Space Foundation News & Media
August Activity on the Hill
by Jillianne Pierce, Space Foundation Government Affairs Associate August was a relatively quiet month in the Capitol, as Congress was in recess for the summer. On Aug. 5, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden sent a letter to notify Congress that due to reductions in funding for the agency’s Commercial Crew program over the past several years,…
Space Foundation Plans November New Generation Networking Event in Washington
The Space Foundation believes that in order to ensure a successful future for our industry, it is imperative for the current generation of young space leaders to prepare now for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With that in mind, we created our New Generation Initiative, a series of programs designed to give young-adult…
International Student Art Contest Returns for Sixth Year
It is time to get the imagination warmed up, grab the crayons, colored pencils, paints and digital art software and get ready for the return of the Space Foundation’s Sixth Annual International Student Art Contest. Students from around the globe are challenged to create an original piece of artwork demonstrating the 2016 theme of “What…
World Space Week Celebrations
World Space Week is quickly approaching and we are preparing for an out-of-this-world celebration! World Space Week is an international affair, and is the largest public space event on Earth. Recognized in more than 80 countries, World Space Week is meant to “celebrate at the international level the contributions of space science and technology to…
Space Agency Spotlight: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
“Explore to Realize” is the corporate slogan for the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, (JAXA). Founded in 2003, JAXA was created by merging together the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL) and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA). The management philosophy is “to realize a safe…
Raytheon is Founding Member of Corporate Giving Club
Space Foundation Platinum Corporate Member Raytheon Company is the first to join the Space Foundation’s new Corporate Giving Club, also at the Platinum level. Raytheon’s four-year commitment will make possible a new permanent exhibit at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, and will bring its premier traveling exhibit MathAlive! to the Discovery Center, opening in January…
Eight New Corporate Members Welcomed by Space Foundation
The Space Foundation receives support from 136 Corporate Members, who make it possible for us to successfully deliver programs that advance space-related endeavors. In return, our Corporate Members receive recognition, marketing, business development and networking opportunities, reports on important space issues and opportunities for deep involvement in the Space Symposium. The Space Foundation offers five…
Space Foundation Hosts Space Career Day Workshop
In August, the Space Foundation teamed up with a number of its Corporate Member companies to host a Space Career Day Workshop, part of the 2015 Small Satellite Conference at Utah State University. Space Foundation Director – Research & Analysis Micah Walter-Range opened the program with his presentation, “The Global Space Economy: Focus on the…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Completes Delivery of 100th SM-3 Block IB TDACS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2015) – Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE:AJRD) announced today that it has completed the delivery of the 100th Throttling Divert and Attitude Control System (TDACS) for Raytheon’s Standard Missile‑3 (SM‑3) Block IB guided missile system. “The delivery of the 100th TDACS marks a significant milestone in the history of the SM‑3 Block IB…
Space Foundation’s Sixth Annual International Student Art Contest Open for Submissions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 24, 2015) – Talented, creative student artists from around the world, ages 3 to 18 years, are invited to enter the Space Foundation’s sixth annual International Student Art Contest. Children may draw, paint or create a digital image for the contest theme “What Space Means to Me…” The deadline to submit entries…