Space Foundation News
Boeing Grant Funds Robot Exhibition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 31, 2011) — The Space Foundation Discovery Institute hosted a unique robot exhibition this past Saturday when teachers and students from 12 schools along the Colorado Front Range participated in a robotics club seed program sponsored through a grant from The Boeing Company. Several months ago, 12 teachers were selected by the Space Foundation…
Horace Mann Insurance Awards Teacher Scholarship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 25, 2011) — On May 25, Dennis Jordan, of Horace Mann Insurance, presented North Middle School mathematics coach Jo Ann Davis with a scholarship to attend one of the Space Foundation’s Space Across the Curriculum courses for free. Also at the presentation were Judy Hawkins, principal of North Middle School, and Bryan DeBates, director…
Pueblo-Area Educators Can Attend Free Space Foundation Course at CSU – Pueblo this Summer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 23, 2011) — Pueblo-area educators can learn how to use space themes in the classroom to improve their students’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) interest and skills — at absolutely no cost — by attending a “Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base Construction” course June 27 – July 1 at Colorado State…
Elliot Pulham Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 19, 2011) — On May 18, Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the importance of a robust space program (the official topic of the hearing is THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SPACE TO NATIONAL IMPERATIVES). The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation is…
Space Foundation CEO Testifies on Importance of Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 18, 2011) — Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham is in Washington, D.C., today testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the importance of a robust space program (the official topic of the hearing is THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SPACE TO NATIONAL IMPERATIVES). The Colorado Springs-based Space…
Ceremony Celebrates Mars Yard Opening
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 18, 2011) — The Space Foundation launched its new Mars Yard today in a ceremony presented cooperatively with Colorado Springs School District 11 (D-11) and the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The new education lab is the latest addition to the Space Foundation Discovery Institute, which serves as the base location…
MOON SHOT Released as E-Book
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 13, 2011) — To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first American in space, MOON SHOT: The Inside Story of America’s Apollo Moon Landing (e-riginal; Open Road Integrated Media; May 2, 2011) is being republished as an enhanced ebook, including embedded video and new, untold stories about America’s adventures during the…
Space Foundation Updates NASA Budget Analysis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 10, 2011) — The Space Foundation has updated its report providing an overview and comparison of the NASA budget. The report is among many services the Space Foundation provides to the Washington, D.C., community and others who are interested in and/or involved in space policy. This includes white papers, training sessions, forums, testimony…
Space Shuttle Posters, Postcards and Art Prints Benefit Education Programs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 21, 2011) — The Space Foundation is selling posters, postcards and art prints featuring six stunning Space Shuttle designs – and using the proceeds to fund STARS classroom-enrichment programs and teacher scholarships to Space Across the Curriculum courses. Beautiful Design, Great Price, Free Shipping The digital designs – created exclusively for…
27th National Space Symposium a Success
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 17, 2011) — The 27th National Space Symposium, which ended April 14, had the best participation, the most expansive exhibits and the greatest diversity of events in the Symposium’s history. This year’s events included almost 100 speakers, inspiring awards, the Boeing Exhibit Center’s new Lower Level and outdoor Showroom, programs for…