Space Foundation News & Media
Space Foundation Discovery Center Launches its “Get Folks in Coats” Winter Coat Drive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2018) — Winter weather has already made its arrival to the Pikes Peak Region and this season, the Space Foundation will launch its first winter coat drive to help the community’s homeless population. Now through Dec. 12, the Space Foundation will be accepting new and gently used adult and children’s coats. Donations can…
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…
Space Foundation Board Selects Former NASA Astronaut Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford to Receive the 2019 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2018) – Every Spring at the annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation confers its highest honor – the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award.
Nov. 19 is Deadline to Enter Space Foundation International Student Art Contest, Sponsored by Firefly Aerospace
Student artists from around the world are invited to submit their original artwork depicting the theme “Where Will Your Spaceship Take You?” The contest is open to children ages 3 to 18 years and is sponsored by Austin-based Firefly Aerospace. Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic said, “Firefly is honored to partner with the Space Foundation…
Space Foundation Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 29, 2018) – The Board of Directors of the Space Foundation met on Oct. 25 and approved the following changes to its Board, effective Oct. 25.
Jeffrey D. Grant, Former Sector Vice President and General Manager, Space Systems, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (Ret.), was elected to the Executive Committee as Member-at-Large. Lon C. Levin, former Member-at-Large will now serve as Director.
Mad Science Halloween Fun at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Wednesday, October 31
Mad Science Halloween Fun at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Wednesday, October 31 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2018) Safe, fun indoor Halloween celebrations are coming to the Space Foundation Discovery Center next Wednesday, October 31st. The day will be filled with costumes, Trick-or-Treat stations, a pumpkin carving/decoration contest, followed by an evening of…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Powers the Fourth U.S. Air Force Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Mission
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Powers the Fourth U.S. Air Force Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Mission Aerojet Rocketdyne supports the Air Force’s critical communications network, from the launch pad of United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket to orbit to final end-of-life decommissioning of the satellite system. Aerojet Rocketdyne chemical and electric propulsion onboard the AEHF satellites provide orbit…
Space Foundation to Expand Discovery Center Education Complex with Support from El Pomar and Grapevine Investments
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct 17, 2018) – The Space Foundation has closed on space to nearly triple the size of its Discovery Center education complex in Colorado Springs. The additional 85,319 square feet at 4435 Arrowswest Drive adjoins its current building at 4425 Arrowswest Drive and will expand the total space from 45,716 square feet to 131,035 total square feet.
Educators: Apply by Jan. 25 for the 2019 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 16, 2018) – Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2019 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award.
Space Foundation VP Vinson Wins Tourism Leadership Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2018) – At a Visit Colorado Springs awards ceremony attended by Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers on Oct. 11, Space Foundation Vice President – Operations Kathleen Vinson received the 2018 Tourism Leadership Award.