Space Foundation News
Discount for the 26th National Space Symposium is Available Until March 12
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2010) — The premier gathering of the global space community, the 26th National Space Symposium is being held April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. This year’s event will include a new Cyber 1.0 Conference and greatly expanded programs for young, up-and-coming “new generation” space professionals. More…
Space Foundation Selects 31 Teacher Liaisons
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 10, 2010) — The Space Foundation has named 31 outstanding educators as its 2010 Flight of Teacher Liaisons in recognition of their active promotion of space and science education. Drawn from 28 different schools in 10 states and Puerto Rico, the new Teacher Liaisons will serve as advocates for space science…
Butler, James, and Webber to Discuss How Space and Cyberspace Connect and Complement Each Other
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 8, 2010) — Three experts in the cyberspace domain will bring the concept home to space professionals in a panel discussion, The Intersection of Space and Cyber, April 13 at the Space Foundation’s four-day 26th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Robert J. Butler, Lt. Gen.…
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs Speaks at Space Foundation Luncheon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2010) — Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs, Gary Payton, spoke Feb. 4 at a Space Foundation Correspondents Group gathering in Washington, D.C. At the meeting, he spoke to reporters about the new Air Force budget, including plans for space protection, operationally responsive space (ORS), and…
Certified Space Technology Saves Manatees
AFMInc Heatsheets® Silver Lining™ Blankets Provide Warmth, Protection An invention that originally protected astronauts, spacecraft, and heat-sensitive equipment from the extreme temperatures in space is now being used to save an endangered sea mammal from excess cold. AFMInc is donating Heatsheets® Silver Lining™ Blankets to the Save the Manatee Club in Maitland, Fla., to help in manatee rescues…
BIG Savings End on Friday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Feb. 1, 2010) — Register for the 26th National Space Symposium by Feb. 5 to save $425 with the Super Early Bird Discount. Plus, add registration to the Cyber 1.0 for $100 in extra savings! Industry/Educator/Nonprofit/Contractor registrants who sign up now will pay only $1,250 to attend 26th National Space Symposium, the premier…
Saving Lives in Mexico: Space Foundation Certified Space Technology™ Purifies Water Here on Earth
A Space Foundation Certified Space Technology™ is helping save lives among the poorest – and youngest – residents of Chiapas, Mexico. The southernmost state of Mexico, Chiapas is located toward the southeast of the country, bordering Guatemala to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Chiapas has an area of about 28,653 sq mi.…
Former Astronaut Lawrence Speaks at Space Foundation PreK-2 Pilot Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 27, 2010) — The Space Foundation just completed its second pilot of a new Space Across the Curriculum educator professional development course specifically for teachers of PreK-2nd grade students. Beginning in the summer of 2010, the new week-long course will join the Space Foundation’s other six classes for grade PreK-high school…
Reserve Tickets Now for Truly Lecture
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2010) — Saturday, Jan. 16 2 p.m. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Tickets – $7, call (719) 634-5581 In December, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center opened an exhibition of space art: NASA | ART: 50 Years of Exploration. Scheduled to run…
Take Advantage of 26th National Space Symposium Super Early Bird Discount
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 4, 2010) — Register for the 26th National Space Symposium by Feb. 5 to take advantage of the Super Early Bird Discount. Plus, add registration to the new Cyber 1.0 Conference for extra savings! Industry/Educator/Nonprofit/ContractorIndustry/Educator/Nonprofit/Contractor registrants who sign up now will pay only $1,250 to attend 26th National Space Symposium, the…