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Space4U Podcast: Rachel Lyons – Space for Humanity

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 26, 2020
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In this episode: We meet Rachel Lyons, Executive Director of Space for Humanity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of expanding access to space, training the leaders of tomorrow, and cultivating a movement towards a more harmonious world. Rachel is also a former public radio host, and the former Vice Chair of the Board…

Space Foundation Discovery Center Starts Phased Reopening June 30

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 25, 2020
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June. 25, 2020) – Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today announced the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., a summer destination for guests of all ages, is set to reopen on Tuesday, June 30. The Discovery Center is following all local and state regulations to…

How Satellites are Fighting Coronavirus … from Space

By Andrew de Naray | June 25, 2020
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coronavirus, satellite tracking, geospatial data

Images of the coronavirus commonly seen on the web have been magnified as many as 40,000 times. In fact, coronavirus microbes are so tiny, it would take 1,000 of them to span the width of an eyelash. So, it may seem paradoxical that beyond closely analyzing the coronavirus in labs, we are also observing its…

Space Foundation Statement on the Passing of Gen. Thomas S. Moorman Jr., U.S. Air Force (retired)

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 19, 2020
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All of us at the Space Foundation are greatly saddened by the news of Gen. Moorman’s passing. His lifetime of service to the nation was exceptional, visionary, and reached everyone in the space community. His military career was testament to being more than forward leaning — but rather being proactive in building foundations in the…

Space4U Podcast: Peter Beck – Founder of Rocket Lab

By Andrew de Naray | June 19, 2020
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Peter Beck, Rocket Lab, Podcast

In this episode: We meet Peter Beck, the founder and chief executive of Rocket Lab, a space technology company and global leader in dedicated small satellite launches. Since founding the business in 2006, Peter has grown Rocket Lab to become a globally recognized industry leader in space, and a billion-dollar company employing hundreds of world-class…

Space Foundation Names Liberty BioSecurity Space Certification™ Program Partner

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | June 1, 2020
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 1, 2020) — The Space Foundation builds awareness of the benefits of space through its Space Certification™ program, which awards a “seal of approval” to companies whose products and services can demonstrate a viable link to the space program. Much of the technology we use daily was originally developed for space exploration and…

Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor: “Why the space community is positioned to lead the economic recovery following the pandemic & help transition careers, operations and our livelihoods in a positive and proactive way”

By Dr. Ely Weinschneider, Psy.D. | May 28, 2020
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This article was originally published on Medium.com. As a part of my series about the things we can do to remain hopeful and support each other during anxious times, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Zelibor. Tom is the CEO for Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Zelibor…

Space Foundation Launches the Center for Innovation and Education

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | May 27, 2020
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Workforce Opportunity in the $415 Billion Space Economy Accessible to All People  A workforce development roadmap Successful pilot entrepreneurship programs for students and adults Call for corporate members, partners, sponsors, grantors and donors COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — May 27, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today launched its Center…

Biweekly Washington, D.C., Update for the Week Ending May 15, 2020

By Hanh Le | May 15, 2020
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This week, House Democrats unveiled a $3 trillion stimulus package, the HEROES Act, while the Senate remained in session to vote on markups and participate in hearings throughout the week. Meanwhile, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the stay-at-home order through June 8. Space Foundation Event Highlights: “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today”…

Shelli Brunswick Elected to Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation Board

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | May 12, 2020
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 12, 2020) — Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick has been elected to served on the board of directors of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. “Colorado Springs is a great place to live and work but it’s an even greater place to do business,” said Brunswick.…

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