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The following information – and much more about developments in the space industry can be found in The Space Report 2010: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. To order a copy in book, PDF, or CD-ROM format, go to www.TheSpaceReport.org. In late October 2010, a ceremony was held to mark the completion of a…

Outlast Technologies, a Space Foundation Space Certification Program Corporate Patrons Partner, has announced a new licensee. OEL Worldwide Industries is launching Structurewear – an all-purpose line of base layers featuring Outlast® heat management technology. OEL Structurewear is designed to be worn under any work uniform, sports clothing, outdoor wear or business attire. The base layers…

 A technology developed for use in space is helping pets sleep better on Earth. Snoozer Pet Beds with Outlast® technology are designed to maximize pet comfort by managing the bed’s heat, mositure and odors. Originally developed for NASA, Outlast® technology is a patented heat management technology that absorbs excess heat and stores it until there…

One of the ways in which space programs benefit society is by taking something from Earth, studying it in space, and returning it to Earth later. It could be data, hardware, or something considerably less mechanical, such as human beings or bacteria. With a carefully designed experiment, researchers can gain valuable insights that enable them…

Becoming a Space Foundation Corporate Member provides year-round benefits with a number of special opportunities at the 27th National Space Symposium. This includes: Advance notice of event sponsorship and business opportunities Complimentary and special rate registrations Opportunity to invite young professionals to attend as part of the New Generation Space Leaders program Preferential positioning in the…

Space Foundation Special Adviser – International Affairs William Van Rensalier Parker was awarded a Distinguished Alumni award from Thiel College, Greenville, Pa., in a ceremony at the college on Sept. 17.  The award honorees are nominated for outstanding contributions to their professions. Parker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and international affairs in 1975. With more than 30 years of extensive…

The Space Foundation welcomes three new team members: Nancy Reed, director – marketing & creative services, has a broad and diverse marketing background, including product management, marketing communications, strategic planning and overall marketing management. She was most recently the director of marketing & strategic planning for Versi-Panel Enclosures & Companion Habitats, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo. She…

Excitement is building for the 27th National Space Symposium, which is set for April 11-14 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate with up to $500 in savings for industry attendees who register before Jan. 14, 2011. Exhibit sales are well underway and many…

The Space Foundation annually recognizes outstanding accomplishments in three categories: space exploration; creating a positive public environment for space; and space achievement – and, for the first time, is seeking nominations from the general public. The Space Foundation will award these honors at the 27th National Space Symposium, to be held April 11-14, 2011, at…

An extraordinary image of the Earth photographed by one of the STS-129 crew members from the International Space Station (ISS) is the poster art for the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium. The photo, provided courtesy of NASA, shows the sun rising over the horizon with the Russian section of the orbital outpost in the…