Space Foundation Press Releases

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 1, 2008) — Accredited media are invited to cover the release of The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity at two media briefings, at and by teleconference from the 24th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo.  WHAT: Produced by the Space Foundation’s Research & Analysis division,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 31, 2008) — Accredited media are invited to attend and report from the 24th National Space Symposium.  Who: The 24th National Space Symposium will attract more than 7,500 participants including senior executive leadership from NASA, NOAA, and other civil space and government agencies; the commercial space and satellite broadcasting industry; the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 28, 2008) — As we become more aware of Earth’s changing climate, we realize the importance of monitoring and understanding the wide-reaching consequences. A featured panel at the 24th National Space Symposium, “Climate Change, Space, and Implications for National Security” will look at a range of climate change related issues. This…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 26, 2008) — The 24th National Space Symposium will see participation by several members of Congress, including Senator Wayne Allard, Congressman Mark Udall, and Congresswoman Heather Wilson.  Allard and Udall will both give featured speeches. Wilson will make remarks at a luncheon in honor of Congressional Members and Staff Delegations. All…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 21, 2008) — The space industry’s premier annual gathering of the global space community, the National Space Symposium, annually brings together all sectors of space — civil, commercial, and national security — to discuss the most current and pressing issues facing the space industry. A special focus panel on Operationally Responsive…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 19, 2008) — Today Kevin L. Simmons, of Jacksonville, Fla., was named the 2008 recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. This award, given by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), NASA, and the Space Foundation, will be presented Monday, April 7 during the Opening Ceremony of the 24th National…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 14, 2008) — The Space Foundation has selected the 2008 Flight of Teacher Liaisons.  Educators from elementary school teachers to administrators as well as a teacher with NASA’s Aerospace Education Services Program from across the United States, including American Samoa and Puerto Rico, were among the 69 individuals chosen for this…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 13, 2008) — The 24th National Space Symposium will feature a panel entitled “Mind the Gap: Shuttle Retirement and Other Challenges on the Road to the Moon and Mars.” The symposium, the premier annual gathering of the global space community, will take place April 7-10 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 7, 2008) — Only one week remains to save on registration for the 24th National Space Symposium, the premier annual gathering of the global space community.  Individuals who register and pay in full by March 14 will receive the Advanced Registration rate, a $225 savings off standard industry registration.  The 24th…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 6, 2008) — The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for the Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship. The Enos scholarship was established in 2005 to provide professional development opportunities for educators of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry, or who work with students of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry. It covers tuition, fees, travel expenses,…