Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 30, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today the unanimous election of two nationally known aerospace industry leaders to its board of directors. Wes Bush, president of Northrop Grumman Space Technology, and Joanne Maguire, vice president of special programs, Lockheed Martin Space & Strategic Missiles, will serve on the board beginning…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 19, 2003) — Speakers representing a broad cross-section of the government and contractor national security space communities have confirmed their participation in Strategic Space 2003 – a highly focused, national security space conference, which takes place 2-4 September 2003 in Omaha, Neb., in support of America’s strategic space forces. Strategic Space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 7, 2003) — Outlast Technologies, Inc.’s patented phase change fiber, fabric and foam technology has been designated a Certified Space Technology by the Space Foundation, a national non-profit dedicated to promoting space endeavors. As the developer of Outlast Adaptive Comfort technology used in consumer products ranging from outdoor performance apparel and…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 1, 2003) — The Space Foundation and Regis University announced today the launch of a new Master of Education Degree program, with an emphasis in Space Studies Leadership. The new degree, offered by the Foundation and Regis in collaboration, is regionally accredited by North Central Association and provides a quality, easily…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 29, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today that its recently concluded 19th National Space Symposium (April 7-10, 2003) grew 20 percent as compared to the 2002 event – attracting record numbers of registrants, exhibitors and other participants. The premier annual space industry conference and trade show, held at The Broadmoor…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 17, 2003) — The Space Foundation and Space News announced today the creation of a highly specialized new symposium – Strategic Space 2003 – scheduled Sept. 2-4 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Omaha, Neb. Strategic Space is being created as an annual symposium in support of the space and space-related…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 9, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today a new educational initiative called the Ascent program, designed to stimulate interest among college level students in pursuing high technology careers in the aerospace industry. The Ascent program offers students a one-of-a-kind fellowship for academic needs and unique experiences in various aerospace venues.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 2, 2003) — The focus on space has never been sharper. With the Columbia accident still under investigation, new programs proposed at NASA, continued industry consolidation in the U.S. and Europe, and space systems playing a crucial role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, all eyes in the space industry are turning toward…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 27, 2003) — Year after year, the Space Foundation produces the National Space Symposium, an event of superior caliber and value. This year’s 19th National Space Symposium, scheduled April 7-10 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, promises to be the best yet with an impressive list of sponsors and an…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Mar. 20, 2003) — The Space Foundation will conduct a special workshop for communicators as part of the 19th National Space Symposium on Monday, April 7 from 1:00 – 5:15 p.m. at The Broadmoor Hotel. The workshop is open to registrants of the National Space Symposium who work full-time in space industry communications.…