Space Foundation Press Releases
“The Space Report” Finds Commercial Space Revenue Climbs to $336.89 Billion in 2019
Despite COVID-19 Disruption, Investment in Space Tops $6B in Q3 2020: Report COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 13, 2020 — In the newest quarterly issue of The Space Report, Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, announced that space investment in Q3 2020 gained strength with more than $6 billion gained through…
Read MoreSpace Foundation and U.S. Drone Soccer League to Host Limited-Time Exhibition Allowing Visitors to Play New Robotic Sport
Played using encased quadcopters, a full-contact robotic sport Inspires teamwork, sparks engineering and aerospace interests “Everyone who sees it immediately wants to play” says league cofounder Open to attendee participation Oct. 6–17, special competition on Oct. 17 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 5, 2020 — What do you get when you combine the rapidly expanding…
Read MoreSpace Technology Hall of Fame Inductees to Be Celebrated During World Space Week with Virtual Ceremony on Oct. 8
Space Foundation’s World Space Week Events to Include Induction of Three Foundational Commercial Technologies COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 1, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today announced that its events celebrating World Space Week will include an induction ceremony honoring three legendary commercial adaptations of space technologies into…
Read MoreSpace Foundation to Celebrate 20th Annual World Space Week with Lineup of Virtual and In-Person Events
Multiple daily events to begin Monday, Oct. 5, and extend through Oct. 10 Culminates with “Space Unites” live event featuring key space influencers Free space posters for every Discovery Center visitor during the week COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 29, 2020 — As many astronauts who have been to space can attest, seeing the Earth…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Signs MOU with UAE’s Al Suwaidi Private Office & Group
Partnership Crafted to Build New Generations of Talent and Opportunity COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Abu Dhabi, UAE — September 15, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Al Suwaidi Private Office & Group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Names III4Me, Inc. Space Certification™ Program Partner
Space-Based Comic Book Series Helps Kids Overcome Bullying COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 14, 2020) — Through its Space Certification™ program, Space Foundation builds awareness of the benefits that space exploration and its related technologies bring to life on Earth. By awarding its “seal of approval” to companies whose products and services demonstrate a viable link to…
Read MoreCalling All Student Artists for an Out-of-This-World Competition
Submission Period Now Open for Space Foundation’s 11th Annual International Student Art Contest 2021 contest theme is “How Space Technology Helps Improve Life on Earth” Student artists ages 3–18 are invited to enter Entries are due by noon Universal Time (12:00 UTC), on December 31, 2020 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — September 10, 2020 — Space…
Read MoreRear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) and Space Foundation CEO Thomas Zelibor Joins Defense Innovation Board Space Advisory Committee
Zelibor to Share Unique Insights and Recommendations with the DoD, Based on His Perspective as a Former Military Leader Now at the Forefront of Space Innovation COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — September 8, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today announced that CEO and retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Thomas…
Read MoreStellar Back-to-School Resources Help Students, Teachers, and Parents Reach New Heights
Space Foundation offering “Digital Backpack” of Content, Tools, and Activities COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — August 31, 2020 — As school restarts, the Space Foundation is sharing new content, resources, and activities to help today’s students become tomorrow’s next great explorers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. With the need for schooling assistance during the pandemic, Space Foundation’s Discovery…
Read More36th Space Symposium Rescheduled for August 2021
Space Foundation Previews “Space Symposium 365” – New Initiative for Digital Content and Collaboration COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — August 19, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today announced that the 36th Space Symposium, set for October 31–November 2, 2020 has been rescheduled for August 22–26, 2021 at The Broadmoor…
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