Space Symposium
New Lower Government/Military Rate for 29th National Space Symposium
Good news for active government and military personnel! The Space Foundation has adjusted its rate just for government and military personnel who register for the 29th National Space Symposium, lowering the cost to the 2010 pricing of $790. “We reduced the rate for active government and military personnel out of sensitivity to government budget constraints,”…
Why You Should Register Now
The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate with up to $500 in savings for industry attendees who register before Jan. 11, 2013, for the 29th National Space Symposium. Recognized as the premier gathering of the global space community, the Space Symposium will feature forums, panels, presentations, speeches and special events. Here are just…
Sigourney Weaver will Headline Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner
Presented annually by the Space Foundation, the Space Technology Hall of Fame® dinner honors extraordinary technologies originally developed for space that now improve life here on Earth. For 2013, the 25th anniversary of the program, actor Sigourney Weaver will be the featured dinner speaker. The dinner will be held on April 11 as part of the 29th…
Final Coverage of the 28th National Space Symposium
This issue of Space Watch contains the final coverage of the 28th National Space Symposium and its companion Cyber 1.2 event, held April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. We’ve spread articles throughout several categories of this Space Watch publication, so you’ll see both the National Space Symposium and Cyber 1.2 crop up all over. Events The events, which were a huge hit with attendees, exhibitors…
Thank You Space Symposium Co-Sponsors!
The success of the annual Space Foundation National Space Symposium and Cyber events depends on the support of generous co-sponsors. For 2012, the Space Foundation was especially fortunate to have 18 organizations participate as co-sponsors for the first time. 28th National Space Symposium and Cyber 1.2 co-sponsors included: a.i. solutions – Hotel Room Keys *AIAA…
Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center, New Pavilion An Overwhelming Success
The Space Foundation’s National Space Symposium is known as the single annual event where exhibitors can reach all of their customers in one place. In 2012, the Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center was the biggest and most exciting in Space Symposium history. The main hall of the Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center held the largest displays, most from long-time Space Foundation…
Luncheon Salutes Warfighters
The Space Warfighters Luncheon, held on April 17 at the 28th National Space Symposium, celebrated the men and women who serve in the military around the world and highlighted the role space assets play in providing security and solutions for keeping troops safe, informed and effective. The luncheon was co-sponsored by Boeing. Master of Ceremonies ADM James…
EO Panel Looks at Environment, Economy, Security Link
One of the first two of four concurrent sessions held Wednesday afternoon, April 18, at the 28th National Space Symposium was Earth Observations: Linking Environmental, Economic and National Security, moderated by Nancy S.A. Colleton, president, IGES, and executive director, Alliance for Earth Observations (pictured below at podium). Key comments from panelists included: Dr. Thomas J. Bogdan, president, University Corporation for…
Panel Probes Energy and Space Issues
Energy from space is an interesting concept that was explored during a concurrent panel on Wednesday afternoon, April 18, at the 28th National Space Symposium. The Energy and Engineering from Space: Powering the Grid and Markets of the Future panel looked at how space and energy can intersect for a better world. Key panelist points included: Moderator Dr. Ronald M.…
Personal Spaceflight Conversation Addresses Risk, Opportunities
The Personal Spaceflight panel, one of the concurrent sessions held April 18 at the 28th National Space Symposium, industry entrepreneurs and government leaders discussed this growing business. The panel was moderated by Dr. Leroy Chiao, special advisor – human spaceflight, Space Foundation. Key points included: Dr. George C. Nield, associate administrator for commercial space transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (pictured top…