Spotlight
Give the Gift of a Brighter Future
During November, the Space Foundation typically reaches out to ask for gifts to continue our mission “to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity.” This month’s appeal is by Space Foundation Director – Development Gina Taranto. Inspire Curiosity – Ignite Imagination – Spark Success – Fuel Discovery. By making a gift to the…
Visit the Discovery Center and Learn the Story Behind the Huygens Probe
By Travis Schenck, Director – Space Foundation Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at 4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs, Colo. Visiting the Space Foundation Discovery Center, you’ll find a multitude of interesting objects…
Discovery Center Now Has a Director; Travis Schenck Brings Extensive Museum Experience to the New Position
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center, the Colorado Springs region’s only space, science and technology attraction, has its first director. Travis Schenck comes to the job from a position as executive director of the Museum of Moab in Moab, Utah. The Discovery Center is located at Space Foundation World Headquarters, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, and is open…
Gina Taranto Joins Space Foundation as Director of Development
The Space Foundation welcomes a new director of development. Gina Taranto, CFRE, has 20 years of experience in development and fundraising, and has significant experience in all types of fundraising strategies, including grants, events, direct mail, major gifts and planned giving. She is based at Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo. After earning…
NASA's Water Falls Film Will Premiere at Space Foundation During World Space Week
The Space Foundation will again celebrate World Space Week, with activities focusing on the one year anniversary of its Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere®, plus the 30th anniversary of the Space Foundation and its Space Symposium. World Space Week is an annual global celebration of space, and is always held Oct. 4-10.…
Meet Featured Volunteer Joan Powers
Joan Powers is a self-proclaimed space geek. That might seem odd for a certified public accountant, but when she’s not crunching numbers during her day job, she likes to do something that fuels her passion for all things space – she volunteers with the Space Foundation! Since February of 2012, Joan has been a dedicated…
Space Foundation in Spotlight at Colorado Springs Sky Sox Game
Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Space Foundation took its place in the “Domino’s Charity Spotlight” at the Colorado Springs Sky Sox home game vs. the Memphis Redbirds. The Sky Sox are the AAA top affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Through a partnership with the Sky Sox during the 2013 baseball season, Domino’s provides charities in Colorado Springs…
Planned Mars Journey Aligns with Space Foundation Mission
An organization founded by Dennis Tito, the first private space traveler, has announced plans for the first human mission to Mars in 2018, a move that Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham cites as a powerful new platform that aligns with the Space Foundation’s mission to advance space related endeavors to inspire enable and propel Humanity.…
Space Fun from the Internet
One of the most popular images on the Space Foundation website is a continually updated image of the sun provided by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). You can see it in the header background on our home page. The featured image is a very high resolution image of the sun taken by SDO’s Atmospheric Imaging…
Remembering Rob Bednarek
It is with regret that the Space Foundation acknowledges the passing of former board member Robert Bednarek on Jan. 6 at the age of 55 after a long battle with cancer. Bednark served on our board of directors for two terms, from 2005 to 2011. “Rob was a pioneer and innovator in the commercial satellite…