Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2004) — Dr. Patricia J. Arnold, vice president of education and workforce development for the Space Foundation, recently received the Aerospace Educator Award from Women in Aerospace, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in aerospace and related careers and to recognizing the achievements of…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2004) — Colorado Lt. Gov. Jane Norton and Gen. Lance Lord, commander of Air Force Space Command, will head a distinguished group of Colorado leaders in government, business and academia participating as speakers and panel members in the first Colorado Space Rendezvous, to be held Dec. 8 at the Colorado…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 9, 2004) — As the country moves toward new horizons in space, the space industry is gearing up for what promises to be its most exciting and interesting annual gathering ever – the 21st National Space Symposium. Hosted by the nonprofit Space Foundation and strongly backed by the nation’s leading space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 5, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today the naming of a new vice president and selection of four new directors chosen to fill newly created and expanded positions. Jim Banke was promoted to vice president of Florida operations in addition to retaining responsibility as director of the Coalition for Space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 22, 2004) — The LADARVision(R) 4000 System, manufactured and marketed by Alcon, Inc. (NYSE: ACL), has been officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology, the only laser eye surgery system in the world to receive such recognition. The Space Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, established the Space Certification Program and the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Oct. 21, 2004) — A unique, broad-scoped, one-day event will be held in Denver on Dec. 8 to bring together diverse organizations in Colorado that are tied together by their interest in space. The first ever Colorado Space Rendezvous will foster and develop a strong sense of engagement and community among Colorado’s civil,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2004) — Exhibitors and their guests at Strategic Space 2004 can learn about space technology products that are improving life on Earth. The Space Certification Program is co-sponsor of the Exhibitor Lounge, which will feature information and displays of some of the program’s leading partners. Products on display include Tempur-Pedic’s…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 13, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that Silhouette Optical’s Titan Minimal Art (TMA) Opthalmic and TMA Sunglass products have been officially recognized as Certified Space Technology. After an exhaustive selection process NASA chose Silhouette’s Titan Minimal Art (TMA) eyewear for use by Shuttle crews beginning in 2000. TMA eyewear…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 7, 2004) — Only a few days remain to register for Strategic Space 2004 and still enjoy an advanced purchase price that would save $145 off the industry rate and $150 from the government rate. The reduced rates are available through Friday, 10 September. Scheduled for 5-7 October at Omaha’s Qwest…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 2, 2004) — A lot has changed in the space industry during the past 50 years and educators soon will have the opportunity to be inspired by NASA astronauts and military leaders who will share a glimpse of early space achievements. This special Space in the Classroom program, hosted by the…