Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2005) — Accredited media are invited to cover Florida Space 2005. WHO: Florida Space 2005 draws attendees from throughout Florida’s diverse space community and the space sector nationwide. WHAT: The Space Foundation conducts Florida Space 2005 in association with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 8, 2005) — The Space Foundation today named Capitol Hill veteran Brendan Curry to the position of vice president, Government Affairs. In this role, Curry will lead the Space Foundation’s government affairs efforts based in Washington, D.C, serving as principal interface with key customers, staff, and officials in the Administration, Congress,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 4, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that it has developed a comprehensive bank of science lessons for grades pre-K through high school. The lesson plans meet national science standards and can be downloaded online at www.ScienceStandardsLessons.org. This new resource is free to educators, and new lessons will be added…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 3, 2005) — Although the focus at Florida Space 2005 is on the local space economy, many leaders from Washington, D.C., and government are strongly supporting the conference. Florida Space 2005 takes place Nov. 15-17 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and intends to draw participants from throughout Florida’s diverse…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 1, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that the Rex Gauge Company’s custom durometer SG-5000 is officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology ™. The SG-5000 was flown aboard Space Shuttle Mission STS-114 to enable astronauts to test an experimental technique developed to repair thermal protection tiles that may have…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2005) — Recognizing the need to address the opportunities and challenges facing Florida’s space industry and the resulting impact on its economy, members of the local aerospace industry and those with interests in Florida are showing strong support for the inaugural Florida Space 2005 conference. The event, which takes place…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2005) — As momentum continues to build for the inaugural Florida Space 2005 conference, Space Foundation officials announced today plans for the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Florida space professionals and those with interests in Florida will gather at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Nov.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2005) — Leaders from throughout the global and local space industry will meet at Florida Space 2005 to address the opportunities and challenges facing Florida’s space industry and the resulting impact on its economy. Florida Space 2005 is scheduled for Nov. 15-17 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. One…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 14, 2005) — Momentum continues to build for the inaugural Florida Space 2005 conference, and attendees can save $100 off the industry registration rate if payment is received today. Florida Space 2005 is scheduled for Nov. 15-17 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and intends to draw attendees from throughout…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2005) — Gen James E. Cartwright, USMC, commander, United States Strategic Command, was the featured speaker at this evening’s closing dinner for Strategic Space 2005. The Space Foundation and Space News, who presented the conference 4-6 Oct. at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena, declared the event a…