Space Foundation News
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 -…
Seymour Urges Innovation, Accountability
GenCorp President and Chief Executive Officer Scott J. Seymour spoke to the 29th National Space Symposium audience on April 11, beginning his speech by reflecting on why the Space Symposium attendees have chosen space as their passion. He said that a primary reason is “harnessing space to protect the freedoms we cherish … ensuring those freedoms for future generations…
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…
Bausch Emphasizes Satellite Capacity
Romain Bausch, president & chief executive officer, SES, began his presentation at the 29th National Space Symposium by emphasizing the extent to which satellite capacity will grow in the industry. He said he believes there will also be more hosted payload opportunities. “Today we face one major challenge – the demand for more satellites,” he said. “The…
Students, Youth Groups Tour Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center
The Space Symposium’s Exhibit Center is an effective arena for motivating young people to pursue careers in that require science, technology, enigeering and mathmatics (STEM) proficiency. This year, almost 280 middle school and high school students and their chaperones toured the Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center and Pavilion, where they saw an amazing array of technologies and applications in the…
Space Symposium Panel Reviews Mission Assurance in a Budget-Constrained Environment
The subject of mission assurance in a budget-constrained environment was a topic of discussion for one panel at the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium on April 10. The panel was moderated by Wanda M. Austin, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer, The Aerospace Corporation, and a Space Foundation board member. The panel comprised: Michael…
Panel Presented in Association with Hosted Payload Alliance
The 29th National Space Symposium panel discusssion on Hosted Payloads was presented in association with The Hosted Payload Alliance. Moderated by Janet Nickloy, chairman, Hosted Payload Alliance, and director, aerospace mission solutions, Harris Corporation, the panel comprised: Charles L. Beames (participating via video), principal director, space and intelligence, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology…