Space Foundation Press Releases
Certified Space Technology Reaches the North Pole
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 17, 2007) — The Space Foundation’s Space Certification program has traveled to the North Pole with the NORAD Santa tracker. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) uses four high-tech systems to track Santa on Christmas Eve: radar, satellites, Santa Cams, and jet fighter aircraft. The NORAD Santa Tracker is now…
Space Foundation Index Goes Live
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2007) — The Space Foundation unveiled a daily, Web-based version of the Space Foundation Index today. It is now available and updated on the Space Foundation’s Web site. Established in June 2005, the Space Foundation Index is a weighted index that tracks the market performance of 31 public companies that derive a…
Space Foundation Announces Theme for 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 8, 2007) — The Space Foundation announced today the theme for the 24th National Space Symposium – “Our Expanding Universe…50 Years of Space Exploration.“ The symposium is the premier U.S. space policy and program forum on all sectors of space — civil, commercial, and national security. The 24th National Space Symposium will…
Space Foundation Report Pegs 2006 Global Space Economy at $220 Billion and Growing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 10, 2007) — Today, the Space Foundation released The Space Report 2007, revealing that in 2006 the global space industry grew to nearly $220 billion in total revenues. The Space Report 2007 contains global space industry budgets and revenue data for calendar year 2006 and, along with the updated Space Foundation…
Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 9, 2007) — Accredited media are invited to cover the release of The Space Report 2007 at a media briefing in Omaha, Neb. at Strategic Space and Defense 2007. Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham will lead the briefing. WHAT: Produced by the Space Foundation’s Research and…
Largest Ever Strategic Space and Defense 2007 Set to Begin
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2007) — Space and defense professionals are set to gather for three days in Omaha at the largest Strategic Space and Defense conference in the five year history of the event. The 2007 conference kicks off an outstanding program agenda with a spectacular Opening Ceremony and Reception on Tuesday 9 October. Presented…
Space Situational Awareness – Topic at Strategic Space and Defense 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 2, 2007) — Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is at the forefront of the minds of commanders at all levels. This important issue will be the focus of a panel at Strategic Space and Defense 2007. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2007, the global security conference for…
Payton, Klotz, and de Rousiers Among Additional Confirmed Speakers for Strategic Space and Defense 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 25, 2007) — Conference organizers announced numerous senior officials have confirmed their participation as featured speakers at Strategic Space and Defense 2007. Noteworthy additions to the program include Mr. Gary E. Payton, acting under secretary of the Air Force; Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz, USAF, assistant vice chief of staff and…
JFCCs and Mission Integration Featured Panel at Strategic Space and Defense 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 18, 2007) — Understanding how the Joint Functional Component Commands (JFCCs) work together to support and enable the mission of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is the focus of a featured panel at Strategic Space and Defense 2007. “How We Make it Work – The JFCCs and Mission Integration,” will engage…
Space Foundation Seeking Outstanding Technologies for 20th Space Technology Hall of Fame Class
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 12, 2007) — The Space Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2008 class of inductee technologies for its prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame. 2008 will mark the 20th anniversary of this program that honors the remarkable innovation of organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve…