Space Foundation News & Media
Partnership with PPCM Brings Super Kids Save the World to Discovery Center
Early in 2015, the Space Foundation Discovery Center formed a partnership with the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum (PPCM) to bring world-class children’s museum experiences to Pikes Peak region families and visitors. Last fall, the new partnership brought the Clifford the Big Red Dog™ traveling exhibit to the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. This…
Share Your Expertise – Volunteer at the Discovery Center!
With the approach of summer, the Space Foundation is looking for space-enthusiasts to join our team of volunteers. Volunteers assist with everything from interacting with youth group camps visiting our Discovery Center, to putting computer skills to use in our AGI Space Missions Simulation Lab. We can use your help in our Mars Robotics Laboratory…
Be A Space Hero This Summer
Summer of Discovery is returning to the Space Foundation Discovery Center, and this year you can be a space hero. Four themes will take you on a fun and educational journey through the work of visionaries, scientists, engineers and astronauts. Our summer program will give you a chance to experience what it will be like…
An Apollo 50th Anniversary Moment
Suit & Tether by John Holst, Space Foundation Research Analyst After aborting the Gemini IX mission in May 1966 because of a target vehicle launch failure, NASA moved with uncharacteristic swiftness to implement a slightly modified mission plan nearly two weeks later. The new mission, Gemini IX-A, would be piloted by the same astronauts billeted…
Space Foundation Receives Grant from Harris Corporation for Space in the Community
Harris Corporation has provided a grant to collaborate with the Space Foundation on a program that will further science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies in several Brevard County, Fla., schools. The Space Foundation’s Space in the Community is an immersive program for students, parents and teachers designed to inform and inspire them about space…
Report on Washington, D.C., Activities
On May 18, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, & Technology, Space Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, “Next Steps to Mars: Deep Space Habitats.” The diverse witness panel attracted a full gallery, and included: Jason Crusan, Director, Advanced Exploration Systems, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA John Elbon, Vice President and…
Space Foundation Hosts An Evening with Scott Kelly
On May 25, the Space Foundation celebrated astronaut Scott Kelly’s year in space and subsequent retirement from NASA with a reception for Congressional members and other invited guests. An Evening with Scott Kelly was held at the Capitol Visitor’s Center, in Washington, D.C. Kelly, who recently returned to Earth after spending 340 days aboard the…
How Taylor Devices Seismic Dampers Save Lives
As a 2015 inductee into the Space Technology Hall of Fame®, Taylor Devices, Inc., has been recognized worldwide for space program innovations that now improve life on Earth — innovations that not only improve life, but in fact save lives. In the 1960’s, Taylor Devices was awarded a NASA contract to develop a system to…
Space Foundation is Now Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame® 2017 Induction
The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2017. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. The Space Technology Hall of Fame recognizes the life-changing technologies emerging from global space programs;…
Launch Your Future Explorer
Give your child some space this summer with a memorable summer adventure at the Space Foundation Discovery Center. New for 2016, the Space Foundation has created a summer program at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, specifically for youngsters ages nine through 12 years. Explore Space Experience is designed and led by certified master teachers…