Spotlight
Water, Water On the Moon
Instruments aboard three separate spacecraft have revealed water molecules and a substance called hydroxyl, a molecule consisting of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom, in the polar regions of the moon. The amount – perhaps the equivalent of 32 ounces of water per ton of soil – is small, but greater than predicted. The…
NASA Posts Vintage Space Foundation TV Spots
In the early 1980s, the Space Foundation created a series of public service announcements (PSAs) to inform people about the many tangible benefits of NASA’s space program. The television spots showed how the benefits reach all facets of everyday life, from advanced medical imaging to improved weather forecasting. The cast of supporters the Space Foundation found to…
JSC Taps Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductee
NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) is using ArterioVisionTM, one of the Space Foundation’s Space Technology Hall of Fame inductees, to monitor the cardiovascular health of astronauts and trainees. Developed using the same imaging technology that NASA originally employed to detect the presence of ice on Mars, ArterioVision enables physicians to safely and accurately detect early…
26th National Space Symposium Off to a Great Start
The Space Foundation has begun building an extraordinary program for the 26th National Space Symposium, April 12-15, 2010, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Gen. C. Robert “Bob” Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, is confirmed to return as a featured speaker, bringing his insight into the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing…
Symposium Attendees Can Learn About Space Law
Attendees can enhance their Strategic Space Symposium experience by taking advantage of a free seminar on space law, hosted by the University of Nebraska Space and Telecom Program, with support from the Space Foundation. The third annual Space Law Seminar will be held Nov. 2 from 2:45-5:15 p.m. at the Omaha Hilton, directly across from the Qwest Center…
Symposium Features Military, Government Speakers
The general sessions of the Strategic Space Symposium – coming up Nov. 2 – 4 at the Qwest Center Omaha – offers an impressive roster of top-level military and government speakers covering a wide range of topics important to defense professionals and on-the-ground warfighters. Confirmed military leaders (click on the names for background information) speaking from…
Industry Leaders Offer Perspective at Symposium
High-level industry leaders will participate in the Industry Perspective panel on Nov. 4 at the Strategic Space Symposium in Omaha, Neb. The participants will discuss the issues, opportunities and strategic direction of the suppliers, contractors, and consultants that serve national security and tactical warfighter operations. Confirmed participants (click on the names for background information) include:…
Track and Breakout Sessions Invite Participation
A special feature of the Strategic Space Symposium is the Track Sessions and associated Breakout Sessions, which give attendees unprecedented access to military and industry leaders plus the opportunity to participate in in-depth conversations about critical issues and, as appropriate, to make recommendations and offer solutions. The Track and, where applicable, Breakout Sessions will be repeated…
AMERICOM Exhibit Center to Display Hot Technology
Strategic Space Symposium participants will see the latest in space technology at the AMERICOM Exhibit Center, which will also serve as the networking hub during the Nov. 2 – 4 event at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. The majority of the exhibit space has already been reserved by companies wishing to demonstrate their…
Space Foundation Sponsors Make the Difference
The Strategic Space Symposium is an extraordinary opportunity to hear from and network with USSTRATCOM. It is also filled with special Space Foundation events made possible through the generosity and support of an exclusive group of sponsors. Space Foundation sponsors for the Strategic Space Symposium are: AMERICOM Government Services: Exhibit Center AVIATION WEEK: Cyberspace Center…