Space Foundation Press Releases
Meet NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 14, 2015) – Former NASA astronaut and commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Dr. Leroy Chiao, will be visiting the Space Foundation Discovery Center July 16 through 18. Chiao, the Space Foundation’s special advisor – human spaceflight, will be signing autographs, taking photos and inspiring the next generation of astronauts,…
Taylor Devices, Inc., is Most Recent Space Foundation Certification Program Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 13, 2015) – The Space Foundation welcomes Taylor Devices, Inc., of North Tonawanda, N.Y., and its seismic damper technology into the Space Certification Program. Earlier this year, Taylor Devices, Inc., and seismic damper technology were inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. About the Seismic Damper In the 1960’s, Taylor…
Research and Expertise Combine to Shape NewSpace Industry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 8, 2015) – This week, the Space Foundation released its 2015 edition of The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, with data on the growth of the global space economy, invaluable information for anyone planning investments in space-related businesses. For example, nearly half of the satellites launched in…
Space Foundation Report Reveals Global Space Economy Climb to $330 Billion
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 7, 2015) – The Space Foundation today released the findings of its publication The Space Report 2015: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. In 2014, the global space economy grew slightly more than 9 percent, reaching a total of $330 billion worldwide, up from 2013’s $302.5 billion. Together, commercial space…
Mars Invades the Space Foundation Discovery Center this Saturday; Buy One, Get One Free Child’s Admission July 11 Only
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 6, 2015) – The Space Foundation Discovery Center is taking a summer space-cation, with “Next Stop Mars,” the second of four themed Summer of Discovery programs. Saturday, July 11, will be the last chance to experience Mars-themed hands-on activities and presentations. Take advantage of a special admission offer, only on July 11,…
Nomination Period Opens for 2016 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 1, 2015) — 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 Partners with Pikes Peak Children's Museum to Provide Traveling Exhibits at Discovery Center in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 30, 2105) – The Space Foundation and the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum (PPCM) announced today they have entered into an agreement for the Space Foundation to provide accommodations within its Discovery Center, enabling PPCM to host traveling exhibits, bringing world class children’s museum experiences to Pikes Peak region families and visitors.…
ORBITAL SYSTEMS AB 'Shower of the Future' is Space Certified Technology
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 25, 2015) — The Space Foundation’s international Space Certification program has added a new technology. ORBITAL SYSTEMS’ “Shower of the Future” shares the same water purification technology that NASA uses in space. As one of many components in a larger closed loop system, ORBITAL SYSTEMS has modified and brought forward a…
Take a Martian Space-cation at the Space Foundation Discovery Center "Super Saturday" June 27
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 24, 2015) – Space agencies around the world have their eyes set on human exploration of Mars within the next 20 years, so the second theme in the Space Foundation’s Summer of Discovery programming is focused on humanity’s “Next Stop, Mars.” On Saturday, June 27, take a space-cation that will prepare you…
Space Foundation Adds Special Advisor – Latin American Affairs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 23, 2015) — The Space Foundation announces the addition of a new Special Advisor to its leadership team. R. Dan Jones is now Space Foundation Special Advisor – Latin American Affairs. Jones will take an active role in outreach to Latin American space programs and their involvement in the Space Foundation’s…