Space Foundation Press Releases
Space Foundation Congratulates ESA on Successful Landing of Rosetta's Philae
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 12, 2014) – After a 10-year journey, Europe’s Rosetta spacecraft made history today when its lander Philae successfully attached to its destination, Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The European Space Agency (ESA) launched Rosetta aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle in March 2004 out of the space center in Kourou, French Guiana. While not…
Trick-or-Treat in "Scary Space" at the Discovery Center Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2014) – The Space Foundation Discovery Center is offering a special treat on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 — two days of “Scary Space” with safe indoor trick-or-treating. Come dressed in costume and collect treats in our El Pomar Space Gallery while learning the science behind what’s scary in space.…
Educators: Apply Now for the 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 13, 2014) – Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space…
Out-of-This-World Halloween Party Supports STEM Education
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 9, 2014) – The Space Foundation’s 3rd Annual Space & Science Fiction Costume Ball will be enhanced for 2014, with games of skill, a “photo bar” and more prizes than ever. Plan now to attend this fantastic event at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, on Saturday,…
Grant will Establish Lockheed Martin Education Center at Space Foundation World Headquarters
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2014) – A grant from Lockheed Martin Corporation for an education center at the Space Foundation World Headquarters and Discovery Center in Colorado Springs will directly benefit schoolchildren and educators, especially those at schools serving large concentrations of low-income and at-risk children. Lockheed Martin, a long-time champion of future innovators…
Register Now for Space Foundation's 31st Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 7, 2014) – Now is the best time to register for the 31st Space Symposium to take advantage of the lowest rate that will be offered for the premier space conference of 2015. The 31st Space Symposium will be held April 13-16, 2015, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA,…
Space Foundation Presents Audience With an Astronaut™ at U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sept. 30, 2014) – On Friday, Oct. 10, the global celebration of World Space Week will conclude locally when more than 250 elementary and middle school students and educators fill the seats of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) Fairchild Hall auditorium for presentations by former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D. Media…
Meet NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao on Oct. 9 at the Discovery Center for World Space Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2014) – The Space Foundation is bringing former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., to the Discovery Center on Thursday, Oct. 9, to share his experiences as a Space Shuttle astronaut and resident of the International Space Station (ISS). The public will have two opportunities to meet Chiao for autographs and…
Space Foundation Congratulates NASA on Commercial Crew Transport Choice
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 16, 2014) – The Space Foundation today called NASA’s selection of The Boeing Company and SpaceX to build commercial crew transportation systems for low Earth orbit “an important step forward in restoring human space flight capabilities to the United States.” “By continuing to pursue a path of Orion and Space Launch…
Apply Now for Space Foundation’s International Teacher Liaison Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 16, 2014) – If space and teaching are your passions, the Space Foundation can connect you with other like-minded educators around the globe to share ideas for bringing space themes into the classroom. Educators from anywhere in the world are invited to apply now to become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison.…