Space Symposium
Swanson Pledges Education Support
As the featured industry speaker at the 28th National Space Symposium, William H. Swanson, chairman and CEO, Raytheon Company, voiced concerns and sentiments found across the space sector, saying that challenges and opportunities go hand-in-hand. Commenting that the U.S. space sector is at a crossroads, he said that space is a source of economic growth and good jobs –…
Rose Calls for Code of Conduct
Featured Speaker Frank A. Rose, deputy assistant secretary for space and defense policy, U.S. Department of State, spoke to the 28th National Space Symposium audience about the need for a stronger global code of conduct for space. Citing the increasing congestion in space, he said the international space community needs to adopt “pragmatic and constructive” measures to avoid accidents…
Shelton Discusses History, Budget and Future
In his April 17 remarks before a capacity audience at the 28th National Space Symposium, Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), highlighted accomplishments of AFSPC’s 30-year history, saying “Moving from a time when space was a ‘nice-to-have’ with a strategic-user emphasis, to being a vital force multiplier across the entire joint force, space capabilities are…
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…
Schwartz Talks About Budget, Industry Interaction
Speaking at the 28th National Space Symposium on April 19, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, chief of staff, United States Air Force, talked about the importance of investing in space assets. “Even with extraordinary budget pressures, we are protecting and, in some cases, increasing investments in our top acquisition priorities, including space systems critical to joint warfighting requirements,” he said, adding that…
Kehler Lists USSTRATCOM Priorities
Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), began his presentation at the 28th National Space Symposium by listing USSTRATCOM’s top strategic imperatives: counter aggression, security of weapons of mass destruction, counter terrorism, cyberspace security, homeland defense and maintaining a nuclear deterrent. Kehler said that the United States’ one major military advantage is the ability…
So Many Satellite Operators and Manufacturers, We Need Two Panels
With the largest share of space investment and activity in the satellite sector, the 28th National Space Symposium agenda includes much broader satellite industry representation – and our attendees will include many more satellite professionals. Our Wednesday Satellite Operators & Manufacturers panel is so comprehensive that we divided it into two parts. Plus, the influence…
New Exhibit Pavilion Debuts for 28th National Space Symposium
Construction is progressing quickly on a new exhibit space for the 28th National Space Symposium. Located on the property of The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., the new structure will be positioned near the Carriage Museum. The Ball Aersopace Exhibit Center Pavilion will feature the latest space technology exhibits from around the world, plus more…
National Space Symposium will be a Literary Feast
During the 28th National Space Symposium, a number of popular authors will sign copies of their books in the Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center Pavilion. The book signings, managed by The Tattered Cover, a Denver-based bookstore, include: Tuesday, April 17 9:45-10:45 a.m.: Dr. G. Scott Hubbard, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at Stanford University, former director…
Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award Goes to NASA Social Media Team
Cited for creatively – and prolifically – using social media to build excitement and support for the space program, the NASA Social Media Team has been selected as the winner of the Space Foundation’s Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award, which is presented annually to an individual, team or organization that has made significant contributions…