Space Symposium
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…
Space Watch Continues National Space Symposium Coverage
Three issues of Space Watch – last month, this month and next month – are required to cover 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,…
Launch Providers Discuss the Way to Space
The Launch Providers, Propulsion Partners and the Way to Space panel, moderated by Frank Morring, Jr., senior editor, Aviation Week and Space Technology, talked about the exciting things that are going on in the global launch market. Pictured: Morring presides over the panel. Key panelists’ points included: Dan Collins, chief operating officer, United Launch Alliance: You can’t put a price on payload…
Societal Benefits Panel Discusses Emerging Nations’ Needs
The Tuesday, April 17, National Space Symposium panel, Societal Benefits – Space Applications in Emerging Regions, presented in association with Euroconsult, discussed how space assets can help emerging nations deal with practical, societal issues. Panel Moderator Steve Bochinger, director of institutional affairs, Euroconsult, and managing director, Euroconsult North America (pictured, left), started by explaining that there is a sharply increasing…
Hosted Payloads Group Considers Hitching a Ride
The Hitching a Ride – All About Hosted Payloads panel at the 28th National Space Symposium, moderated by Gen. Lance Lord, USAF, Ret., chief executive officer, L2 Aerospace, was co-sponsored by the Hosted Payload Alliance. The panel explored how to make hosted payloads a critical element in the access-to-space strategy. Key points from each panelist include: Lt. Gen. Brian…
Satellite Operators, Manufacturers Discuss Issues, Needs
Two satellite industry panels were held during the 28th National Space Symposium on Wednesday morning, April 18. Both were hosted by Space News Editor Warren Ferster. Satellite Operators & Manufacturers – Part 1 Part I covered: David Bernstein, senior vice president – program management, Space Systems/Loral (pictured, above, second from left): The commercial satellite business is solid and the marketplace looks good for…
Agency Leaders Discuss Global Collaboration
Moderator Dr. Dumitru Dorin Prunariu, chairman, UNCOPUOS (pictured, right), set the stage for the discussion by saying that international cooperation and collaboration are imperative given the current congested and contested environment of outer space. Panelists made the following comments: Dr. Chummer Farina, vice president, Canadian Space Agency: Canada’s investment in space is a matter of necessity, which is why we…
Scientists Discuss the Future of Space Exploration
The Mega Minds – Leading Scientists Discuss the Future of Space Exploration panel brought together some of the brightest and most intriguing intellects in the scientific world to discuss science and space. Moderated by Dr. G. Scott Hubbard, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, Stanford University, the panel featured: Dr. Amy Mainzer, WISE deputy project scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Bill…
Bolden Speaks of Exciting Era
NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. , in his remarks to the 28th National Space Symposium spoke of a “new era of exploration, one of great promise.” Saying that debate is over, he talked about moving forward on “implementation with bipartisan agreement,” citing a number of projects on the horizon, including: The upcoming SpaceX launch to the International…