Space Foundation Press Releases
Countdown Begins for 27th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2010) — The countdown has begun for the 27th National Space Symposium, which is set for April 11-14 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate with up to $500 in savings for industry attendees who register before Jan. 14,…
Space Foundation White Paper: Space Technology Saves Lives
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 4, 2010) — Data gathered by remote sensing satellites can save lives when used to develop models that predict areas at risk for disease outbreaks. That’s the message of the latest white paper from the Space Foundation, Solutions from Space: Disease and Pandemic Early Warning, which details how space technology has…
Space Foundation Applauds NASA Authorization Bill Passage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 30, 2010) — The Space Foundation has expressed its approval of the passage of a NASA Authorization Bill by the House of Representatives. The bill is a Senate-enacted roadmap that establishes a clear path forward for the nation’s space agency. “America’s civil space program has been in costly and divisive turmoil…
Space Foundation Seeks Nominations for Prominent Distinguished Space Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 20, 2010) — 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, for the first time, is seeking nominations from the general public. The Space Foundation…
Space Foundation Offers Scholarship for Hawai'ian Teacher
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 15, 2010) — Educators of Hawai’ian or part-Hawai’ian ancestry or who work with pre-K-12 students of Hawai’ian or part-Hawai’ian ancestry have an extraordinary opportunity to travel to Colorado Springs – for free – to learn how to use space in the classroom. Each year, the Space Foundation provides professional development opportunities…
Apply Now to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 7, 2010) — Educators who effectively use spce themes to inspire students and strengthen lesson plans have a great opportunity for additional support from the nation’s premier space advocacy organization. The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This will be the ninth year of…
Space Foundation Wants to Know Your Space Hero
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 26, 2010) — Space Heroes can be found many places: in the movies, in comic books and graphic novels, on television and in real life. No matter who they are or where they come from, space heroes inspire others to learn and explore. The Space Foundation, an international non-profit organization engaged…
Apply Now: Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award Recognizes Educators Who Use Technology to Inspire Students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2010) — Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2011 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space…
Space Helps Coloradans Find Free Beer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2010) — The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation has recognized the updated and revised 4th Edition Beer Drinker’s Guide to Colorado as a certified Space Imagination Product. The map integrates enhanced GPS-enabled measurements into the locations and chart data of fourteener* elevations and incorporates new Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) digital…
Outlast® Technology Absorbs Body Heat
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2010) — Outlast® technology, originally designed for use in space, is now also helping to enhance the comfort of law enforcement officers and golfers. Outlast® technology is now exclusively available in select NIJ .06-certified ballistic systems sold by Point Blank Body Armor and Protective Apparel Corporation of America. With its thermo-regulating properties,…