Space Foundation News & Media
Aerojet Rocketdyne Delivers Power Generator for Mars 2020 Rover
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2018) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, in collaboration with Teledyne, recently delivered the electrical power generator for NASA’s Mars 2020 rover to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory (INL), where it will be fueled, tested and readied for flight. In addition to providing the primary power source for the…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Boosters Complete Simulated Air-Launch Tests
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Aug. 6, 2018) – Aerojet Rocketdyne’s advanced tactical booster program recently completed two successful hot-fire tests of a motor that had been conditioned to mimic extreme cold- and hot-soak conditions for air-launch application. The tests took place at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base in California. “Aerojet…
Space Foundation Welcomes Newest Corporate Member
The Space Foundation receives support from a wide range of Corporate Members, who make it possible for us to successfully deliver programs that advance space-related endeavors. In return, our Corporate Members receive recognition, marketing, business development and networking opportunities, reports on important space issues and opportunities for deep involvement in the annual Space Symposium.
Jim Maser Joins Aerojet Rocketdyne as Senior Vice President, Space Business Unit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today that Jim Maser will join the company on Aug. 13 as senior vice president of the Space Business Unit, reporting directly to CEO and President Eileen Drake. In this role, Maser will oversee all NASA programs, defense and commercial launch systems, advanced space and…
Supporting and Celebrating Space Technology
The Space Foundation established the Space Technology Hall of Fame® to increase public appreciation of the many practical benefits of space exploration and to encourage further innovation.
Indian Astronauts Who Made It To Space
If you are familiar with names like Sunita Williams and Rakesh Sharma, you are probably up-to-date with the history of astronauts of Indian origins who have made it into space over the decades. At the end of 2020, NASA announced the names of the eighteen lucky astronauts who will have the absolute privilege to fly…
Petit Family Foundation to Host ‘Soar to the Stars’ Gala for Girls' STEM Education
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 23, 2018) – This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Petit Family Foundation, and a decade of supporting the education of young people, especially girls and women in the sciences.
This fall, the Petit Family Foundation will support a new initiative. It is partnering with the Space Foundation to present the ‘Soar to the Stars’ gala, to be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
Death Star Designer Visits Space Foundation Discovery Center
Until recent years, Colin Cantwell was not a name known by many, although nearly everyone recognizes his work. Cantwell designed and constructed prototypes for the spaceships in the original Star Wars movies, including the X-Wing Fighter, Landspeeder, Sandcrawler and the infamous Death Star. SyFy.com reports that the Arrestor Cruiser seen in Solo is also a…
Space Foundation Report Reveals Global Space Economy at $383.5 Billion in 2017
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 19, 2018) – The Space Foundation today released the findings of its publication The Space Report 2018: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. The Space Report is the definitive body of information about the global space industry. The findings in the 2018 report revealed that in 2017, the global space…