Public Policy and Government Affairs
Biweekly Washington, D.C., Update for the Week Ending March 6, 2020
This week in Washington, D.C., U.S. Space Force officials testified in both the House and Senate, answering lawmakers’ questions about the future of the sixth military branch. While Secretary Barbara Barrett (Secretary of the Air Force), General John “Jay” Raymond (Commander–U.S. Space Force), and other key Air Force officials answered members’ questions on the FY2021…
Space Foundation Statement on COVID-19/Coronavirus and the 36th Space Symposium
The Space Foundation team has been closely monitoring the unfolding situation with COVID-19/Coronavirus and is following all of the available public health guidance to assure a safe and successful 36th Space Symposium. Plans are continuing to move forward with this year’s Space Symposium program, March 30 – April 2, 2020 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs,…
Space Foundation Remembers Katherine Johnson
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 24, 2020) – The Space Foundation commented today on the passing of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. Her contributions to the U.S. space program were chronicled in the 2016 film Hidden Figures and paved the way for other women and African Americans to play important roles in space exploration. “Katherine Johnson’s legacy…
Year-End Newsletter from Washington D.C.
As the holiday season begins, all eyes in D.C. are focused on the House’s debate on the Articles of Impeachment. Lawmakers nevertheless made substantial efforts in passing the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday (Dec. 11) which authorizes a new Space Force and $738 billion for defense. Upcoming Events Dec. 17 –…
Op-ed | Growth is great but innovation is the real investment
*This article originally appeared in the Nov. 11, 2019 issue of SpaceNews magazine. Nearly a decade ago, the space community was at a crossroads. With the end of the space shuttle era came the end of jobs and careers built upon U.S. access to space. Communities along Florida’s Space Coast, as well as Houston, Huntsville,…
Nomination Period Opens for 2020 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
Space Foundation’s Highest Award to be Presented at 36th Space Symposium Submit Nomination by Oct. 1, 2019 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 27, 2019) – The Space Foundation is now accepting nominations for its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Honoring its late, long-time chairman, Gen. James E. Hill, USAF (Ret.), the…
Harris Corp. Brings Space in the Community to Colorado Springs
Space in the Community (SITC) brings STEM-related activities to schools all around the country. This SITC was sponsored by the Harris Corporation. Space Education Specialists brought hands-on STEM activities and special guest speaker, Lt. Col. Duane “Digger” Carey, USAF (Ret.), to the Colorado Springs community. Thank you for your continued support in STEM education. We are…
Who was Yuri Gagarin?
The vast infinity of space, the ever-expanding reaches of our known universe, the confluence of planets and celestial objects, the representation of what man can achieve with just more research and technological development, all of this and much more appeals present and future astronauts to brave the boundaries of our earthly realm and venture out…
Educational Facilities With Alternative Uses
Educational Facilities with Alternative Uses Educational facilities, school buildings especially for grades kindergarten through 12th, don't get used most of the time. Outside of regular school hours, these buildings are completely empty and yet they are still perfectly usable spaces. So what can be done about educational facilities that are left empty? Most school buildings…