Space Foundation News
Space Foundation Participates in Space MBA Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 29, 2009) — A dozen participants from 10 different countries, including the Space Foundation’s Vice President – Education Iain Probert, have completed the first stage of the International Space University’s new Executive MBA program, which merges the specificities of a traditional MBA with space applications. The 18-month program includes both distance…
Briefing Keeps Staffers Informed on Space Weapons
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 26, 2009) — The Space Foundation and the Secure World Foundation co-hosted a standing-room-only policy briefing on space weapons earlier this week in Washington, D.C. The audience comprised primarily congressional staff, representing the House and the Senate at both an office and a committee level. Other attendees included representatives from a…
Feel Like an Astronaut Disoriented
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 25, 2009) — Teachers participating in the Space Foundation Space Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs, Colo., are learning about space science first-hand, including the effects of space travel on the human body. One exercise involves the Barany Chair, which simulates spatial disorientation by spinning the occupant. It was invented to train…
The Space Report 2009 can be yours!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 22, 2009) — Become a space expert: get your copy of The Space Report 2009: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity today! See an overview at http://thespacereport.org The Space Foundation has been publishing The Space Report since 2006. This year’s version has 20 additional pages and new features two new financial…
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Agreement Signed, Sealed and Delivered
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 18, 2009) — The Space Foundation and Colorado Springs School District 11 (D-11) signed the formal agreement on June 18 to create the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in the former Emerson Middle School in Colorado Springs. The new school will open this fall with a space-related curriculum designed to drive proficiency in science,…
Space Discovery Institute Challenges Teachers to Create
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 18, 2009) — Teachers participating in this week’s Space Foundation Space Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs, Colo., are learning how to teach a broad range of subjects using space-related curriculum. One of Wednesday’s exercises challenged participants to create spacesuits suited for specific environments ranging from Mercury to Pluto to the moons…
Become a Space Expert!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 16, 2009) — Become a space expert: get your copy of The Space Report 2009: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity today! The definitive overview of the global space industry and a valuable resource for government and business leaders, educators, financial analysts, students, and space-related businesses, The Space Report 2009…
Space Foundation and Local School District to Open Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 10, 2009) — The Space Foundation and Colorado Springs School District 11 (D-11) will open the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, named in honor of former astronaut and Colorado native John L. “Jack” Swigert, this fall in Colorado Springs. The school will have a space-related curriculum designed to drive proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
Space Studies Masters' Education Programs Expanded
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 8, 2009) — The Space Foundation is now offerings more master’s degree programs through our partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). Four master’s degrees, tailored to educators who would like to pursue an advanced degree in a science-related field, are now being offered to elementary, middle, and…
Space Foundation Applauds NASA Leadership Nominations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 23, 2009) — The Space Foundation welcomes the nominations of Major General Charles Bolden, USMC (retired), and Lori Garver to serve as NASA Administrator and Deputy Administrator, respectively. “By announcing nominations for both Administrator and Deputy Administrator, the White House has demonstrated that it appreciates the importance of both of these key…