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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…

As we head to Omaha for another Strategic Space and Defense conference, we want to thank all of our corporate supporters and co-sponsors of the event.   Analytical Graphics, Inc. Arrowhead Global Solutions ATK Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Booz Allen Hamilton Computer Sciences Corporation CSP Associates, Inc. Greater Omaha Economic…

Strategic Space and Defense 2008 ended strong with the closing remarks of Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). The general thanked the Space Foundation and Space News, industry representatives, and international partners for the support they provide USSTRATCOM, and urged further international participation at the conference in future years. The commander’s…

The Welcoming Reception and Exhibit Center Opening on 6 Oct., co-sponsored by the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, set the stage for attendees, exhibitors, and the men and women of U.S. Strategic Command to meet, mingle, and discuss their expectations for the days to follow at Strategic Space and Defense 2008.  Chamber President and CEO…

Strategic Space and Defense 2009 will be held 6-8 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena.  For updates, visit www.StratSpace.org.   If you have registration questions, please contact Erica Neal, customer service manager, at 719-576-8000, 800-691-4000, or [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns about exhibiting, please contact Rhonda Truett, trade show…

Mark your calendars for these events! 2008 Strategic Space and Defense 2008 – 6-8 October 2008 – Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena, Omaha, Neb. 2009 25th National Space Symposium – March 30 – April 2, 2009 – The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colo. Space Business Forum: New York – June 4, 2009 –…

The Space Foundation and Space News would like to thank the leadership of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) for their significant commitment to ensuring the Strategic Space and Defense 2008 conference is the most relevant and value added yet for our customers. The Command’s top leadership is engaged throughout the conference agenda, from the Opening Keynote…

Register by 12 September and save on standard industry registration for Strategic Space and Defense 2008, the global security conference for space and defense professionals!  Individuals who register and pay in full by 12 September will receive the Advance Registration rate, a $200 savings off standard industry registration.  Presented by the Space Foundation and Space…

There is still time to take part at Strategic Space and Defense 2008! Several sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities remain for the 6-8 October conference at the Qwest Omaha Center Convention Center and Arena in Omaha, Neb. Remaining sponsorships and exhibit spaces are on a first come, first served basis. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.…