Space Foundation Press Releases
Launch Your Future Explorers, Scientists and Engineers into a Memorable Summer Adventure at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 15, 2018) The Space Foundation Discovery Center is bringing back its summer Explore Space Experience for children ages seven through 12. Explore Space Experience is designed and led by certified master teachers to offer a variety of hands-on, immersive activities and experiences based on space and science, technology, engineering, art and math…
Space Foundation is Now Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 14, 2018) — The Space Foundation is seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2019. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth.
Commerce Secretary Ross to be Featured Speaker at 34th Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 9, 2018) – The Space Foundation announced today the addition of The Honorable Wilbur R. Ross, Jr., United States Secretary of Commerce, as a featured speaker at its 34th Space Symposium, to be held April 16 – 19 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. Robert M. Lightfoot, Jr., Acting Administrator…
For the Fifth Time, Space Foundation Named Among 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 3, 2018) – For the fifth time since 2012, the Space Foundation has been designated by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group as among the 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For in the United States, ranking 18th best organization overall.
Cassini Mission Team Earns 2018 John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 21, 2018) – Given annually to recognize the most significant accomplishment in advancing the exploration of space during the previous year, the Space Foundation’s John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration will be presented in 2018 to the Cassini Mission team. Cassini’s active mission of more than 20 years,…
Tinker, Build and Create at the Space Foundation Discovery Center this Spring Break
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 19, 2018) Families looking for things to do in Colorado Springs this Spring Break need look no further than the Space Foundation Discovery Center. Beginning Tuesday, March 27, the Space Foundation Discovery Center will begin its annual Spring Break Tinkering programming. A variety of activities are planned that are appropriate for children…
Space Foundation Names First Recipient of the Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr., New Generation National Security Scholarship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 14, 2018) – In December 2017, the Space Foundation announced a new scholarship honoring former Chairman of the Board, Admiral James O. Ellis Jr., USN (Ret.). The Space Foundation is pleased to announce the first recipient of the scholarship is Major Anna Gunn-Golkin, USAF.
Vice President Mike Pence to Speak at 34th Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 12, 2018) – Today, the Space Foundation announced that Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Monday, April 16 at 12:00pm, in a special presentation preceding the Symposium’s opening ceremony. “The Vice President’s participation at the Symposium indicates the priority this White House is placing on America’s position in space,” said Thomas E. Zelibor, Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer.
Space Foundation Invites Public to Attend the Women's Global Gathering at the 34th Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 7, 2018) – The public is invited to register now to attend the Women’s Global Gathering, an event at the 34th Space Symposium that will be open to the public, without Symposium registration. This motivational luncheon and networking opportunity is open to men and women, and to Symposium registrants and non-registrants.…
Author Margot Lee Shetterly to Receive Space Foundation's Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 5, 2018) – With her book Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race, author Margot Lee Shetterly made the world aware of the major contributions of three NASA mathematicians, who were also female and African-American, during the early years of the U.S. space program.