Space Foundation News & Media
Space Organizations Release White Paper: "Ensuring U.S. Leadership in Space"
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 4, 2016) — Representatives from a coalition of 13 leading U.S. space organizations have produced a white paper entitled “Ensuring U.S. Leadership in Space.” The coalition includes aerospace professionals from industry, academia and government, who joined together to outline issues every presidential and congressional candidate needs to know about space to ensure…
Top Defense Speakers Featured at 32nd Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 3, 2016) – The Space Foundation announces three of the nation’s top defense leaders who will speak at the 32nd Space Symposium: The Honorable Robert O. Work, Deputy Secretary of Defense The Honorable Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force ADM Cecil D. Haney, USN, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command…
Jane Rasplicka Named Space Foundation Vice President – Finance & Accounting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 2, 2016) – The Space Foundation has promoted Jane Rasplicka to vice president – finance & accounting, from her previous position as controller, effective immediately. In this position, Rasplicka is responsible for managing a variety of financial aspects for the Space Foundation, including maintenance of financial records based on Generally Accepted…
Space Foundation Offers Fun for “Kids” Ages 1-101 in March
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 1, 2016) – The Space Foundation is a destination for fun and interactive learning for the entire family. This March, guests are invited to experience space art, story time and Martian margaritas. This Saturday, March 5, the monthly Star Days event, sponsored in part by Raytheon and Uwingu, will be themed “The…
Sierra Nevada Corporation Awarded Follow-on Contract to Support Orbital ATK’s Commercial Resupply Services Programs
SPARKS, Nev. (March 1, 2016) – Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems was recently awarded a contract to provide multiple Passive Common Berthing Mechanisms (PCBM) by Special Aerospace Services (SAS) of Boulder, Colorado for Orbital ATK’s Cygnus advanced maneuvering spacecraft in support of NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services 1 and 2 (CRS1, CRS2) programs. This contract…
Margaret Baguio is 2016 Recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Margaret Baguio, Senior Education Outreach Coordinator for NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium, has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation as recipient of the 2016 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. The award is given annually in recognition of creative and innovative use…
Teacher Liaison Program Adds 27 Teachers Including Nine from India
The Space Foundation has expanded its Teacher Liaison program by adding 27 outstanding educators, including nine from India, expanding the international reach of this elite program, and bringing the total number to 150 active participants, with 29 international Teacher Liaisons. The educators were chosen for their active promotion of space and science education. The new…
Report from the Hill
by Natalie Nehme, Space Foundation Intern, and Jillianne Pierce, Space Foundation Government Affairs Associate The morning of Jan. 27, the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing entitled, “Military Space Launch and the Use of Russian-made Rocket Engines.” Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) questioned Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Undersecretary of Defense…
Update on Space Foundation International Involvement
The Space Foundation’s engagement internationally has a deep history. With space policies calling for more global collaboration, with more actors on the space stage and with many partners looking to expand their global markets, our efforts in the international space community are increasingly critical. This year’s 32nd Space Symposium will feature global participation throughout. From…
Space Agency Spotlight: Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
Established October 10, 1989, the Korean Aerospace Research Institute’s, (KARI) purpose is that of “contributing to solid development of the national economy and enhancement of national life through a new exploration and technological advancements, development, and dissemination in the field of aerospace science and technology.” The major functions of KARI are “research & development in…