Space Foundation News & Media
Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser® Program Preparing for Second Free-Flight Test and First Orbital Test
SPARKS, Nev. (October 7, 2015) – In anticipation of a second phase of flight testing, Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems has announced significant updates to two Dream Chaser® spacecraft currently in development. The spacecraft are the atmospheric engineering test article (ETA) and the advanced composite orbital vehicle, which when tested will undergo a suborbital…
Space Foundation Events Celebrate World Space Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2015) – In Colorado this week, and around the world, space enthusiasts, professionals, students and hobbyists are celebrating humankinds’ achievements in space during World Space Week. In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly declared that World Space Week would be held each year from October 4-10. It is recognized as…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Propels Communications Satellite into Orbit for the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Oct. 2, 2015) – Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE: AJRD) played a significant role in placing the Morelos-3 communications satellite into orbit for the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation. The mission was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida by Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V…
Save the Date: Space and Science Fiction Masquerade Ball, Oct. 24
The ever popular Halloween costume ball returns to the Space Foundation Discovery Center, but with some exciting changes this year. We have teamed up with GalaxyFest to present the Space and Science Fiction Masquerade Ball, with proceeds benefiting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and two tokens that can…
What’s Happening at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
With the grand opening of Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™ on Oct. 3, and World Space Week beginning Oct. 4, it is going to be a busy and exciting month at the Space Foundation Discovery Center. The public is invited to join in the global celebration of World Space Week by visiting the…
Homeschool Days Return to the Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation’s first Homeschool Day of the academic year took place Thursday, Sept. 17, with lessons focused on robotics and with nearly 100 students taking part (pictured). Homeschool Days at the Discovery Center are held twice a month and have been expanded this year, with lessons throughout the day to give each student more…
Space Foundation Education Update
by Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Senior Director – Education October at the Space Foundation Discovery Center is turning out to be a “must-come-and-see” month. We have amazing programs going on in the coming weeks for all ages. Oct. 4-10 is World Space Week and we have a number of unique education activities planned. For starters,…
Space Foundation Announces New Certified Space Imagination Partners
by Rebecca Williams – Space Awareness Program Coordinator This past month, the Space Foundation welcomed two wonderful and creative authors, Mary Pierce Bale and Dian Curtis Regan, as well, Jackie Haag of Mother’s House Publishing Inc., as our newest Certified Space Imagination partners. The authors have made their homes in beautiful Colorado Springs, home of…
September 2015 Activity on the Hill
by Jillianne Pierce, Space Foundation Government Affairs Associate Congress returned from recess after the Labor Day holiday, and resumed working with the threat of a government shutdown looming. On Friday, Sept. 25, Speaker of the House John Boehner unexpectedly announced his resignation from the Speakership and from his seat in Congress at the end of…
Space Foundation Adds Sixteen New Corporate Members
A growing list of companies is recognizing the benefits of Space Foundation Corporate Membership. Here are the most recent additions to our roster: AAC Microtec …