Space Foundation News
Space Foundation Delivers Educator Professional Development in Charles County, Md.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 21, 2010) — The Space Foundation is providing professional development to teachers in Charles County, Md., with three weeks of Space Across the Curriculum courses. This week, educators in the “Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base Construction” course are learning to incorporate science concepts and standards into one comprehensive classroom project. Participants in this class are learning…
Aug. 31 is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for the Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 20, 2010) — The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious 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. Nomination information, including online and downloadable nomination forms, is…
Today is 41st Anniversary of First Moon Walk
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 20, 2010) — Today marks the 41st anniversary of one of humankind’s greatest achievements. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two humans to set foot on the Moon while mission pilot Michael Collins waited to take them back home. When we celebrated…
Space Foundation Amazes Guests with Research Presentations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 16, 2010) — “Wow… “There really is a larger universe out there and bigger things than just what we focus on day-to-day. You really sparked my interest and imagination. Thanks for doing this.” That’s a comment from one of the attendees of a Space Foundation breakfast held yesterday in Washington, D.C.,…
Teachers Use New AGI Space Missions Simulator at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 14, 2010) — Thanks to a multi-million dollar donation from Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI), teachers in this week’s Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum class were among the first to use the new AGI Space Missions Simulator at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs, Colo. AGI, headquartered in Exton, Pa., donated…
Miller Discusses Deterrence, New Space Policy at Space Power Lecture
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 14, 2010) — The United States’ ever-increasing dependence on space and cyber capabilities in a highly “contested environment” was the main topic of discussion when Dr. James Miller, principal deputy under secretary of defense for policy, spoke to industry and government space leaders at a Space Power Lecture Breakfast this morning…
This Week's Space Across the Curriculum Course Explores Space Technologies in the Classroom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 12, 2010) — Another Space Across the Curriculum, class started this week at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs. The 15 teachers enrolled will spend the week learning hands-on technology lessons to take back to their classrooms. The teacher professional development course, “Space Technologies in the Classroom: Imagery and High-Tech Science,”…
New Space Foundation Partnership with CSU – Pueblo Extends to Upward Bound Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 9, 2010) — Space Foundation education programs focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), helping to address serious gaps in U.S. science and math education and proficiency. Those efforts received a boost recently through a new Space Foundation partnership with Colorado State University – Pueblo. In addition to offering a…
Space Foundation Releases Analysis Comparing 2010 U.S. National Space Policy with 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 29, 2010) — The Space Foundation has released a report comparing the newly announced 2010 U.S. National Space Policy with the previous 2006 National Space Policy. Prepared by Space Foundation research analyst Mariel John, the report details what is different about the new policy and what areas are similar. Read the…
Teachers Examine the Biological Effects of Space Travel
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 25, 2010) — Teachers in the Space Foundation professional development class “Biological and Physical Research: Long-Term Space Travel,” wrapped up their week of study with a presentation of space suits. They designed the suits to illustrate their learning about the biological effects of space travel. During the week the teachers also simulated the…