Space Foundation Press Releases
Statement by Tom Zelibor, Space Foundation CEO, on the Successful Landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 18, 2021 — Tom Zelibor, CEO of Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for nearly 40 years, made a statement today on the successful outcome of the Mars Perseverance rover mission. “On behalf of the Space Foundation team, congratulations to NASA and the entire Perseverance team on today’s successful…
Space Foundation Names Aspen Laser Systems, LLC as Space Certification Program Partner
Targeted Laser Therapy Adapted From Technology Devised for NASA Treats conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, and acute joint or muscle injuries Provides new option for helping patients with pain management and recovery Triggers a cellular response, stimulating the body to heal itself COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 8, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate…
Space Foundation’s ‘State of Space 2021’ Program Set for February 9
CEO Tom Zelibor to review 2020 accomplishments, and opportunities to come for the global space ecosystem. Program will highlight key leader perspectives from civil, industry, national security, financial, and international space sectors COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 28, 2021 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for nearly 40 years, today announced it will…
Space Symposium 365: February Schedule of Virtual Events Released
Panels with distinguished space leaders include “Construction on the Moon,” “State of Space 2021,” and “Women in Space” One-on-one interviews with Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, and Dr. Derek Tournear, Director, Space Development Agency Registration open to space community members worldwide, as well as students, educators, and young professionals COLORADO…
‘The Space Report’ Shows 2020 Launch Activity Hit a 20-Year High
Total 2020 spacecraft deployment tripled the amount deployed in 2019 Commercial satellite deployments increased 477% from 2019 to 2020 Orbital launches approached the high pace of the Space Shuttle era, with the highest five-year total since 1986–1990 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 21, 2021 — In its newly released quarterly issue of The Space Report,…
New Educational Collaboration Announced Between Space Foundation and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space
Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison program and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space’s Space Station Ambassador Program are joining forces New collaboration will double the impact of existing educational programs Partnership extends the reach of programs to 1,000-plus educators and tens of thousands of students worldwide COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 17,…
Space Foundation Presents 2020 Space Achievement Awards to the International Space Station Partners
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 16, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for nearly 40 years, presented its 2020 Space Achievement Awards in a virtual ceremony to the five space agencies that have led the International Space Station (ISS) program since its inception: Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for Canada European Space Agency…
Space Foundation Announces Addition of Frank Culbertson to Its Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 14, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today announced a new at-large member to its board of directors. Retired aerospace executive, NASA astronaut, and U.S. Navy officer, Frank Culbertson, Jr., has been appointed to a three-year term beginning Oct. 30, 2020. In announcing Culbertson’s…
Statement on the Passing of the Honorable Peter B. Teets
Former Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force and former Director of the National Reconnaissance Office was the 2009 recipient of the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award Teets was also an honorary member of Space Foundation’s board of directors COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 8, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global…
Podcast to Detail How Space Economy Provides Out-of-This-World Opportunities for All Individuals
“Space Talks with Z” Podcast Features Space Foundation’s Shelli Brunswick, Who Unveils Ways to Take Advantage of Today’s Space Economy DALLAS, Texas and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 4, 2020 — America’s Future Series and Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for nearly 40 years are proud to announce the debut episode of the…