Space Foundation News
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…
Space Foundation Presents Awards at National Space Symposium Opening Ceremony
The fabulous 28th National Space Symposium Opening Ceremony, held Monday evening, April 16, featured the Colorado Springs Philharmonic playing two selections from Gustav Holst’s The Planets, Op. 32: Jupiter, Bringer of Jollility and Mars, Bringer of War. The event, which was co-sponsored by Lockheed Martin, officially kicked off the Symposium. It began with remarks from Space Foundation Chief…
Obering Calls for Dynamic Cyber Defense
Cyber 1.2 featured speaker: Lt. Gen. Henry (Trey) Obering, III, USAF, Ret., senior vice president, Booz Allen Hamilton, began his presentation by saying that he is interested in exploring the best ways to integrate cyber and space, citing three things that need to happen: Cyber must be recognized as a domain; we must have networks to…
Panel Says Cyber Security Discussions Among Nations is Critical
The Cyber in the Global Community panel moderated by Maj. Gen. Robert D. Rego, USAFR, mobilization assistant to the commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, looked at the global implications of cyber security. Key points covered by the panelists included: Maj. Gen. Jay H. Lindell, USAF, Ret., president, JHLSolutions, LLC: Cyber security is critical to modern warfare and everyday…
Cyber Industry Dialog II Panel
In the second cyber industry panel of Cyber 1.2, the panel discussed challenges organizations face in adapting structure, strategy, processes and workforce. Key points made by panelists – in both their opening remarks and in the Q&A session – include: John Higginbotham, chairman & chief executive officer, Blue Ridge Networks: Cybersecurity is often seen as a cost, but…
Creedon Urges Cyber Community to Think on Cutting Edge
The Cyber 1.2 event was punctuated with a luncheon for all attendees, sponsored by General Dynamics. Corporate Host John Jolly, vice president and general manager – Cyber Systems Division, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, opened the luncheon by stressing the need for enhanced situational awareness in cyber defense. He then introduced featured speaker, The Honorable Madelyn R. Creedon, assistant…
Vautrinot Calls for Defense as Offense
Cyber 1.2 featured speaker Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, USAF, commander, 24 Air Force, began her April 16 talk by recognizing high school students participating in the CyberPatriot competition and welcoming international participants in the audience. She outlined the Air Force Space Command vision: global access, persistence and awareness for the 21st century. Vautrinot said there is no unique…
Cyber Industry Dialog I Panel
At April 16’s Cyber 1.2 event, the Cyber Industry Dialog I Panel took on cyberspace issues. Panel members included: Moderator Col. Ed O. Rios, USAF, Ret., president and chief executive officer, CyberSpace Operations Consulting, LLC Lt. Gen. Charles E. Croom, Jr., USAF, Ret., vice president – cyber security solutions, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services Steve K. Hawkins,…