Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Commerce Institute to Host Monthly Entrepreneurship Workshops for World Space Week 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 15, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute is partnering with the World Space Week Association to host a series of free monthly space entrepreneur workshops leading up to World Space…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Now Accepting Applications for International Teacher Liaison Program
Application deadline: Sept. 30, 2023 Program community currently over 350 educators from 21 countries Selectees invited to participate in Space Symposium COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 8, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced it is accepting applications for…
Read MoreNominations Now Open for Space Technology Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Class
Celebrates space technologies that bring positive impact to life on Earth Nominations open through Aug. 31, 2023 Inductees to be honored at Space Symposium April 8-11, 2024 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 6, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced…
Read MoreSpace Foundation to Host Train-the-Trainer Teacher Professional Development Workshop June 26-30
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — May 31, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, announced that it will host a Train-the-Trainer Teacher Professional Development workshop on June 26-30, 2023, at Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. The week-long, project-based professional development event…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Partners With Operation Homefront to Support Military Families
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — May 16, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that in commemoration of Memorial Day it is partnering with Operation Homefront to make an astronomical impact for students and military families. During the month of May…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Partners with Embassy of Italy and Italian Trade Agency to Launch Spazio Monthly Series
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — May 2, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute is partnering with Embassy of Italy to the United States and Italian Trade Agency of Houston (ITA) to launch Spazio, a monthly series…
Read MoreHigh Honors Awarded at Space Symposium Opening Ceremonies
Awardees Recognized for Excellence in Lifetime Space Achievement, Space Exploration, Space Achievement, Space Education, and Public Outreach COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 17, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today distributed its most prominent awards at the annual Space Symposium’s opening ceremonies…
Read MoreSpace Foundation and Rakia Mission Sign Partnership Agreement To Expand Educational Opportunities in Israel
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 17, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Center of Innovation and Education signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Space Symposium with Rakia Mission to expand educational opportunities for teachers and students in Israel.…
Read MoreThe Space Report 2023 Q1 Finds U.S. Workforce Growth Amid Challenges, While Spaceport Development Surges to Meet Record Launch Demand
Key job sectors in the American space workforce saw five-year growth of 18%, but U.S. colleges saw a five-year decline in engineering students, raising concerns about future workforce needs. Strong Q1 merger and acquisition activity and capital inputs signaled continuing strength across the space industry despite higher interest rates and struggles in the banking sector.…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Selects Major General Heather Pringle, USAF as its New Chief Executive Officer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 5, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced the selection of Major General Heather Pringle, U.S. Air Force, as its new chief executive officer effective July 1, 2023. Presently serving as Commander, Air Force Research Laboratory,…
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