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After an intense month of legislative activity, Congress recessed in early October and members returned home to their districts and states for the run-up to the election.  While most of the focus in Washington is on the presidential race, congressional races are also being watched closely as the balance of Democrats and Republicans in both…

On Oct. 21, Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham was the keynote speaker in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the National American Pacific Islander Leadership Institute (NAPALI). Each year NAPALI brings together a hand-picked group of young engineers, teachers, and executives of Pacific Island heritage for leadership training and mentoring. Pulham delivered remarks drawn…

The Space Foundation serves its corporate members by developing innovative programs and activities that can benefit the individual company as well as the industry in general. We work closely with our members in developing and promoting space awareness and educational initiatives that benefit everyone. Financial support, input, and subject expertise from our member companies help…

Mark your calendars for these events! 25th National Space Symposium, March 30 – April 2, 2009, in Colorado Springs, Colo. www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org Space Business Forum: New York, June 4, 2009, New York, N.Y.  www.SpaceBusinessForum.com Strategic Space and Defense 2009, Oct. 6-8, 2009, in Omaha, Neb. www.StratSpace.org This article is part of Space Watch: November 2008 (Volume:…

The Space Foundation, along with more than 5,300 children, parents, and teachers, participated in the first STEMapalooza event held at the Colorado Convention Center from Oct. 24-25. STEMapalooza brings together members of the science community from across Colorado to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to excite students about science. The highlight of…

Wherever you go and whatever the local language happens to be, a common theme found around the world is that space technologies continue to benefit all of us here on Earth. A recent television story by Channel One – Russia underscores this truth. The story paid special attention to Space Certification Program partner Eagle Shield…

After more than a year of planning, exhibits are set for construction, presentations are getting the last tweaks, meetings are being arranged, and nearly 2,000 attendees are preparing, as the national security space community is set to descend on Omaha for Strategic Space and Defense 2008.   The Space Foundation is delighted to be partnering with…

The Strategic Space and Defense 2008 program agenda featured top U.S. Strategic Command, Department of Defense, USAF Headquarters, allied partners, and industry leaders addressing a range of topics concerning the Command and its missions.  Themes of integration among services, the significant role of allies, the need for agile acquisition, the critical need for space situational…

The Space Foundation is pleased to announce a significant space education event in conjunction with Strategic Space and Defense 2008. A student program will be conducted for local Omaha 8th -12th grade teachers and their classes on Wednesday, 8 Oct. The student program will include a presentation covering space history, an introduction to careers in…

A Strategic Space and Defense signature panel, “Frontline Views of the Chiefs,” was moderated by Chief Master Sgt. Thomas S. Narofsky, USAF, command chief master sergeant, U.S. Strategic Command, with panelists Chief Master Sgt. Ken McQuiston, USAF, command senior enlisted leader, United States Transportation Command; Command Sgt. Maj. David Roper, USA, command sergeant major, National…