Spotlight
Who is Your Space Hero?
Space Heroes can be found many places: in the movies, in comic books and graphic novels, on television, and in real life. No matter who they are or where you find them, they all know that space exploration is a noble and worthy pursuit. The Space Foundation wants to know who your personal Space Hero…
Space Technology Hall of Fame® Deadline Approaches
The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2011. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Nomination information, including online and downloadable nomination forms, is available at www.SpaceTechHallofFame.org. The deadline is August…
Space Foundation Makes Impression in the UK
The Space Foundation further expanded its international influence last month with a series of activities held in conjunction with the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom, including participation in a lecture program, sponsoring a dinner, and meeting with key space leaders. The most public event was “Perspectives on the Military Use of Space,” a series…
Missions Return More than Intended
One of the extraordinary characteristics of space exploration is that the missions often return far more than they were originally designed to do. This is evident in the broad range of space developments that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. And, it is certainly evident in the accomplishments of four different NASA missions…
Comfort Enhancing Technology From Space
Outlast® technology, originally designed for use in space, is now also helping to enhance the comfort of law enforcement officers and golfers.  Outlast® technology is now exclusively available in select NIJ .06-certified ballistic systems sold by Point Blank Body Armor and Protective Apparel Corporation of America. With its thermo-regulating properties, Outlast® technology gives law enforcement comfort benefits…
Saving Lives in Mexico
A Space Foundation Certified Space Technology™ is helping save lives among the poorest – and youngest – residents of Chiapas, Mexico. The southernmost state of Mexico, Chiapas is located toward the southeast of the country, bordering Guatemala to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Chiapas has an area of about 28,653 sq mi.…
Corporate Patron Serves 40% of Market
Twenty-one satellites using ground systems technology from Space Foundation corporate patron GMV are scheduled for launch this year, including satellites form Eutelsat, SES Astra, Arabsat, Nilesat, Globalstar, Hispasat, the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA. According to an announcement from the company, GMV now provides ground systems for 40 percent of commercial telecommunications satellites slated…
Sci-Fi Gets the Science Wrong
A lot of what you see in sci-fi movies is wrong! That’s one of the topics covered at Launch Pad, a NASA-funded workshop that educates fiction writers on real space science. Following are key points from attendee Ceclila Tan’s report on the class. 1. In space, you’d pop! Actually, it takes two minutes to suffocate. You’ll…
Space Foundation Participates in Beijing Conference
Space Foundation Senior Vice President, Strategic & International Affairs, Steve Eisenhart traveled to China in June to attend a number of significant space events. While in Beijing, he participated in the Global Lunar Conference sponsored by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA). The conference featured a series of plenary sessions, speakers, presentations, and networking…
Space Foundation Goes to ILA 2010 in Berlin
As part of its international outreach, the Space Foundation participated in ILA Berlin Air Show 2010, June 8-13, at the Schönefeld Airfield in Berlin, Germany, with a booth, sponsorship of the North American Lounge in the Space Hall, and a presentation on The Space Report by Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham. The Space…