Space Foundation News
Thank You Symposium Volunteers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 8, 2010) — The National Space Symposium is the premier gathering of the global space industry and one reason it’s so special is the support and hard work of a team of 250 volunteers. These extraordinary people donate hours of their time to assist Symposium staff and attendees in various capacities,…
Biggest-Ever National Space Symposium is this Month
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 3, 2010) — More than 8,000 people will converge on The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs this month for the biggest, boldest, and best National Space Symposium in the 26 years the event has been held. The are many reasons you should be there including multiple opportunities to meet and network…
Boeing Sponsors Classroom Robotics Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 31, 2010) — Twelve educators, through a grant from Boeing, are introducing Robotics to their classrooms as a way to help students use and understand technology as well as develop teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. The program is structured to provide classroom opportunities, develop lesson plans that can be used by a…
Deputy Secretary of Defense Lynn to be Featured Speaker at 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 25, 2010) — The lineup of speakers at the 26th National Space Symposium has become even more impressive with the addition of the April 14 featured speaker, The Honorable William J. Lynn, III, deputy secretary of defense. Slated for April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, the 26th National…
Cyber 1.0 is SOLD OUT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 23, 2010) — Interest in Cyber 1.0, a new component of the 26th National Space Symposium, has been so great that the event is now sold out. Conducted by the Space Foundation April 12 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., the conference will explore the realm of cyberspace, its impact…
Listen to 26th National Space Symposium Podcast
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 15, 2010) — The 26th National Space Symposium is rapidly approaching. Space Foundation VP-Communications Janet Stevens talks about the exciting agenda with interviewer Larry Nelson on www.w3w3.com. Listen to it now. Just click here.
Weiler Talks About NASA Science Mission Directorate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 9, 2010) — On March 4, Dr. Ed Weiler, NASA associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD), spoke with reporters at a Space Foundation Correspondents Group breakfast in Washington, D.C. Weiler began by saying that for the SMD, the president’s budget proposal provides both “good news and great news.” He…
Space Foundation Honors LCROSS Mission Team with Swigert Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 2, 2010) — The mission that definitively proved the presence of water on the Moon has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Space Foundation’s John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration. The Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) mission team will be honored April 12 during…
Listen to Author Bill Scott on w3w3.com Podcast
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 1, 2010) — Space author William B. Scott can be heard on a podcast on www.w3w3.com discussing the Critical Issues – Space Situational Awareness & Space Debris panel he will be moderating at the upcoming 26th National Space Symposium. Interviewed by broadcaster Larry Nelson, Scott discusses the issues the panel will…
Paul Weissenberg, Ph.D., to Provide European Perspective at 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 11, 2010) — As the premier gathering of the global space community, the 26th National Space Symposium will offer viewpoints on the “state of space” from space leaders from around the world. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Symposium, being held April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel…