Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2019) – The Space Foundation has selected 27 outstanding educators to join its Teacher Liaison program in 2019, including six international applicants from India and Ethiopia. The educators were chosen for their active promotion of space and science education in the classroom.

Started by the Space Foundation in 2004, the Teacher Liaison program influences space and science education at an international level. Teacher Liaisons serve as advocates for space-themed education and use Space Foundation-provided training and resources to further integrate space principles into the classroom.

The Space Foundation invites the public to its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8’s pioneering lunar adventure. Join other space and history fans to remember, reflect and reignite the inspiration of a Christmas-season journey that united the world in wonder.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 1, 2018) – Today, the Space Foundation family joins with the rest of America and the world in remembering and honoring the life and legacy of President George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. Tom Zelibor, CEO of the Space Foundation, reflected, “While much of his legacy is…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 28, 2018) — Upon completion of his term in 2017, the Space Foundation established a special scholarship recognizing former Board Chairman ADM James O. Ellis, Jr.’s, commitment and support of New Generation leaders and Space Foundation programs. The scholarship, named the Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr., New Generation National Security Scholarship,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2018) – Today, at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Space Foundation leadership signed an agreement for a grant from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to present a series of nationwide workshops with the goal of bringing minority business leaders into the greater space commerce community.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2018) — Winter weather has already made its arrival to the Pikes Peak Region and this season, the Space Foundation will launch its first winter coat drive to help the community’s homeless population. Now through Dec. 12, the Space Foundation will be accepting new and gently used adult and children’s coats. Donations can…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2018) – Every Spring at the annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation confers its highest honor – the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 29, 2018) – The Board of Directors of the Space Foundation met on Oct. 25 and approved the following changes to its Board, effective Oct. 25.

Jeffrey D. Grant, Former Sector Vice President and General Manager, Space Systems, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (Ret.), was elected to the Executive Committee as Member-at-Large. Lon C. Levin, former Member-at-Large will now serve as Director.

Mad Science Halloween Fun at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Wednesday, October 31   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2018) Safe, fun indoor Halloween celebrations are coming to the Space Foundation Discovery Center next Wednesday, October 31st.  The day will be filled with costumes, Trick-or-Treat stations, a pumpkin carving/decoration contest, followed by an evening of…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct 17, 2018) – The Space Foundation has closed on space to nearly triple the size of its Discovery Center education complex in Colorado Springs. The additional 85,319 square feet at 4435 Arrowswest Drive adjoins its current building at 4425 Arrowswest Drive and will expand the total space from 45,716 square feet to 131,035 total square feet.