Space Foundation News
Third Update of DoD Space Programs 2012 Budget
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 4, 2011) — Congress continues to work on completing the two most important defense-related pieces of legislation before the calendar year ends. The latest step was the Senate passing its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It differs from its House counterpart and, as such, those differences must be…
Watch for Space Foundation on "Matchwits"
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 23, 2011) — Colorado public television viewers can see the Space Foundation in action on Rocky Mountain PBS in two locally produced educational programs for students – “Matchwits” and “Homework Hotline.” “Matchwits” Now in its 27th season, “Matchwits” is a weekly high school academic quiz program produced by Rocky Mountain PBS…
Traveling this Week?
Holiday travelers on American Airlines can learn more about the benefits of space technologies for those of us on Earth – and in the air. Space Foundation Director – Space Awareness Kevin Cook is featured in an interview on the airline’s Executive Report onboard broadcast. In the interview, Cook talks about two Space Foundation programs: Space…
Obama Signs NASA Budget
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2011) — Despite a very contentious year between Congress and the White House, President Barack Obama has signed a spending bill that sets the 2012 budget for NASA, bringing to an end several years of operation under restrictive Continuing Resolutions that underfunded the agency. According to Space Foundation Vice President –…
See a New Video on YouTube About The Space Store
To learn why The Space Store was recently named a Space Foundation Certified Imagination Partner, see a new video here. Based in Englewood, Colo., The Space Store offers a wide variety of space-related products ranging from books to memorabilia to exclusive replica spacesuits, as well as Space Foundation merchandise including Space Shuttle posters and postcards.…
Sister City Officials Tour Space Foundation Discovery Institute and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 4, 2011) — Colorado Springs’ sister city, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico, sent a delegation of city officials to visit Colorado Springs this week. Part of the tour included visiting the Space Foundation Discovery Institute and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, which share a campus on the east side of town. The Jack…
Space Foundation Interview on Space Technology Airs on American Airlines
For the next two months, American Airlines passengers will get the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of space technologies for those of us on Earth – and in the air. Space Foundation Director – Space Awareness Kevin Cook is featured in an interview on the airline’s Executive Report onboard broadcast. In the interview,…
Space Foundation Co-Sponsors ITAR Training
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 201) — Conducting business in the space arena overseas can be daunting, especially with the many regulations that govern whether products or technology can be imported or exported. Primary is the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which control export and import of defense articles, technical data and services, including…
Space Foundation Promotes STEM at Boo at the Zoo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2011) — The Space Foundation seeks out opportunities to find new ways to interest young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). When Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., offered Boo at the Zoo during the last week of October, the Space Foundation was there, offering a fun astronomy…
Gov. Hickenlooper Visits Space Foundation Discovery Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 28, 2011) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper takes a turn at navigating robots on the simulated Martian terrain at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute Mars Yard in Colorado Springs. The governor addressed leaders from around Colorado who met at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute this week to tour the facility and learn…