Space Foundation Press Releases
Raytheon Partners with Space Foundation to Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators; Announces Multi-year Partnership for STEM Education Programs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 29, 2015) – Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) has made a four-year commitment to Colorado Springs and the Space Foundation to provide educational opportunities to inspire the next generation of innovators through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Raytheon will be sponsoring STEM related educational activities at the Space Foundation’s Discovery Center…
Take a Steampunk Space-cation to the Future at the Discovery Center Aug. 1
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 28, 2015) – The Space Foundation Discovery Center Summer of Discovery programming is almost over, but it is not going out without a bang. The TESLA Steampunk group will be onsite with fun, activities and steampunk attire. Astronaut Foods® will also be at the Discovery Center from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.…
Space Foundation Announces Additional Speakers for Space Technology & Investment Forum
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 23, 2015) – Successful space industry CEOs and founders of NewSpace startups will share their experiences with securing funding and identifying creative financing solutions to launch new products and services at the Space Foundation’s Space Technology & Investment Forum. This by-invitation conference will be held in the heart of the San…
Special Events, Speakers and Sun Gazing at Space Foundation Discovery Center Saturday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 15, 2015) – Robots, sun spots and a former NASA astronaut, these are just a few of the events planned for the Space Foundation Discovery Center “Super Saturday” event July 18. This Space-cation is themed, “Exploring our Universe” and the day will be overflowing with interactive educational fun for all ages. The…
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…