Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 27, 2011) — Who has made a lasting impact in the space industry? The Space Foundation annually recognizes outstanding accomplishments in three categories: space exploration; creating a positive public environment for space; and space achievement — and is seeking nominations from the general public. The Space Foundation will award these honors…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 21, 2011) — Honeywell has provided additional funding for the Honeywell Mars Robotic Experience at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute (SFDI) in Colorado Springs, Colo. The donation provides robots and support funds for the SFDI Mars Yard laboratory, a simulated Martian terrain where students learn a wide variety of science, technology,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 19, 2011) — The Space Foundation welcomes The Space Store as its newest Certified Imagination Partner. Based in Englewood, Colo., The Space Store offers a wide variety of space-related products ranging from books to memorabilia to exclusive replica spacesuits, as well as Space Foundation merchandise including Space Shuttle posters and postcards.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 15, 2011) — Most people don’t have a clue about how much of their daily lives are improved by space innovations, things that were originally developed to complete space missions, safely launch rockets, keep astronauts healthy, make routine tasks possible in microgravity, conduct complex experiments, now used to make us safer,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 12, 2011) — The Space Foundation invites student in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, or equivalent, throughout the world to enter original artwork depicting the theme “Space is Infinite — Explore!” for an opportunity to receive national recognition and to win prizes, and an invitation to attend an awards ceremony at the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 7, 2011) — The Space Foundation is emphasizing the future of space with programs at the 12th annual Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference in Maui, Hawai’i. Involvement includes a reception for young space professionals, education programs for teachers and students. In addition, Space Foundation Vice President –…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 6, 2011) — Four representatives of El Pomar Foundation – Chairman and CEO William J. Hybl, President/Chief Investment Officer and Trustee R. Thayer Tutt, Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Trustee Dave Palenchar and Vice President/Grants Matt Carpenter –  toured the new Space Foundation headquarters building this week to see the progress of the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 30, 2011) — The Space Foundation will bring a true American hero to the Chick-fil-A Patriots’ Festival and Ride for Heroes to be held at Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Space Foundation is a sponsor of the event and has arranged for NASA astronaut Col.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 26, 2011) — The Space Foundation has signed an agreement with Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) that will provide significant benefits to the community and the University’s teacher education program, including distance education, internships, pre-service and in-service instruction as well as collaborative research and service opportunities. The two organizations formalized the agreement…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2011) — The Space Foundation announces two promotions at its headquarters in Colorado Springs, both a result of the global space advocate’s continued growth. Vinson Promoted to Vice President – Human Resources Former Director – Human Resources Kathleen Vinson has been promoted to vice president, reflecting her role in creating…