Space Foundation Press Releases
33rd Space Symposium Will Bring Space Leaders from More Than 30 Countries to Discuss Global Space Activity
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 7, 2017) – Space leaders from more than 30 countries, are expected to attend the Space Foundation’s 33rd Space Symposium, participating as speakers, panelists and exhibitors, and with delegations representing China, France, Germany, Korea, Japan, Russia and the European Commission. The 33rd Space Symposium will be held April 3-6 at The…
Eighth Grade Science Teacher is 2017 Recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2017) – Ashlie Blackstone Smith, an eighth grade physical science teacher at Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls, in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation as recipient of the 2017 Alan Shepard Technology…
Unleash Your Creativity and Inner Engineer This March at the Discovery Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 24, 2017) – This March, the Space Foundation Discovery Center will offer several events for the young and young-at-heart to engage their creativity and engineering skills. Space Foundation Vice President Bryan DeBates explained the value of tinkering and why a month’s worth of activities at the Discovery Center are dedicated to this…
Space Foundation to Launch Women's Global Gathering at the 33rd Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 23, 2017) – A new event has been added to the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium for 2017. The inaugural Women’s Global Gathering will provide a unique opportunity to hear about the accomplishments and opportunities for women in the space industry, and is open to Space Symposium registrants and non-registrants.   Scheduled for…
U.S. Congressmen Rogers and Bridenstine to Speak at 33rd Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 6, 2017) – With a new Congress and a new administration in place, space policy and legislation, both civil and national security-related, will be integral to this year’s 33rd Space Symposium. Perspectives from U.S. Congressmen will be provided at the Symposium by speakers Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Rep. Jim Bridenstine…
Air Purification and Plant Growth Innovations are Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees at 33rd Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2017) – The Space Foundation’s 33rd Space Symposium will culminate on April 6 with ceremonies celebrating the induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® of two innovations developed for space that now improve life on Earth, as well as celebrating 30 years of the Space Technology Hall of Fame…
Innovation Experts Provide Unique Approaches to Space Solutions at 33rd Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 30, 2017) – For its Space Symposium panel discussion on innovation, the Space Foundation is bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to offer unique approaches to space solutions. The 33rd Space Symposium will be held April 3-6 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, attracting space leaders from dozens of countries…
Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Program Expands to Ethiopia, Guam, Kenya and Portugal
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 24, 2017) – The Space Foundation continues to grow international participation in its Teacher Liaison program, which now includes one educator each from Australia, Ethiopia, Guam, Kenya and Portugal, plus 26 educators from India, bringing the total number of international Teacher Liaisons to 31. For 2017, the Space Foundation has added…
Experts to Discuss Impact of Big Data on the Future of Space at 33rd Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 23, 2017) – The Space Foundation is bringing together investors and experts from the microsat, launch and data science communities to discuss “Big Data and the Future of Space,” at the 33rd Space Symposium, to be held April 3-6 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. The discussion will be moderated…
Winners Announced for Space Foundation’s Seventh Annual International Student Art Contest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 19, 2017) – For the Space Foundation’s seventh annual International Student Art Contest, 3,099 entries were submitted from 50 countries and 31 U.S. states by students ages 3 through 18 years. Of those, 25 winners from seven countries were selected, with one entry chosen for the top Space Foundation Achievement Award.…