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Space4U Podcast: Trevor Bennett – Cofounder of Starfish Space

By Andrew de Naray | June 18, 2021
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In this episode: We meet Dr. Trevor Bennett, cofounder of Starfish Space — a software, robotics, and autonomous space infrastructure company developing satellite servicing and space debris capture missions. Their current products include the Otter space tug, Cephalopod software, and Nautilus capture mechanism. Trevor earned his PhD in Aerospace from the University of Colorado where…

Space Foundation Honors NASA Photographer Bill Ingalls With 2021 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 16, 2021
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Awardee Has Documented the US Space Program for Over Three Decades as Senior Contract Photographer for NASA Headquarters COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 16, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced Bill Ingalls as the recipient of the 2021 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach…

Space Foundation Selects NASA JPL Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight Team To Receive 2021 John L. ’Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 9, 2021
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Team Changed History and Perceptions About the Possibilities and Tools Available To Explore Other Planets COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 9, 2021 —  Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, is proud to announce the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Mars Ingenuity Flight Team as the recipient of…

Space Foundation Hosts ‘Women in Space Series: The Future of Space Architecture’ on its Symposium 365 Digital Platform

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 8, 2021
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 8, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, will present another virtual program in its “Women in Space Series” focusing on the future of space architecture. The event is hosted by Symposium 365, the premier source for media and events in the global space ecosystem, offering…

Space Foundation Announces Winners of the 11th Annual International Student Art Contest

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 7, 2021
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2021 Theme: How Space Technology Helps Improve Life on Earth 25 winners selected out of submissions from 88 countries More than 4,500 entries submitted Space Achievement Award winner is Miriam from Mexico COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 7, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today…

Space Foundation Selects Aerospace Pioneer Patti Grace Smith To Receive the 2021 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 2, 2021
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Recipient Overcame Racial Barriers To Develop Model for Private Human Spaceflight and Space Regulation Used by Nations Around the World Today COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 2, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that Patti Grace Smith has been selected as the recipient…

Space Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Class

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | May 12, 2021
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  Technologies developed for space recognized for commercial/personal use on Earth Nominations accepted via online form through Aug. 31, 2021 Inductions to be celebrated at 37th Space Symposium in April 2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — May 12, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the space ecosystem, today announced it…

Space Foundation To Feature National Space Day With US Space Command on Symposium 365 Digital Platform

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | May 5, 2021
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National Space Day presentation in association with USSPACECOM, May 7 New Generation Space Leaders Panel, May 13 The Space Beat: Today’s Space Reporters Speak, May 19   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — May 5, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, today released the upcoming event schedule for Symposium 365, the premier…

Space Foundation Names Emisshield Inc. and Fisher Space Pen Company to 2021 Space Technology Hall of Fame

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | May 3, 2021
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Space Community To Celebrate Space Innovation Inductees During 36th Space Symposium Emisshield Inc. produces heat-protective coatings for commercial applications Fisher Space Pens created originally for use in spaceflight, now sold worldwide COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — May 3, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced…

Space Foundation CEO Statement on the Passing of Michael Collins

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | April 28, 2021
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 28, 2021 — Tom Zelibor, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement today on the passing of Maj. Gen. Michael Collins, USAF, Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 11 mission and pilot of the Gemini 10 mission. “Michael…