Space Foundation News & Media
Take a Sneak Peek at the 34th Space Symposium
Every year, thousands of people journey to Colorado Springs, Colo., for the annual Space Symposium. Generally regarded as the one must-attend global space event, the Space Symposium brings together leaders and visionaries to discuss, address and plan for the future of space. It’s worth your time to attend to hear from these featured speakers: Gen.…
Submit Tech Track Abstracts by Nov. 10
Friday, Nov. 10, is the deadline to submit abstracts for papers to be presented at the 34th Space Symposium Tech Track, April 16, 2018, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. This premier global space conference annually attracts thousands of space professionals from dozens of countries. Presentations are welcome on technology developments with applications…
Space Foundation Ranks Among Best Places to Work in the Pikes Peak Region
The Gazette newspaper in Colorado Springs recently conducted its first survey of Best Places to Work in the Pikes Peak Region. According to The Gazette, the companies included were selected based on employee responses to questions about company leadership, training, diversity and social responsibility. The Space Foundation was informed in late October that it had…
Registration Opens for 2018 Faga Forum on Space Intelligence
The Space Foundation’s third annual Faga Forum on Space Intelligence will be held on Feb. 20 at SAIC in Chantilly, Va. This one-day classified conference requires U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI security clearance for registration. The Forum will bring together industry, as well as government, decision makers versed in national security space and intelligence issues…
Last Issue of Space Watch
After 16 years, the Space Foundation’s monthly newsletter Space Watch is ending with the November 2017 issue. Read about this decision, and other changes at the Space Foundation, in CEO Tom Zelibor’s View From Here in this issue. Coming in December, you’ll find more current information about the Space Foundation and global space news on…
Educators: Apply by Feb. 1 for the 2018 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2018 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. The Alan Shepard Award is given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation. The…
New Exhibits for a New School Year
by Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Vice President – Education Now that the new school year is underway, new changes are arriving at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to make the experience even better for students and visitors. Two new exhibits have been unveiled, recently. A View from Space, an exhibit from the Oregon Museum…
Nov. 17 is Deadline to Submit Artwork for 2018 International Student Art Contest
For the past eight years, the Space Foundation has been putting the “A” in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) by hosting an annual International Student Art Contest. This year, unlike the years before, something special has occurred — more early entries than ever! Nearly 150 entries have been submitted at the time of…
10 Things You Need to Know About the Leonid Meteor Shower
The Leonid meteor shower is coming up in November, and here are a few facts you should know about this annual meteor shower. The Leonid meteor shower is named for the star constellation Leo, which is where the meteors appear to come from. The meteors will appear to originate from Leo the Lion’s mane. While…
New Gen Program Prepares for 34th Space Symposium
by Bernadette Maisel, Space Foundation Director – Program Initiatives The New Generation team at the Space Foundation is excited to introduce our new branding! In developing this new look (see below), we put our focus on what the mission of our program is and who it represents. Founded in 2008, the Space Foundation’s New Generation…