Space Foundation Press Releases
Barrage to Launch 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2009) — An onslaught of energetic and eclectic music will officially launch the Space Foundation’s 26th National Space Symposium when the internationally acclaimed musical group Barrage takes the stage at the Opening Ceremony, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, the evening of April 12. The 26th National Space Symposium, which runs April12-15 at…
Leonard Nimoy to Headline Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner April 15
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 30, 2009) — To the delight of generations of Star Trek fans, the Space Foundation has chosen Leonard Nimoy to inspire the audience at the 2010 Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner April 15. The dinner is the capstone event of the 26th National Space Symposium, which runs April12-15 at The…
Strategic Space Symposium Kicks Off Today
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 2, 2009) — The Strategic Space Symposium starts today and runs through Nov. 4 at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb., with more than 1,800 attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors. Presented through a Space Foundation/United States Strategic Command partnership, the Strategic Space Symposium will encourage collaboration, conversation, and creative interchange…
Space Foundation Says Keep the International Space Station Operating until at Least 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 21, 2009) — The Space Foundation today strongly recommended that the United States keep the International Space Station (ISS) functioning until at least 2020 and beyond, if possible. The recommendation is the key message of a Space Foundation white paper, The International Space Station: Decision 2015, that argues for continued U.S.…
Nov. 3 Teacher Space Seminar to Brief Educators on Programs and Resources Available to Support Classroom Activities
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2009) — Nebraska K-12 teachers have an extraordinary opportunity to learn about space-related educational programs and resources available from the Space Foundation, Lockheed Martin, and the NASA Nebraska Space Grant at a seminar for educators being held in conjunction with the Strategic Space Symposium at the Qwest Center Omaha in…
Strategic Space Symposium Panel to Examine On-the-Ground Warfighter Perspectives
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 9, 2009) — When discussing space policy and how it supports combatant operations, a critical voice is that of the troops receiving the support. Strategic Space Symposium attendees will hear from on-the-ground warfighters in the Nov. 4 Enlisted/Officer Space Operator Perspective panel, which will provide insight into what is happening in…
Strategic Space Symposium Panel Features Broad Range of Combatant Commands Discussing Space Needs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 7, 2009) — Space capabilities are critical to the success of combat troops – and the need for advanced capabilities continues to grow. This is one of the topics that will receive special attention at the Strategic Space Symposium, which will be held Nov. 2-4, at the Qwest Center Omaha in…
The Space Foundation and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic to Explore The Final Frontier
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2009) — The Space Foundation continues its partnership with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic by sponsoring an evening of space-themed music, highlighting the talents of southern Colorado’s premier professional symphony orchestra. On Oct. 17, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Thomas Wilson, will perform music from popular space…
NRO Director Carlson to be Featured Speaker at Strategic Space Symposium Keynote Luncheon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2009) — National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Director and retired Air Force General Bruce A. Carlson will be the featured speaker at the Strategic Space Symposium Keynote Luncheon, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. Presented through a Space Foundation/United States Strategic…
Top Companies Participate in Strategic Space Symposium as Sponsors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 22, 2009) — Many of the nation’s top aerospace providers are taking advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to hear from and network with top military, government, and space leaders by serving as co-sponsors at the Strategic Space Symposium Nov. 2-4 at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. Presented through a…