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Space Foundation Names Aspen Laser Systems, LLC as Space Certification Program Partner

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | February 8, 2021
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Targeted Laser Therapy Adapted From Technology Devised for NASA Treats conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, and acute joint or muscle injuries Provides new option for helping patients with pain management and recovery Triggers a cellular response, stimulating the body to heal itself COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 8, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate…

Space4U Podcast: Jason Reimuller – International Institute for Astronautical Sciences & Project PoSSUM

By Andrew de Naray | January 29, 2021
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In this episode: We meet Dr. Jason Reimuller, Executive Director of both the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Project PoSSUM, a nonprofit astronautics research and education program within the IIAS studying our upper atmosphere and its role in our changing global climate. Jason is also Co-Investigator of NASA’s PMC-Turbo experiment and works as…

Space Foundation’s ‘State of Space 2021’ Program Set for February 9

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | January 28, 2021
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CEO Tom Zelibor to review 2020 accomplishments, and opportunities to come for the global space ecosystem. Program will highlight key leader perspectives from civil, industry, national security, financial, and international space sectors COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 28, 2021 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for nearly 40 years, today announced it will…

Space Symposium 365: February Schedule of Virtual Events Released

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | January 27, 2021
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Panels with distinguished space leaders include “Construction on the Moon,” “State of Space 2021,” and “Women in Space” One-on-one interviews with Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, and Dr. Derek Tournear, Director, Space Development Agency Registration open to space community members worldwide, as well as students, educators, and young professionals COLORADO…

Space4U Podcast: Emily Carney – Space Hipster, Writer, and Podcaster

By Andrew de Naray | January 22, 2021
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In this episode: We meet Emily Carney, a leading social media influencer, writer, and public speaker highly knowledgeable on a number of human spaceflight topics. She was formerly a nuclear propulsion mechanic for the U.S. Navy, and also a schoolteacher for a time. She was working as a freelance writer when she founded her blog…

‘The Space Report’ Shows 2020 Launch Activity Hit a 20-Year High

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | January 21, 2021
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Total 2020 spacecraft deployment tripled the amount deployed in 2019 Commercial satellite deployments increased 477% from 2019 to 2020 Orbital launches approached the high pace of the Space Shuttle era, with the highest five-year total since 1986–1990 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 21, 2021 — In its newly released quarterly issue of The Space Report,…

Space4U Podcast: Lori Garver & Courtney Stadd — Former Presidential Transition Staff Members

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | January 14, 2021
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In this episode: Space4U welcomes two veterans of Presidential transitions to discuss the process and how it relates to the U.S. space program. For a balanced perspective, we’re joined by former transition staff members from both Democratic and Republican administrations. Lori Garver served as NASA’s Deputy Administrator during the Obama Administration from 2009–2013, as well…

Space4U Podcast: Sarah Cruddas – Space Journalist

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | December 18, 2020
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In this episode: We meet Sarah Cruddas, an accomplished space journalist, international TV host, and award-winning author from the United Kingdom. A global thought leader in the growing commercial space sector, Sarah’s many talents and her background in astrophysics have led her to opportunities such as being a host for “Contact” on Discovery Channel and…

New Educational Collaboration Announced Between Space Foundation and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | December 17, 2020
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  Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison program and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space’s Space Station Ambassador Program are joining forces New collaboration will double the impact of existing educational programs Partnership extends the reach of programs to 1,000-plus educators and tens of thousands of students worldwide COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 17,…

Space Foundation Presents 2020 Space Achievement Awards to the International Space Station Partners

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | December 16, 2020
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 16, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for nearly 40 years, presented its 2020 Space Achievement Awards in a virtual ceremony to the five space agencies that have led the International Space Station (ISS) program since its inception: Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for Canada European Space Agency…