Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation Now Accepting Applications for International Teacher Liaison Program
Application deadline: Oct. 31, 2025 Program community currently more than 400 educators from 25 countries Selectees will take part in the Space Symposium in April 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 5, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, is now accepting applications for its International Teacher…
The Space Report 2025 Q2 Highlights Record $613 Billion Global Space Economy for 2024, Driven by Strong Commercial Sector Growth
The global space economy hit a record $613 billion in 2024. Commercial sector constituted 78% of total growth. Space launch industry saw its busiest first half of the year, with 149 launches. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — July 22, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, released…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Class
Honoring technologies that deliver real-world benefits from space Nominations accepted through Aug. 31, 2025 Inductees to be honored at Space Symposium, April 13–16, 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 4, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced nominations are open for the 2026 class of…
Space Foundation, Space Workforce for Tomorrow, and International Space University Sign MOU to Advance U.S. Space Workforce Development
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 24, 2025 — Space Foundation, through its strategic initiative Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT)—a collaboration with The Aerospace Corporation supported by over 30 leading space organizations—has entered an agreement with International Space University (ISU). Formalized at the 40th Space Symposium on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) aims…
L3Harris Awards Grant to Space Foundation for Education Programming
Funds to Support STEM Initiatives COLORADO SPRINGS — April 8, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced that L3Harris Technologies has awarded a $75,000 grant during the 40th Space Symposium Opening Ceremonies to inspire the next generation of aerospace leaders worldwide.  The funding will…
The Space Report 2025 Q1 Shows Growing Need for Skilled Labor in Space Workforce, Budget Concerns for U.S. Space Force, and Highlights Space Pharmaceuticals Investments
Space sector employment grows 18% over five years S. Space Force FY25 budget cut by $50 million FAA works to streamline launch and reentry license application process COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 7, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, released The Space Report 2025 Q1,…
Space Foundation Announces Recipient of Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 18, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced that Master Sgt. Craig J. Evans, Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, is the recipient of the Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. New Generation National Security Scholarship. This award provides the recipient full participation…
Space Foundation Selects El Pomar Foundation as Recipient of 2025 Athena Education Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 11, 2025 — Space Foundation today announced that El Pomar Foundation has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Athena Education Award. The award will be presented during the annual Space Symposium, to be held April 7-10 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.  Established in 2021, the Athena Education Award…
Space Foundation Announces BEI Technologies and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as 2025 Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 25, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced that two leading-edge technologies developed for space will be inducted into the 2025 Space Technology Hall of Fame®. The induction ceremony will occur during the annual Space Symposium, to be held April…
Space Foundation Names SpaceX Starship Mission Team as 2025 Space Achievement Award Recipient
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 11, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that it has selected SpaceX as the recipient of the 2025 Space Achievement Award. Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built, is designed for full and rapid…