Space Foundation Press Releases
National Space Society Partners with the Coalition For Space Exploration to advocate new vision
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 26, 2004) — The National Space Society and the Coalition for Space Exploration have agreed to join forces to help promote greater public understanding of and support for the nation’s new Vision for Space Exploration. “The National Space Society has established itself during the past 30 years as a highly effective…
Nominations Sought for Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Jul. 19, 2004) — The Space Foundation has received a number of excellent nominations for `down to Earth` technologies to be considered for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations prior to the official close of the nomination period on Aug. 16, 2004, to…
Early bird deadline approaching
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 19, 2004) — Register now to save $125 at Strategic Space 2004 and attend presentations with many national security space luminaries and key industry leaders who have already confirmed their participation. Strategic Space, scheduled 5-7 October at Omaha’s Qwest Convention Center and Arena, promises to be even bigger and better than…
Gallup Survey Shows Americans Support New Plan For Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 19, 2004) — NASA and the U.S. space program enjoy broad support and interest from the American public, according to the results of a new Gallup survey coordinated by the Space Foundation and sponsored by the Coalition for Space Exploration. More than two-thirds (68%) of the American public say they support…
`I Am A Space Shuttle, I Love To Fly` Awarded Certified Space Imagination Product Status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 16, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that Perspective Book’s `I Am A Space Shuttle, I LOVE TO FLY` has been officially recognized as a Certified Space Imagination Product. Perspective Books publishes books that stir the imaginations of children. “The space program has a positive impact on our daily lives,”…
Gingrich, Lord lead list of speakers for Strategic Space 2004
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 12, 2004) — The Honorable Newt Gingrich, chief executive officer of The Gingrich Group and former speaker of the House, will be a featured speaker at Strategic Space 2004, which takes place 5-7 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena in Omaha. Gen Lance W. Lord, USAF, Commander,…
First Civilian Flight into Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 21, 2004) — Calling it a `landmark day in human history,` the Space Foundation today hailed the suborbital flight of the private spacecraft SpaceShipOne as a transformational event that will open the doors of space travel to ordinary people everywhere. “This is an incredible day in space history, and a landmark…
Media Advisory – Interactive tour with educators
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 17, 2004) — TO: Editors, Reporters and Photographers WHAT: Earth Systems Science: Mysterious Mars Revealed Space Discovery graduate course for K-12 educators During the one-week course, participants will have the opportunity for a unique learning experience in the Garden of the Gods and on Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. Educators will…
Coalition Praises Aldridge Commission Final Report
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 16, 2004) — The Coalition for Space Exploration agrees with the findings and recommendations of the President’s Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy, whose final report was released today, and congratulates the team led by Pete Aldridge on its efforts during these past 120 days. “We are extremely…
Space Foundation Challenges NASA to Embrace Commission Findings
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 16, 2004) — The Space Foundation today broadly endorsed the findings and recommendations of the President’s Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy. A leading advocate on civil, commercial, and national security space issues, the Foundation urged NASA to embrace the sweeping changes recommended by the Commission and move…