Space Foundation News & Media
Math, Love and Rovers – Only at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, February 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2016) – February is going to be an exciting month at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, filled with math, love and rovers. Fun and interactive activities and meet ups designed for all ages will bring together the Colorado Springs community this month. The new traveling exhibit, MathAlive!, presented by Raytheon, recently…
Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Program Expands International Outreach
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 4, 2016) – The Space Foundation has selected 27 outstanding educators for its Flight 13-16 of Teacher Liaisons, including nine educators from India. This expands the international reach of this elite program, and brings the total number of international Teacher Liaisons to 29. The educators were chosen for their active promotion of…
Space Foundation Yuri's Night Returns April 10
On April 10, the Space Foundation will kick off Space Symposium week in Colorado Springs with its second annual Space Foundation Yuri’s Night – a big party at the Discovery Center that brings together Symposium participants with the general community to meet astronauts and enjoy food and drink, all in support of STEM education programs.…
Space Foundation Will Launch New Explore Space Experience this Summer
The Space Foundation has created a new 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 to offer a variety of hands-on, immersive activities and experiences based on space and science, technology, engineering, art and math…
Get the Space Symposium App!
This app is your guide to the Space Foundation’s 32nd Space Symposium, April 11-14, 2016. See who’s at the event and connect with them on the app Share photos and comments about the events you’re attending View a live activity feed, the live pulse of the event – which sessions are trending, popular photos and…
Save the Date: Space Technology & Investment Forum Aug. 16 & 17, 2016
The Space Foundation is building on the success of its first Space Technology & Investment Forum (ST&IF) with an expanded version of the conference for 2016. ST&IF 2016 is a by-invitation gathering of some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Held in the…
A Heartfelt Valentine’s Message
Your Generosity is the Heart of our Mission Your philanthropic support is critical in fueling the Space Foundation’s mission success. This generosity is significant in funding our education programs, and our advocacy and public awareness about the importance of space. Your support comes to us in many ways throughout the year. Swigert Society Recently launched,…
Faga Forum on Space Intelligence to be Held Feb. 10
Engage with government and industry decision makers, versed in national security space and intelligence issues to discuss current challenges, opportunities and solutions at the Space Foundation’s Faga Forum on Space Intelligence. This new classified event will be held in Chantilly, Va., at Scitor Corporation, an SAIC company, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30…
Space Foundation Report from Washington
by Jillianne Pierce, Space Foundation Government Affairs Associate Congress returned in January to begin the second session of the 114th Congress. The year 2016 will be busy, but Congress will be in session somewhat infrequently, due to the November elections. In spite of this fact, government and industry are hopeful that a NASA re-authorization and…
Space Symposium to Open with Space Agency Leaders Panel
More than a dozen space agency leaders will fill the stage when the 32nd Space Symposium panel discussions begin on Tuesday, April 12, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. This premier global space conference annually attracts thousands of space professionals from dozens of countries. The 32nd Space Symposium will also feature discussion of…