Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2006) — This week the Space Foundation debuted `Asteroid Challenge, Target: Earth,` a virtual lab and video science education program featuring the real asteroid Apophis. Third grade students from Manitou Springs Elementary School in Colorado were the first class nationwide to participate in this interactive science program and use scientific…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 4, 2006) — The Space Foundation and Space Newspresent Strategic Space and Defense 2006 at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena Oct. 10-12, 2006. Organizers expect more than 2,000 people to participate in various aspects of the conference that addresses both the space-related and strategic missions of the United…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 28, 2006) — The participation at Strategic Space and Defense 2006 of two congressmen, congressional staff members, and national security space leaders will bring a strong Washington, D.C., presence to the conference. The Space Foundation and Space News present the conference October 10-12, 2006, at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 26, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that GRAMMY award-winning group The Manhattan Transfer will perform with The Omaha Symphony Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the opening ceremony of Strategic Space and Defense 2006. The opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at Omaha’s new Holland Performing Arts Center. The Space Foundation…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 21, 2006) — Today the Space Foundation confirmed that Command Chiefs from the United States Air Force, Army, and Navy will be speaking on a featured panel at this year’s Strategic Space and Defense 2006 conference. The Space Foundation and Space News present the conference October 10-12, 2006, at the Qwest…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 18, 2006) — Today the Space Foundation announced the addition of a special-focus panel to the agenda for Strategic Space and Defense 2006. The Space Foundation and Space News present the conference October 10-12, 2006, at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena. `Operational Impact Programs, Budgets and Capitol Hill`…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 12, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Air Vice Marshal (AVM) DN Ganesh, chairman of the Steering Group for Exploitation of Aerospace, Indian Air Force, will be a featured speaker at Strategic Space and Defense 2006. He will address conference attendees Thursday, Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. The Space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 11, 2006) — Today the Space Foundation announced that The Honorable Ken Calvert, U.S. House of Representatives; NASA Administrator The Honorable Dr. Michael D. Griffin; and Mr. Courtney A. Stadd, founder and president, Capitol Solutions, will be featured speakers at the annual Florida Space conference. The conference takes place Dec. 5-7,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 5, 2006) — Discounted registration rates to attend Strategic Space and Defense 2006 end this Friday, Sept. 8. Those who register and pay in full by the deadline can save up to $150 off the standard registration fee. The Space Foundation and Space News present the conference Oct. 10-12 at the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Col Marty Hauser, USAF, will assume the position of vice president, Washington Operations, Research and Analysis, effective Sept. 1. Hauser will lead the Space Foundation’s enterprise that provides balanced and objective data and analysis for and about the civil, commercial and national…