Space Foundation News
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…
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…
New Generation Panel Features Space Leaders
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 with senior leaders…
Private Meetings Provide Forum for Discussion at Space Symposium
The Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium provides opportunity for private meetings and discussions beyond the regular agenda presentations, meals and receptions. These invitation-only events perform a number of opportunities: top-level decision-makers can meet for private discussion of current space issues; outside organizations can take advantage of the venue and the audience for adjunct meetings; and…
Slazer Talks about ITAR Reform
Frank Slazer, vice president – space systems, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), had a timely onstage discussion of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) with Brendan Curry, vice president – Washington operations, Space Foundation, at the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium. Slazer said that now that there has been meaningful ITAR reform, the industry must maintain…
Global Space Agency Leaders Share Views
Although some space agency leaders were unable to participate in the 29th National Space Symposium, the participating panelists from four agencies shed light on the responsibilities and concerns of space agency leaders from around the globe. The discussion was moderated by Yasushi Horikawa, Ph.D., chairman, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and included…