Space Foundation Press Releases
‘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,…
Read MoreNew 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,…
Read MoreSpace 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…
Read MoreSpace 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…
Read MoreStatement 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…
Read MorePodcast 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…
Read MoreSpace Foundation and mindSpark Learning Partner to Bring Virtual Learning Series to More Coloradans Through reSOLVE for Families
Participants Will Have Access to Space Foundation Resources and Learn the Best Ways to Support Students in Virtual Learning DENVER and COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. — Nov. 16, 2020 — Colorado school districts are once again moving more classes online as the state’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise. To support parents and caregivers in juggling remote…
Read MoreSpace Symposium 365: November Schedule of Upcoming Virtual Events Released
Next Round of Exclusive Programming Announced, Featuring More Interviews, Discussions, and Award Presentations with Space Leaders Schedule includes conversations with Commander, U.S. Space Command, Gen. James Dickinson, and 20th anniversary ISS “Expedition One” crew panel New platform offers programs similar to those of the annual Space Symposium Registration now open to space community members worldwide as…
Read MoreL3Harris Technologies to Fund Space Foundation Virtual STEM Education Program
First Virtual ‘Space in the Community’ Episodes to Offer STEM Lessons for Students and Educators, Beginning Nov. 9 Live episodes featuring former NASA astronaut Col. Paul Lockhart Webisodes to include STEM lesson plan tutorials for educators L3Harris engineer interviews to inspire students in STEM subjects COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 29, 2020 — In its…
Read More“Space Symposium 365” Schedule Released: New Online, All-Digital Platform Delivers Exclusive Content for the Space Community
Provides Year-Round Programming Featuring Space Leaders, Insight, and Connections Initiative offers programs similar to those of the annual Space Symposium October schedule includes presentations from Apollo 13 legend Gene Kranz, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and National Reconnaissance Office Future programs will feature the ISS partners and Expedition One crew, leadership of…
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