for May 19-22, 2014, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. The date change is due to renovation and construction at The…
29th National Space Symposium Comes to Successful Close
The 29th National Space Symposium concluded Thursday night with the gala Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner® and the Reception in Celebration of the New Generation Space Leaders. The event proved a successful accomplishment in a challenging year with 9,000 total participants from more than 30 nations. Among the participants were: Approximately 160 exhibitors, including 33 that were…
Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Three Events
The Space Foundation honored two 2013 Space Technology Hall of Fame® inductees at the 29th National Space Symposium with three special events: The Space Technology Hall of Fame Private Induction Ceremony, co-sponsored by Intelsat (pictured, left) The Space Technology Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception, co-sponsored by Inmarsat The Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner, co-sponsored by SpaceX The…
Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center an International Affair
The Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center and Pavilion was truly an international gathering at the 29th National Space Symposium. Almost 160 exhibitors in the two large halls represented 11 countries, including Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, in displaying the latest in space technology, innovation, education programs and…
Space Career Day Gives Students and Military Insight into Space Careers
Both education programs and programs desiged to aid young space professionals in advancing their careers are an important part of the Space Symposium. Space Career Day, held on April 11, combined the two objectives in one event. With almost 100 participants, including students from Space Grant Universities in four states and transitioning military, the full-day…
Teacher Liaison Program Features Visit to Space Foundation World Headquarters
The Teacher Liaison Workshop, which is an annual feature of the Space Symposium, took a different twist this year when attending Teacher Liaisons traveled to the Space Foundation’s world headquarters in Colorado Springs for their educational sessions. Seventy-five teachers from 13 states participated in the program, which included: Breakfast and photos with NASA Astronauts Dr. Leroy Chiao,…
Panel Outlines Inspiration Mars Mission
One of the most intriguing panel discussions at the 29th National Space Symposium was conducted by members of the Inspiration Mars Foundation, discussing plans for a manned Mars mission in 2018. Comments included responses to questions from the audience. Key issues addressed included building a robust life support system for the mission and creating a feasible launch…
Hyten and Rose Discuss Space in the Asia Pacific
Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Lt. Gen. John E. Hyten, USAF, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Space and Defense Policy (DoD) Frank A. Rose addressed the 29th National Space Symposium April 11 in a panel on space entitled, Region Focus – Space in the Asia Pacific. Moderated by Space Foundation Senior Vice President -…