Space Foundation Press Releases
Meet Space Innovators and Investors at the Space Technology & Investment Forum
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 13, 2016) – The Space Foundation’s by-invitation Space Technology & Investment Forum will offer a unique opportunity to meet with some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Hear and learn from more than 50 speakers in an exclusive environment.…
Make the Impossible Possible at the Space Foundation Discovery Center July 16 and July 23
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 12, 2016) – From solving problems, designing rockets and spacesuits, to providing critical mission control support, space travel would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of engineers. This summer, the Space Foundation Discovery Center is celebrating the Heroes of Space, Visionaries, Scientists, Engineers and Astronauts, each with its own…
Bryan DeBates Named Space Foundation Vice President – Education
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 29, 2016) – The Space Foundation has promoted Bryan J. DeBates to Vice President – Education, from his previous position as Senior Director – Education, effective July 1. In this position, DeBates will administer the development and implementation of the Space Foundation’s education programs that support science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Nomination Period Opens for 2017 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 27, 2016) – 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…
Unravel Mysteries as a Scientist at the Space Foundation Discovery Center June 25 – July 9
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 23, 2016) – Who, what, when, why, how? Scientists are the ultimate detectives in unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Through observation, experimentation, exploration and research, scientists help us to better understand the world around us and space beyond. This summer, the Space Foundation Discovery Center is celebrating the Heroes of Space,…
Space Foundation Report Reveals Global Space Economy at $323 Billion in 2015
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 22, 2016) – The Space Foundation today released the findings of its publication The Space Report 2016: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. In 2015, the global space economy totaled $323 billion worldwide. The decline from $329 billion in 2014 was due primarily to the strengthening dollar, meaning that non-U.S.…
Panels Announced for Space Technology & Investment Forum 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 20, 2016) – The Space Foundation is holding a by-invitation gathering of some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Hear and meet more than 40 speakers in a unique and exclusive environment at the Space Technology & Investment Forum…
Be A Space Visionary at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in June
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2016) – Before small steps and giant leaps, there are big dreams, and the Space Foundation Discovery Center has special programming this summer for people of all ages who have big dreams. Summer of Discovery is back for its fourth year at the Discovery Center, and this year’s theme is “Heroes…
Space Foundation Announces Featured Speakers for Space Technology & Investment Forum 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 2, 2016) – Building on the success of last year’s Space Technology & Investment Forum, the Space Foundation is expanding this by-invitation conference for 2016 to include more participants and more diverse moderators, speakers and panelists. Held in San Francisco, the Forum will showcase venture capitalists and institutional investors, with an…
Space Foundation Launches Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 1, 2016) – Colorado is “home” to more astronauts than any other state in the U.S., with at least 100 NASA astronauts who were born, educated, worked or resided in the state. Colorado is also the Space Foundation’s home state, and a hub for all things space, including: ranking first in…