Space Foundation Press Releases

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…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2011) — The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2012. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Nomination information, including online and downloadable nomination forms, is…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 9, 2011) — Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2012 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 5, 2011) — The Space Foundation’s local Festival of Science has been such a tremendous success that a second festival has been added this year to coincide with the Aug. 25 open house at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, 4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Festival, which…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 15, 2011) — After a decade at its former home base near Old Colorado City, the Space Foundation has relocated to new headquarters at 4425 Arrowswest Drive in the Garden of the Gods high-tech corridor, Colorado Springs. The new Space Foundation headquarters is a 45,715 square foot office condominium, and part…