Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 26, 2009) — The first wave of industry speakers has been confirmed for the Strategic Space Symposium, jointly sponsored by USSTRATCOM and the Space Foundation Nov. 2 – 4 at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. Industry Perspective PanelHigh-level industry leaders will participate in the Industry Perspective panel on Nov.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 24, 2009) — The Space Foundation is solidifying its position as one of the nation’s premier space-focused education providers with the establishment of the new Space Foundation Discovery Institute on the campus of Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation Discovery Institute will provide space- and aerospace-themed…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 20, 2009) — Strategic Space Symposium participants will see the latest in space technology at the AMERICOM Exhibit Center, which will also serve as the networking hub during the Nov. 2 – 4 event at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. The majority of the exhibit space has already been…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2009) — Two speakers with major strategic responsibility for how the military uses space to support tactical operations have been added to the agenda for the Strategic Space Symposium Nov. 2 – 4, 2009, at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. Vice Adm. Robert B. Murrett, USN, (pictured) director…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2009) — A new aerospace-themed middle school created through a partnership between the Space Foundation and Colorado Springs (Colo.) School District 11 (D-11) opened Aug. 18 with more than 500 students, 42 teachers, and onsite support from the Space Foundation. The Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is named in honor of…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 14, 2009) — More high-level military and industry speakers, panelists, and breakout session leaders have been added to the Strategic Space Symposium 2-4 Nov., 2009, at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. General Sessions: Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman will welcome attendees to Omaha. Lt. Gen. Francis H. Kearney, III, USA,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2009) — An impressive slate of featured speakers has been confirmed for the Strategic Space Symposium, including: Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF, commander, U.S. Strategic Command; Vice Adm. Carl V. Mauney, USN, deputy commander, United States Strategic Command; Lt. Gen. Kevin Campbell, USA, commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense; Lt.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 20, 2009) — The Strategic Space Symposium, set for 2-4 Nov., 2009, in Omaha, Neb., will offer space and defense professionals an unparalleled opportunity for education, interactive discussion, and exposure to the latest space operations technologies. Co-sponsored by the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the Space Foundation, the event is…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 23, 2009) — The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2010. 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. (Jun. 10, 2009) — Colorado Springs School District 11 (D-11) has approved a proposal to create an aerospace-focused middle school in the former Emerson Middle School in partnership with the Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation. The duration of the agreement is five years with options for automatic renewals for three successive five-year periods.…