Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation Report Reveals Global Space Economy at $383.5 Billion in 2017
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 19, 2018) – The Space Foundation today released the findings of its publication The Space Report 2018: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. The Space Report is the definitive body of information about the global space industry. The findings in the 2018 report revealed that in 2017, the global space…
Nomination Period Opens for 2019 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 27, 2018) – The Space Foundation is now accepting nominations for its highest award, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Honoring its late, long-time chairman, Gen. James E. Hill, USAF (Ret.), the award recognizes outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves through lifetime contributions to humankind through exploration, development…
Space Foundation is EnVision Center National STEM Education Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2018) – This morning, Secretary Ben Carson and Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. Zelibor participated in a ceremony at Life Remodeled in Detroit, Mich., to debut the EnVision Center Demonstration, a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development initiative to help HUD-assisted households “climb the ladder of opportunity.”…
Suit Up as Summer Programming Starts at the Space Foundation Discovery Center this Saturday, June 9
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 4, 2018) — Experts say to dress for the job you want, not the job you have, leading the Space Foundation to invite the public to “Suit Up!” Beginning this Saturday, June 9, the Space Foundation Discovery Center will kick off summer with a nine-week Summer of Discovery theme: Suit Up!…
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…