Space Foundation News
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…
Space Can Solve Energy Issues
Energy from space is an interesting concept that was explored during a concurrent panel on Wednesday afternoon, April 18, at the 28th National Space Symposium. The Energy and Engineering from Space: Powering the Grid and Markets of the Future panel looked at how space and energy can intersect for a better world. Key panelist points included:…
Dinner Celebrates Corporate Partnerships
The Corporate Partnership Dinner, co-sponsored by Northrop Grumman, kicked off with evidence of the excitement percolating throughout the space industry. The year-in-review video set the stage for lively dinner conversation. Master of Ceremonies Political Satirist, Journalist and Author P.J. O’Rourke, speaking in his first official appearance as a member of the Space Foundation Board of Directors, and Corporate…
New Generation Panel Looks at Risk, Opportunities
New Generation Space Leaders participated in a wide range of special programs and general attendee events at the 28th National Space Symposium. The first targeted workshop, Taking Risk and Creating Opportunities, held on April 17, was moderated by Space Foundation Government Affairs Associate Tommy Sanford and included: Dr. Lance Bush, president and chief executive officer, Challenger Center for Space Science Education Chirag Parikh,…
Societal Benefits Panel Discusses Emerging Nations’ Needs
The Tuesday, April 17, National Space Symposium panel, Societal Benefits – Space Applications in Emerging Regions, presented in association with Euroconsult, discussed how space assets can help emerging nations deal with practical, societal issues. Panel Moderator Steve Bochinger, director of institutional affairs, Euroconsult, and managing director, Euroconsult North America, started by explaining that there is a sharply…
Bolden Speaks of Exciting Era
NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. , in his remarks to the 28th National Space Symposium spoke of a “new era of exploration, one of great promise.” Saying that debate is over, he talked about moving forward on “implementation with bipartisan agreement,” citing a number of projects on the horizon, including: The upcoming SpaceX launch to the…
Shelton Discusses History, Budget and Future
In his April 17 remarks before a capacity audience at the 28th National Space Symposium, Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), highlighted accomplishments of AFSPC’s 30-year history, saying “Moving from a time when space was a ‘nice-to-have’ with a strategic-user emphasis, to being a vital force multiplier across the entire joint force,…
Luncheon Salutes Warfighters
The Space Warfighters Luncheon, held on April 17 at the 28th National Space Symposium, celebrated the men and women who serve in the military around the world and highlighted the role space assets play in providing security and solutions for keeping troops safe, informed and effective. The luncheon was co-sponsored by Boeing. Master of Ceremonies…