Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 12, 2016) – Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has provided a grant to collaborate with the Space Foundation on a program that will further science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies in several Brevard County, Fla., schools. The Space Foundation’s Space in the Community is an immersive program for students, parents and teachers…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 4, 2016) – It’s time to explore the other side of the universe, and the unusual inhabitants of distant planets. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is celebrating aliens and their worlds this Saturday as part of Star Days “Alien Worlds.” Take your photo as an explorer on an alien world as you…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 27, 2016) – Launch your future explorer, scientist or engineer into a memorable summer adventure at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, with a new summer program in Colorado Springs. Specifically for youngsters ages nine through 12 years, Explore Space Experience is designed and led by certified master teachers to offer a…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 22, 2016) – The Space Foundation’s Space Technology & Investment Forum (ST&IF) is a by-invitation gathering of some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Successful space industry CEOs and founders of new space startups will share their experiences about…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 1, 2016) – For the third time, 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 7th among Small Nonprofit organizations, and ranked 12th best overall. The Space Foundation also participated…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 1, 2016) – The 32nd Space Symposium’s Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center and Pavilion has sold out for 2016, with 189 exhibits of the world’s latest space technology, products and services, including 54 first-time exhibitors at the Symposium. The 32nd Space Symposium will be held April 11-14, at The Broadmoor in Colorado…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 28, 2016) – The Air Force Association (AFA) and the Space Foundation are combining forces at the 32nd Space Symposium to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).   On the morning of Wednesday, April 13, nine teams of high school students from across the U.S.,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 14, 2016) The Space Foundation is always looking for new ways to inspire the next generation of space leaders, and what better way to do that than with hands-on, interactive learning! As Spring Break approaches, several events and activities will be available for area families to engage with the STEAM subjects…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 10, 2016) – The opening ceremony of the Space Foundation’s 32nd Space Symposium will begin with the presentation of its highest education award. Margaret Rhule Baguio, Senior Education Outreach Coordinator for NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium, has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 8, 2016) – The Space Foundation announces that Jeff Bezos, Founder of Blue Origin, will be a featured speaker at the 32nd Space Symposium. Bezos’ talk will take place Tuesday afternoon, April 12, following a presentation by Gen. John E. Hyten, USAF, Commander, Air Force Space Command, and preceding The Honorable…