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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…

Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham shared a wealth of information about Space Foundation activites and our vision for the U.S. space program at the January meeting of the National Defense Industrial Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter (NDIA-RMC). NDIA provides a forum for the exchange of information between industry and government on national security issues. Pulham shared…

The Space Foundation 2013 International Student Art Contest, which closed for submission in January, received more than 4,700 entries representing 45 countries, including 38 U.S. states and territories. This is our largest contest yet since we began it three years ago and the difficult task of judging will begin shortly.  The Space Foundation invited students…

A $15,000 capital funds grant from Denver-based Boettcher Foundation will enable the Space Foundation to continue development of our Visitors Center. The grant will enable us to begin construction on the next phase of the Visitors Center, which currently features two main areas – the Northrop Grumman Science Center and the El Pomar Space Gallery.…

A 1/20th scale model of the heavy-lift Ariane 5 has been added to the rocket display at the El Pomar Space Gallery in the Space Foundation Visitors Center. Operated by Arianespace from the Guiana Space Center, the Ariane 5 has launched satellites for every major U.S. operator and manufacturer including more than half the commercial satellites…

During January, the Space Foundation will give two presentations at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Jan. 12 Panel Features Three Astronauts Space Foundation Vice President – Marketing and Communications Janet Stevens (pictured right) will moderate a panel of astronauts on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 2:00 p.m. The presentation is part of the Pioneers Museum’s To…

Each holiday season Space Foundation team members donate cash, food and other essential items to various charities.  This past December, Space Foundation team members made donations in five states, including 1,272 food items. Food collected by the 40 Colorado Springs-based team members went to Haven House, a Colorado Springs non-profit organization that primarily counsels people…

Contributions to the Space Foundation help fund: Teacher professional development courses Interactive classroom programs Compelling educational exhibits Space Foundation education programs open up possibilities for students of all grade levels – from PreK to college – so they can reach their highest potential. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps launch the next generation of…

On Nov. 30, The Classical Academy (TCA), a charter school based in Colorado Springs, hosted “SPACE 2012 … follow your Curiosity!” at the Space Foundation’s world headquarters, also in Colorado Springs. The event delivered on its promise to inspire a lifelong love of learning, which is one of TCA’s primary objectives. Organized by the TCA…

On behalf of the Space Foundation team, the editors of Space Watch wish our readers a happy and safe holiday season. Space Foundation offices will be closed for holiday break beginning Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, reopening Jan. 2, 2013. Media can reach us during the holiday break – and at any other time – at…