Space Symposium
Joanne Maguire Selected as Recipient of the 2022 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 12, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that American engineer and former executive Joanne Maguire has been selected as the 2022 recipient of its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Maguire’s impactful career in…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Opens Registration for 37th Space Symposium, To Be Held April 4-7, 2022
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 1, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, today announced that registration is now open for the 37th Space Symposium. The premier gathering of the global space ecosystem will be held April 4-7, 2022, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and will include in-person and virtual…
Read MoreHis Excellency Director General Dr. Salim M. AlMalik of ICESCO’s Address to the 36th Space Symposium
Hello everyone. Good morning. This is a very difficult time in every country. My warmest greeting from about the capital city of Morocco, to all of you here in Colorado Springs. And to all those who are attending virtually — Dr. Kathryn Thornton, Admiral Thomas Zelibor, Ms. Shelli Brunswick, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I…
Read MoreThe Foundation for the Future and the High-Speed Flight-FastForward Project Sign Collaboration Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25th, 2021 36th Space Symposium, Colorado Springs, Colorado ANNOUNCEMENT The Foundation for the Future and the High-Speed Flight-FastForward Project Sign Collaboration Agreement to Further America’s Success in Space Through Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Leading to Point-to-Point High Speed Space Transportation PRESS RELEASE Tim Chrisman Executive Director of the Foundation for the Future…
Read MoreStarLab Oasis Opens in Abu Dhabi
Nanoracks ventures into the Space AgTech sector ABU DHABI, UAE- August 25, 2021- Nanoracks, the world’s leading provider of commercial access to space, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Space AgTech company, StarLab Oasis. This expansion highlights Nanoracks commitment to address the growing problems of desertification, climate change, water scarcity and food…
Read MoreCrossover to Electric Aircraft Well Progressed, Says IDTechEx
For Immediate Release Crossover to Electric Aircraft Well Progressed, Says IDTechEx Thursday 26 August 2021 IDTechEx Cambridge, UK Electraflyer has announced that it has passed crossover, meaning it now sells more battery-electric aircraft than polluting ones. Pipistrel sold over 100 battery-electric aircraft last year as they take over from its traditional offerings. Bye Aerospace does…
Read MoreAstroscale’s ELSA-d Successfully Demonstrates Repeated Magnetic Capture
Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 26, 2021 – Astroscale’s End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) successfully tested its ability to capture its client spacecraft using the servicer’s magnetic capture system, in a demonstration performed on Wednesday, August 25 (UTC). A major challenge of debris removal, and on-orbit servicing in general, is docking with or capturing a client object; this test demonstration served as a successful validation of ELSA-d’s ability to dock with a client, such as a defunct satellite. When ELSA-d…
Read MoreSpace Foundation and ICESCO Sign Joint Public Partnership Agreement Events Tie Benefits of Space Science and Technology to Economic Development Worldwide
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 25, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today signed an agreement at the 36th Space Symposium, expanding the organization’s emerging partnership with ICESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor (RADM, U.S. Navy, ret.) welcomed…
Read MoreNorthStar Earth & Space secures radio frequency spectrum license approval for planned satellite constellation
Government of Canada authorization in principle is key milestone for NorthStar MONTREAL, CANADA, 24 AUGUST 2021 — NorthStar Earth & Space (NorthStar) has received approval in principle from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) authorizing NorthStar to use all of the company’s requested radio frequency spectrum allocation for its planned 52-satellite constellation that will…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Partners With SAIC at Space Symposium With First Inclusive Cohort for a Joint Space Commerce Entrepreneurship Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 24, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today formalized its partnership with Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator driving our nation’s digital transformation. SAIC joined Space Foundation in announcing the first inclusive space cohort of…
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