Spotlight
Thank You Volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and the Space Foundation is extremely fortunate to receive year-round support from a dedicated corps of volunteers. More than 300 volunteers assist us with presenting the annual Space Symposium, they help at our Space Foundation Discovery Center and World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., and with research and public…
Space Foundation Sponsors KCME-FM Classics for Kids
The Space Foundation proudly announces a new partnership with classical music station 88.7 KCME-FM. As the exclusive sponsor of KCME’s Classics for Kids program, we further focus on the “Arts” slice of our acclaimed science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, or “STEAM” standards-based space educational outreach. Tune in to Classics for Kids® every Sunday at…
Four New Corporate Members Welcomed
The Space Foundation appreciates the support of its 117 Corporate Members, made up of commercial and entrepreneurial space ventures, satellite and telecommunications companies and a select few from non-aerospace sectors working on space-enabled or space-themed projects. We also have partnerships with local, state, national and international economic development organizations and educational institutions that view the space…
Connect with Cyber Professionals at Cyber 1.4 Conference
During its annual cyberspace conference, the Space Foundation provides a forum for cyber professionals and those new to the field to meet and discuss crucial issues affecting the global cyber domain. Cyber 1.4 will be held Monday, May 19, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, immediately preceding the evening’s opening ceremony for…
Explore "Space Myths" During "Star Days" April 3 and 5 at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center has added special evening hours one Thursday each month, for “Star Days” Thursday, leading into a special “Star Days” Saturday at the beginning of each month. There are monthly themes with related crafts, presentations in Science On a Sphere®, demonstrations by Cool Science and outdoor telescopes (weather permitting). The monthly…
We Love to See You SMILE
When you shop AmazonSmile you can support Space Foundation programs! If you are already a frequent Amazon shopper, please start shopping with AmazonSmile! When you do, Amazon will donate to the Space Foundation. You will help us raise critical funds that fuel our mission. AmazonSmile is a terrific and easy way to make your…
Make it a Double, Please!
You may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift to the Space Foundation by having it matched by your employer. Many companies offer a matching gift program to employees and retirees that allows you to double your gift amount by simply following the guidelines they have set forth. These…
Newly-Launched Newsletter Keeps Volunteers Connected
As part of our expanding volunteer program, we launched a new Space Foundation Volunteer Newsletter in January. Distributed monthly to our volunteers, the newsletter will offer us a way to stay connected with our volunteers and for the volunteers to connect with each other. The purpose of the newsletter is to share information and enhance…
Zimkas Space Library Donor Plaque Installed
Space Foundation President Chuck Zimkas retired in 2013, after 27 years with the organization. To honor his years of service and the volunteer work of his wife Ursula, the Space Foundation established at its world headquarters in Colorado Springs the Zimkas Space Library Honoring Chuck and Ursula Zimkas. A plaque has been installed in…
Fourth Quarter 2013 Index Performance
The Space Foundation Infrastructure Index, with 14 percent growth, led all other tracked indexes for the second straight quarter, as can be seen in Exhibit 1. The other four indexes showed relatively strong performance, with quarterly growth ranging from 9 percent to 11 percent heading into the new year. Key movers in the fourth quarter…