Spotlight
New Mars Club Recognizes Space Foundation Volunteers
The Space Foundation team could not do the work we do without the generous and tireless support of volunteers. Last year, we created the Moon Club to recognize volunteers who had devoted 100 or more hours at the Space Foundation. In September, we held a volunteer appreciation party and welcomed the first members of our…
Congressional Staff Delegation Visits Space Foundation
In July, the Space Foundation hosted a delegation of congressional staff at its World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo. Congressional staff toured the Space Foundation Discovery Center, including exhibits in the El Pomar Space Gallery and Northrop Grumman Science Center. They also viewed a Science On the Sphere® presentation, then networked during a reception with…
Summer of Discovery will Conclude with "A Taste of Space Technology"
The final two weeks of Summer of Discovery at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is dedicated to space technology and how it improves our lives. Come to the Discovery Center during “A Taste of Space Technology” and find out how space makes beer better. Learn how farmers use satellites to plant crops,…
Space Foundation Receives Excellence Award
In addition to being the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, the Space Foundation also holds the annual Space Symposium each spring at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, this year hosting more than 11,000 participants from 26 countries. In…
You Can Make History Today
It is one of the greatest technological achievements in human history. July marks the 45th anniversary of the flight of Apollo 11, when humans first walked on a planetary body other than Earth. The mission altered the course of history. It highlighted our innovation and technical expertise. It inspired a generation to love math and science.…
Meet Featured Volunteer Wendy Perelstein
When the Space Foundation Discovery Center opened its doors in October 2012, Wendy Perelstein answered the plea for volunteers and knew right away she had found her calling. Wendy quickly became a key member of the Space Foundation’s volunteer program and has worked on a variety of projects with the education team and assisting the…
Space Foundation Spreads Word about Discovery Center at Community Event
Space Foundation team members and volunteers braved the heat and the wind to deliver information about the Discovery Center and Summer of Discovery to more than 1,500 visitors at the 37th Annual Springs Spree last month. Springs Spree is a free community and music festival held every Father’s Day weekend near downtown Colorado Springs. Children and…
Summer of Discovery 2014 Launches June 10 with Oceans Theme at Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is bringing space, science and technology down to Earth for people of all ages to enjoy. Beginning June 10, Summer of Discovery 2014 launches with a full 10 weeks of space-related educational activities at the Discovery Center. Each two-week theme will culminate in an action-packed Saturday of…
Discovery Center Store Offers Space Merchandise
The Discovery Center Store opened in May with a special ribbon-cutting and has quickly become a popular stop for students, families and children visiting the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center Store is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. There are a variety of space-related gifts and souvenirs to choose from including: Astronaut…
Space Foundation Sponsors KCME-FM Classics for Kids
The Space Foundation proudly announces a new partnership with classical music station 88.7 KCME-FM. As the exclusive sponsor of KCME’s Classics for Kids program, we further focus on the “Arts” slice of our acclaimed science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, or “STEAM” standards-based space educational outreach. Tune in to Classics for Kids® every Sunday at…