Space Foundation Press Releases
MEDIA ALERT: National Space Symposium Media Briefings
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…
Space Shuttle Art Auction to Benefit Space Foundation Education Programs
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…
Space Foundation Named Among Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work for 2011
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…
Space Foundation Names Winners of 2011 Student Art Contest
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,”…
27th National Space Symposium will Feature Large Spacecraft
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…
27th National Space Symposium to Feature New Simulcast Lounge
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…
Lei Fanpei is Featured Speaker at the 27th National Space Symposium
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…
High-Level Speakers will Cover Multiple Aspects of Cyberspace at Space Foundation Cyber 1.1
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 16, 2011) — Four high-level speakers, representing military, industry and policy perspectives of cyberspace, will join a roster of illustrious participants at the Space Foundation’s Cyber 1.1 conference next month. Cyber 1.1 is a full-day conference that takes place immediately before the official opening of the 27th National Space Symposium on…
Themis Granted Certified Technology Status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 15, 2011) — The Space Foundation has designated hyperspectral imaging systems by Themis Vision Systems as a Certified Space Technology(TM). Used in a space exploration support role, hyperspectral sensors capture reflected energy from observed objects, which is then analyzed to identify attributes not otherwise visible. Working with NASA, Themis Vision Systems…
27th National Space Symposium Offers Special Events for “New Generation” Space Professionals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 14, 2011) — The Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium will feature almost a full week of events targeted to a new generation of space professionals, kicking off on Monday, April 11, with the popular “speed mentoring” new generation leadership exchange. The premier gathering of the global space community, the 27th…