Space Foundation News & Media
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Redefines Spacecraft Dispensing with Qualified NEA® Payload Release Module
Simsbury, CT – Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD), a trusted name in the space and defense industry, has announced a major milestone: the successful qualification of its NEA® Payload Release Module (PRM) for use in 4-point spacecraft dispensing applications. The PRM mechanism has been designed to meet the demanding standards of the SpaceX Falcon 9…
Space Foundation Announces BEI Technologies and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as 2025 Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 25, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced that two leading-edge technologies developed for space will be inducted into the 2025 Space Technology Hall of Fame®. The induction ceremony will occur during the annual Space Symposium, to be held April…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on February 21, 2025
United States Space Policy Updates The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing to examine spectrum auction delays. (Congress.gov, February 19) The House Science Space and Technology Committee (HSST) Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee has announced a hearing set for February 26, entitled ‘Step by Step: The Artemis Program and NASA’s Path to Human…
Space Foundation Names SpaceX Starship Mission Team as 2025 Space Achievement Award Recipient
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 11, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that it has selected SpaceX as the recipient of the 2025 Space Achievement Award. Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built, is designed for full and rapid…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on February 7, 2025
This Week in Washington The House Science Space and Technology Committee announced the subcommittee chairs and ranking members for the 119th Congress. The House Science Space and Technology Committee held a full committee hearing entitled ‘The State of U.S. Science and Technology: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership.’ The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Science…
Voyager Technologies Ushers in a New Era of Innovation and Leadership in Defense and Space
DENVER, Colo. — Jan. 16, 2025 — Voyager Space today announced its evolution to Voyager Technologies, Inc. (Voyager), this formalizes the company’s position as a trusted leader in national security and space innovation. This strategic shift highlights Voyager’s capabilities and position across broad technology markets and underscores our commitment to delivering mission-critical solutions that address the…
Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2025
Flight 25 includes 17 teachers from U.S. states and 15 international educators Program globally promotes space-related STEM education in schools Selectees will take part in Space Symposium in April COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 6, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today…
Space Foundation Names Emily Calandrelli Recipient of 2025 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 4, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced it has selected Emily Calandrelli, MIT aerospace engineer, New York Times Bestselling author, and Emmy-nominated television host, as the recipient of this year’s Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach…
Space Foundation Partners With cross U to Strengthen Ties and Facilitate Integration of Japanese Companies Into the U.S. Space Industry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 30, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute is partnering with Japanese-based organization cross U. This collaboration aims to help Japan strengthen its ties with the U.S. space industry by preparing its…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 11: Puerto Rican Space Value Chain
In this dynamic episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn speaks with Gail Nolan, CEO of the Puerto Rico 5G Zone + Blockchain Ignition Lab, about Puerto Rico’s emerging space economy, its strengths in aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing, and the development of a spaceport on the island. With a background in economic development, strategy,…