Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 16, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Lt Gen Daniel P. Leaf, USAF, deputy commander, United States Pacific Command; Lt Gen Frank G. Klotz, USAF, vice commander, Air Force Space Command; and Maj Gen William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, 14th Air Force, have confirmed their participation during Strategic Space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 8, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that attendance at its recently completed Summer Institute has increased by 10 percent, compared to attendance in 2005. A total of 169 teachers from across the United States and even Italy came to Colorado Springs to participate in the five, intensive, graduate-level courses…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 7, 2006) — This is the last week for those planning to attend Strategic Space and Defense 2006 to save up to $275 off the standard registration fee. The Early Bird registration deadline ends Friday, Aug. 11. The Space Foundation and Space Newspresent the conference Oct. 10-12 at the Qwest Center…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 26, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that The Honorable Terry Everett, chairman, Strategic Forces Subcommittee, House Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representatives and Gen. James E. Cartwright, USMC, commander, United States Strategic Command, are early confirmed speakers for Strategic Space and Defense 2006. The Space Foundation and…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 17, 2006) — The Space Foundation congratulates Space Shuttle Discovery’s crew, NASA, and the entire shuttle team on a successful launch, mission, and landing. Commander Steven Lindsey, pilot Mark Kelly, and mission specialists Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak, Piers Sellers, and Stephanie Wilson returned to Earth at 9:14 EDT this morning, successfully…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 14, 2006) — Instrumental in the creation of the first International Space Pavilion (ISP) at the Farnborough International Airshow in 2004, the Space Foundation is hosting an exhibit and facilitating presentation and networking opportunities at the 45th Farnborough International Airshow (FIA). The FIA takes place July 17-23, 2006, in Farnborough, England.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 28, 2006) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham made the following statement in response to last evening’s successful Delta 4 launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif: “Air Force Space Command has delivered again – an historic 45 consecutive successful launches. The Space Foundation congratulates the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 8, 2006) — The same lubricant technology that ensures the space shuttle is delivered safely to its launch pad can now be used by anglers for improved reel care and performance. The Space Foundation announced today that Penn Synthetic Reel Oil, Precision Reel Grease, and Rod and Reel Cleaner are officially…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 25, 2006) — The Space Foundation is currently accepting nominations for its prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame program. The Space Foundation, in partnership with NASA, created the Space Technology Hall of Fame in 1988 to honor the innovators who transform space-based technology into commercial products and services that improve life…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 24, 2006) — A record number of teachers are registered to participate in the Space Foundation’s Summer Institute graduate courses. Space Foundation officials said today attendance in 2006 is expected to be more than ten percent greater than in 2005. The Summer Institute consists of five intensive, week-long, graduate-level courses covering…