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…
Acquisition Luncheon Features Gen. Teague
Michael C. Gass, president and chief executive officer, United Launch Alliance (ULA), was corporate host of the Space Symposium’s Acquisition Luncheon which was co-sponsored by ULA. He introduced featured speaker, Brig. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF, director, strategic plans, programs and analyses, Air Force Space Command. Teague began, “We’re reminded that the world is still…
Sirangelo Gives Life, Career Advice at New Generation Luncheon
The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger, part of the Space Foundation’s New Generation Initiatives. Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events bring young professionals together…
Alaska Lt. Gov. Addresses 29th National Space Symposium
The Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium brought together senior state officials from across the United States. In addition to speaking at and participating in the Space Symposium, they also gathered to attend a meeting of the Aerospace States Association. Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell spoke at the Space Symposium and emphasized the important role of…
Space Symposium Panel Discussion Focuses on Coalition Contributions
The Space Symposium’s Coalition Contributions panel provided background on international contributions taking place in the public and private sectors. The panel was moderated by Gen. Lance W. Lord, USAF, Ret., and comprised: Brig. Gen. Christian Badia, head of division, strategic defence planning & concepts, German Federal Ministry of Defence Samer Halawi, chief executive office, Thuraya…
Long Term Sustainability of Space on the Agenda
A topic of interest at the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium was the panel discussion Long Term Sustainability of Space – Practices for the Future. The panel covered talking points on affordability and policy reform in commercial and government space industry. The partnership between the government and private entities was said to be key for long term…
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…