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Pure Capital Solutions’ Wholly Owned Subsidiary Nova Space Announces Expansion of Space Talent Development and Job Placement
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Aug. 3, 2023 — Pure Capital Solutions’ (OTC: PCST) wholly owned subsidiary Nova Space announces an expansion of space talent development and job placement — delivering digital learning solutions for youth in partnership with StellarXplorer Space STEM Program and career placement for digitally credentialed space professionals. Earners of the Nova Space Professional Program…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on July 28, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, the Senate passed its version of the NDAA, Argentina became the 28th country to sign the Artemis Accords, and the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the ORBITS Act to the Senate floor. The Global Space Economy Grew to $546B Space Foundation announced that the global space economy grew 8%…
Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2023 Q2, Showing Annual Growth of Global Space Economy to $546B
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — July 25, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today released The Space Report 2023 Q2. Highlights include:  Global space economy grew 8%, reaching $546 billion Commercial growth climbed nearly 8%, reaching $427.6 billion International defense spending rose…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending July 14, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2024Â Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill; the ESA Director General confirmed that ESA astronauts will fly on the Artemis 4 and 5 missions; and NASA celebrated the first anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope with a new image. United States Space Policy…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending June 30, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, Ecuador and India joined the Artemis Accords, the Senate and House Armed Service Committees both advanced markups of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Â launched its new Earth Information Center. United States Space Policy Updates The…
Examining the A in STEAM
In today’s rapidly changing world, educators are constantly challenged to adapt their curriculum to best prepare students to enter the workforce. One adaptation gaining widespread attention is the emphasis placed on STEAM-based learning. Recently, educators have begun placing emphasis on the A in STEAM, which stands for art, because it is a great way to…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending June 16, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, a group of Republican lawmakers introduced the NOAA Organic Act, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology advanced three bipartisan bills out of committee to strengthen U.S. leadership in aviation and aeronautics, and the World Economic Forum and the European Space Agency released their “Space Industry…
Space Commerce Institute to Host Monthly Entrepreneurship Workshops for World Space Week 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 15, 2023 —  Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute is partnering with the World Space Week Association to host a series of free monthly space entrepreneur workshops leading up to World Space…
Video Games, STEAM, and Space Exploration: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
There’s a long-standing debate on whether video games are or are not harmful to the development of children and adolescents. While there are certainly compelling arguments being made on both sides, recent research highlights the positive educational benefits of video games on child development and their ability to teach STEAM skills in a fun and…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Applications for International Teacher Liaison Program
Application deadline: Sept. 30, 2023 Program community currently over 350 educators from 21 countries Selectees invited to participate in Space Symposium COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — June 8, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced it is accepting applications for…