Space Foundation News & Media
Space Workforce for Tomorrow Opens Registration for 2026 National Space Intern Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 30, 2025 — Space Foundation, through its strategic initiative Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT), a collaboration with The Aerospace Corporation supported by over 30 leading space organizations, is now accepting registrations for the 2026 National Space Intern (NSI) program, offering college students in STEM fields the opportunity to launch their…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on September 19, 2025
United States Space Policy Updates Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Dale Strong (R-AL), George Whitesides (D-CA), and Vince Fong (R-CA) reintroduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act (Senator John Hickenlooper, September 19) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released…
Space Foundation Opens Nomination Period for General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, Presented at 2026 Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Sept. 11, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, is now accepting nominations for its most prestigious honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Named in memory of Gen. James E. Hill, USAF (Ret.), longtime chairperson of Space Foundation,…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on September 5, 2025
United States Space Policy Updates The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (CST) held a full committee hearing titled ‘There’s a Bad Moon on the Rise: Why Congress and NASA Must Thwart China in the Space Race.’ (Senate CST, September 3). Read Space Foundation’s summary of the hearing here. NASA selected Amit Kshatriya as the new…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 28: The Future of Space is Dual-Use: Unlocking Innovation and Visibility
The Vector – Episode 28 Title: The Future of Space is Dual-Use: Unlocking Innovation and VisibilityGuest: Jamal Madni, Head of Engineering Strategy, Boeing Defense, Space & Security In this episode, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn and guest Jamal Madni explore how dual-use innovation and supply chain resiliency are shaping the future of U.S. space competitiveness. From…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on August 22, 2025
United States Space Policy Updates Interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced an intention to move NASA away from earth science efforts. (Payload, August 18) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced his retirement. (Breaking Defense, August 18) The Federal Aviation Administration has dismissed all members of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). (SpaceNews, August 15) Steven Sinacore will…
Space Foundation to Convene Top Intelligence and Defense Leaders at Faga Forum on Securing US Space Superiority
Classified TS/SCI-level forum returns Nov. 18 Held at The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia Focuses on collaboration to deter threats and defend vital space infrastructure COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 19, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, will host Faga Forum on Space Intelligence, a…
Statement on the Passing of Capt. James Lovell Jr., USN (Ret.), NASA Astronaut
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 8. 2025 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, issued the following statement today on the passing of legendary NASA Apollo astronaut, Jim Lovell. “Jim Lovell’s life and leadership are an example of how persistence, skill, and teamwork…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on August 8, 2025
United States Space Policy Updates Interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy signed a new directive altering the agency’s acquisition strategy for commercial low earth orbit destinations. (Ars Technica, August 6) NASA Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore has retired after 25 years with the agency. (NASA, August 6) Interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy outlined a fast-track plan for the agency…
Space Foundation Now Accepting Applications for International Teacher Liaison Program
Application deadline: Oct. 31, 2025 Program community currently more than 400 educators from 25 countries Selectees will take part in the Space Symposium in April 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 5, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, is now accepting applications for its International Teacher…