Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 3, 2011) — Robin Little, a Safety Harbor (Fla.) Elementary School teacher, has been awarded the first Space Foundation Dr. Catherine Pedretty Space Scholarship for Teachers. The scholarship was established by the Space Foundation in late 2010, to create special professional development opportunities for teachers currently teaching in the Pinellas County…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 11, 2011) — This week the Space Foundation is hosting nearly 1,800 local students and 95 teachers from 18 states at a number of education activities at the 27th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The programs include educator professional development, national recognition of an outstanding…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 7, 2011) — GPS and satellite television revenues continue to fuel overall growth in the space sector, helping the industry overcome a challenging economy. The overall global space economy rose to $276.52 billion in government budgets and commercial revenue in 2010, 7.7 percent above the 2009 figures reported by the Space…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 7, 2011) — The Space Foundation will host a series of media briefings on a variety of space topics during the 27th National Space Symposium April 11-14, 2011, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. All registered reporters are welcome to attend and reporters will be able to call in…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 5, 2011) — As the Space Shuttle program approaches its final flights, the Space Foundation is auctioning six matted and framed original art prints – one of each Shuttle – autographed by two Space Shuttle commanders each. The auction will support Space Foundation education programs, providing funding for STARS classroom-enrichment programs…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 4, 2011) — The Space Foundation, the foremost advocate for all sectors of the space industry, has been designated by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group as among the Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work for 2011. The Space Foundation was the only Colorado-based organization to make the list and ranked…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 31, 2011) — New to the 27th National Space Symposium this year is a student art contest co-sponsored by ARES Corporation, Fisher Space Pen Co. and the Space Foundation. Students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade were invited to submit original artwork depicting the theme, “Human Space Travel in the Year 2020,”…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 28, 2011) — There will be more to see than ever before at the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium next month. The sold-out Boeing Exhibit Center has expanded this year to fill three indoor halls plus a brand new outdoor “Showroom” that will feature spectacular examples of space vehicles, including…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 24, 2011) — A new addition to the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium will be a Simulcast Lounge, featuring LCD monitors and all-day coffee service. Sponsored by Space Foundation Contributing Member Integral Systems, the lounge will provide Symposium attendees with a relaxed setting to settle into comfortable couches and check…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 21, 2011) — Lei Fanpei, vice president, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC), will provide insight into the Chinese space industry as a featured speaker at the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium, to be held April 11-14, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. His presentation will be…