Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 30, 2004) — Four leading space organizations – the National Space Society (NSS), Satellite Industry Association (SIA), Space Foundation, and Washington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR) – today announced the creation of the National Space and Satellite Alliance (NSSA). NSSA members will coordinate their Washington operations, programs, and activities to provide more…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 26, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that Gen Richard Myers, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the closing featured speaker at Space at the Crossroads on Feb. 18, 2004, at the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation and Naval Heritage Center in Washington. Space at the Crossroads is a…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 22, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today the winner of its 2004 Space Achievement Award: the Arianespace-CNES Ariane 4 launch team. The award will be presented during the Opening Ceremony of the 20th National Space Symposium on March 29, 2004. Mr. Jean-Marie Luton, Arianespace Chairman; Mr. Jean-Yves Le Gall, Arianespace…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 20, 2004) — MEDIA ADVISORY WHO? Reporters, Editors and Photojournalists WHEN? Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. WHERE? Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, WHAT? Dr. Neil De Grasse Tyson delivers talk on allures and challenges of Space The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2004) — MEDIA ADVISORY – UPDATE WHEN? TODAY – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at approximately 3:00 p.m. EST WHERE? NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. WHAT? Space Foundation comments on new Bush space policy – Space Foundation Chairman (elect) now available for comment. Today, President Bush will unveil the new national space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 12, 2004) — Conference attendees of the 20th National Space Symposium can save up to $325 by registering by Jan. 16. The National Space Symposium, hosted by the Space Foundation, takes place March 29 – April 1, 2004, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. More than 5,000 registrants, guests, speakers, exhibitors,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2004) — Top officials guiding NASA’s Space Shuttle `return to flight` effort will provide detailed briefings and answer questions from participants at Space at the Crossroads, Feb. 18, 2004, in Washington, D.C. Representatives of NASA, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, and the Stafford-Covey Task Force will appear together in a…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today the establishment of a Washington, D.C. office to better serve its mission and customers. The office, located at 1620 I Street-NW, opened Jan. 5th. “This office creates a highly responsive, present, customer-focused interface with key Space Foundation customers within the Administration, the Congress,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today the selection of LIFE magazine as the recipient of the 2004 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to public awareness of – and support for – the exploration and development of space, will be presented to LIFE…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 2, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today that Gen Bernard Schriever, USAF (Retired), is the recipient of its highest award, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Schriever will be honored at a special luncheon during the 20th National Space Symposium next year. The National Space Symposium, hosted…