Space Foundation News
Globalization of Space Draws New Market Entrants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2010) — The new U.S. national space policy, released in June 2010, contains significant changes from the previous policy, released in 2006. One example is an expanded list of the ways in which the United States intends to engage in international cooperation on space-related projects, reflecting the increase in the…
Aug. 31 is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for the Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 13, 2010) — Time is running out to submit a nomination for induction into the prestigious Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2011. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. The deadline is Tuesday, August 31, and…
You Can Still Vote
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2010) — There is still time to vote on your favorite Space Hero. It’s easy. There are no lists to choose from, no specific criteria, no rules … just give us a name and tell us why … click here to take the survey. Then, watch the Space Foundation website…
Read Space Watch for Good Stuff
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 9, 2010) — The August issue of Space Watch went out last week. If you are a subscriber, make sure to take some time to read it. If you don’t subscribe, click here to see the Space Foundation’s monthly e-newsletter. It’s free and it’s full of interesting information. This issue includes…
Who is Your Space Hero?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2010) — Space Heroes can be found many places: in the movies, in comic books and graphic novels, on television, and in real life. No matter who they are or where you find them, they all know that space exploration is a noble and worthy pursuit. The Space Foundation wants…
The Space Report 2010 is the Definitive Overview of the Space Industry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2010) — The Space Report 2010: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, the Space Foundation’s definitive overview of the worldwide space industry, serves as a valuable resource for government and business leaders, educators, financial analysts, students, and space-related businesses. If you haven’t got a copy, order one today from www.TheSpaceReport.org. The 2010…
Give Me Your ATM Card, Your GPS Device, and Your Comfy Mattress
Editorial, from the August Issue of Space Watch: Why spend money on space in a tough economy? We hear that question all the time. And, we understand that every spending decision, whether it be by a government, a corporation, or an individual, should be carefully considered regardless of the state of the economy. At the Space Foundation, we believe there…
Space Foundation Event Addresses Space Policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 26, 2010) — On July 22, the Space Foundation and the Global Technology Institute held a discussion on the recently released U.S. Space Policy featuring keynote speaker Peter Marquez, director of space policy for the National Security Council. Marquez, who is responsible for development and oversight of the President’s space policies,…
Teachers Study the Geology of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2010) — The fascinating geology of the Colorado Springs region serves as an ideal field lab for this week’s Space Across the Curriculum class, “Earth Systems Science: Our Earth Revealed.” Classroom work at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute is combined with field trips to nearby Manitou Springs at the foot of…
Charles County Teachers Learn Rocketry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2010) — Teachers from Charles County (Md.) Public Schools are learning the principles of rocketry, as well as how to incorporate it across their curriculum, in this week’s Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum class, “Rocketry: Space History and the Future of Space Flight.” The 23 teachers in the class…