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The Space Foundation’s Space Symposium has brought together space leaders from around the world to discuss, address and plan for the future of space since its inaugural event in 1984. The Space Symposium has become widely known as the premier U.S. space policy and program forum, and as the “must attend” opportunity for information on…
The New "Magic Bullet" That Will Fix Education in America
In my 24 years in education, I have seen many trends and fads come and go, each claiming to be the “magic bullet” to educate students and fix education in America. Whether it be a new reading program, a new way to do multiplication or a realignment of classes and schedules, all have failed to…
Registration is Limited for Cyber 1.7 Classified and Space Classified
The Space Foundation will offer two classified programs in conjunction with its 33rd Space Sympsoium — Cyber 1.7 Classified and Space Classified. Both require TS/SCI security clearance in order to register, and seating for each will be more limited than in past years. Early registration is recommended. Cyber 1.7 Classified will be held on Monday,…
STEM Tinkering at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
This month, the Space Foundation Discovery Center will offer several events for the young and young-at-heart to engage their creativity and engineering skills. Space Foundation Vice President Bryan DeBates explained the value of tinkering and why a month’s worth of activities at the Discovery Center are dedicated to this theme. “The Space Foundation’s mission, at…
Space Foundation Report from Washington, D.C.
by Charles A. Harris, Space Foundation Manager – Washington Operations On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Space Foundation hosted its second annual Faga Forum on Space Intelligence in Chantilly, Va. This TS/SCI classification level conference was held in collaboration with SAIC. The event was well attended, with participants from government and industry gathering to discuss current…
Air Purification and Plant Growth Innovations are Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees
The Space Foundation’s 33rd Space Symposium will culminate on April 6 with ceremonies celebrating the induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® of two innovations developed for space that now improve life on Earth, as well as celebrating 30 years of the Space Technology Hall of Fame program. The 2017 inductees are: Radiant Catalytic…
15 World Space Agency Leaders Join Panel Discussion of Global Space Issues at 33rd Space Symposium
The first panel presentation of the Space Foundation’s four-day 33rd Space Symposium will be a discussion of the most pressing global space issues by the world’s top space agency leaders. The panel will be moderated by The Honorable Robert S. Walker, Executive Chairman, Wexler & Walker, and the panelists include: Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Ph.D., Director…
New Gen Spotlight: Words of Wisdom
Over the past few months we have interviewed New Gen members and mentors, and found one common theme, there is space for everyone in space. Many of our spotlights mentioned an interest in space and STEM fields from a young age, that with encouragement, commitment and hard work have led to extremely interesting professions found…
New Generation Space Leader Programming at the 33rd Space Symposium
One of the most anticipated tracks featured at the 33rd Space Symposium will be the ever-growing, New Generation Space Leaders programming. The multi-dimensional New Generation Space Leaders program features speed mentoring, workshop sessions, keynotes, Q&A sessions, interactivity, social networking, receptions and exposure for some members as part of the Space Symposium agenda. The New Gen…
U.S. Congressmen Rogers and Bridenstine to Speak at 33rd Space Symposium
With a new Congress and a new administration in place, space policy and legislation, both civil and national security-related, will be integral to this year’s 33rd Space Symposium. Perspectives from U.S. Congressmen will be provided at the Symposium by speakers Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK). “Both of these distinguished congressional leaders…