Space Foundation News
Schwartz Talks About Budget, Industry Interaction
Speaking at the 28th National Space Symposium on April 19, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, USAF, chief of staff, United States Air Force, talked about the importance of investing in space assets. “Even with extraordinary budget pressures, we are protecting and, in some cases, increasing investments in our top acquisition priorities, including space systems critical to…
Space Technology Hall of Fame® Inductees Honored
Two extraordinary space-based innovations were recognized at the 28th National Space Symposium. Recognized first at the Space Technology Hall of Fame® Private Induction Ceremony, co-sponsored by CISCO Systems, and then at the Space Technology Hall of Fame® dinner, co-sponsored by SpaceX, were: Flexible aerogel insulating material High-resolution optical sensing fire detection system called FireWatch Both technologies were originally…
Certification Partners Enhance Teacher Liaison Workshop
This April for the 28th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, 69 Teacher Liaisons attended an all-day workshop, enhanced by presentations involving three Space Foundation Space Certification Program Partner companies and another organization that is exploring certification linkage with the Space Foundation. Space Certification Program Partners are those recognized by the Space Foundation and displaying the…
Scientists Discuss the Future of Space Exploration
The Mega Minds – Leading Scientists Discuss the Future of Space Exploration panel brought together some of the brightest and most intriguing intellects in the science world to discuss science and space. Moderated by Dr. G. Scott Hubbard, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, Stanford University, the panel featured: Dr. Amy Mainzer, WISE deputy project scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory…
Operators Discuss Satellite Industry
Two satellite industry panels were held during the 28th National Space Symposium on Wednesday morning, April 18. Both were hosted by Space News Editor Warren Ferster. The Part I covered: David Bernstein, senior vice president – program management, Space Systems/Loral: The commercial satellite business is solid and the marketplace looks good for moderate growth. Even though sequestration won’t directly affect…
Rose Calls for Code of Conduct
Featured Speaker Frank A. Rose, deputy assistant secretary for space and defense policy, U.S. Department of State, spoke to the 28th National Space Symposium audience about the need for a stronger global code of conduct for space. Citing the increasing congestion in space, he said the international space community needs to adopt “pragmatic and constructive” measures to…
Hosted Payloads Group Considers Hitching a Ride
The Hitching a Ride – All About Hosted Payloads Panel at the 28th National Space Symposium, moderated by Gen. Lance Lord, USAF, Ret., chief executive officer, L2 Aerospace, and co-sponsored by the Hosted Payload Alliance. The panel explored how to make hosted payloads a critical element in the access-to-space strategy. Key points from each panelist include:…
Panel Looks at International Military Collaboration for Security
The International Military Collaboration panel, one of the second two concurrent panels held April 18 at the 28th National Space Symposium, featured military leaders from around world. Here are some key points: Col. Inaky Garcia-Brotons, chief of staff, French Joint Space Command: The benefits of collaboration include protecting the global space environment, allowing access to otherwise unaffordable capabilities…
Panel Covers Effects of Tightening Budgets
New Generation Space Leaders attending the 28th National Space Symposium learned about space budgets from a panel of experts on April 18. The Exploring the Heavens and Protecting the Warfighter on a Budget panel covered the effect of tightening budgets on both NASA and Department of Defense space activities. Since the challenging budget environment is likely to continue in…
Personal Spaceflight Conversation Addresses Risk, Opportunities
The Personal Spaceflight panel, one of the concurrent sessions held on April 18 at the 28th National Space Symposium, industry entrepreneurs and government leaders discussed this growing business. The panel was moderated by Dr. Leroy Chiao, special advisor – human spaceflight, Space Foundation. Key points included: Dr. George C. Nield, associate administrator for commercial space transportation, Federal…