Space Symposium
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…
Tyson Inspires, Challenges
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium, bestselling author and host of the upcoming FOX show COSMOS, was everywhere at the 28th National Space Symposium, including opening the program on April 17 with one of the most inspiring talks the audience has heard in years. It is impossible to capture Tyson’s enthusiasm in a brief…
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…
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…
Take Advantage of Early Bird Rate Before March 16
There’s one last chance to save money on registration for the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium. An Early Bird discount is available until March 16 for industry attendees. The 28th National Space Symposium will be held April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Save up to $200 on standard industry registration,…