Space Foundation News & Media
Investing in Teachers Helps Them Become Leaders in STEM Education
by Becki Royall, Space Foundation Teacher Liaison and assistant principal, Mountainside Elementary, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pictured speaking at the May 12 dedication of the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs) It has been an honor to be a member of the Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison program. I…
Guessing Game Proceeds Fund STEM Education
Hundreds Take Their Best Guess to Support the Future Workforce Attendees at two recent Space Foundation events — Yuri’s Night and the 31st Space Symposium — had a chance to channel their inner mathematician, have a bit of fun and support Space Foundation Education programs by participating in a “Guessing Game.” Those willing to take the…
Submit Nominations Now for 2016 Space Technology Hall of Fame
The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2016. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Inductees have included energy-saving technologies, health improvement technologies, satellite and telecommunication technologies and practical commercial…
AFM Heatsheets® Honored as Recipient of FabricLink Network’s Top 10 Innovation Award
Chicago-based AFM Heatsheets®, the leading manufacturer of reflective insulation fabrics to keep individuals comfortable in virtually any weather, was recently announced as a recipient of FabricLink Network’s annual Top 10 Innovation Awards for its leading-edge Ultraflect™ insulation fabric. This year’s Top 10 winners include innovative manufacturing and production technologies, novel insulation solutions, and advancements in…
TEA, Inc. Is Newest Partner in Space Foundation Space Certification Program
The Space Foundation has announced its newest Certified Space Technology™ Partner — TEA, Inc. (dba RemQuest) of Baton Rouge, La. TEA, Inc., which is an acronym for Toxicological & Environmental Associates, is a professional environmental consulting firm specializing in the design and implementation of green and sustainable remediation and restoration systems; toxicological and risk-based services;…
Report on Legislative Proposals for Civil, Commercial and National Security Space
The month of May was a transformative time for many pieces of space legislation. Legislative proposals for civil, commercial and national security space were introduced, marked up and voted on. Here’s a top-line view of where they stand at present. Civil Space: On May 20, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY16 Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) appropriations…
Space Agency Spotlight: German Space Administration (DLR)
Known as the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) in Germany, the German Space Administration is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The DLR is Germany’s national research center for aeronautics and space with the mission of exploring Earth and the Solar System, research aimed at protecting the environment and developing environment-friendly technologies to promote mobility,…
Space Foundation Participates in Italian Aerospace Research Centre Briefing
In May, Space Foundation representatives attended a briefing in Washington, D.C., by Dr. Mario Cosmo, Director General of the Italian Aerospace Research Centre, the Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali (CIRA). CIRA focuses on space, aeronautics, logistics and testing. It is located in the Campania region — between Rome and Naples — and is a public/private partnership.…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Begins Hot-Fire Tests In Support of US Air Force Hydrocarbon Boost Technology Demonstrator Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (May 26, 2015) – Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE: AJRD) has completed the first in a series of hot-fire tests on the sub-scale oxygen rich pre-burner in support of the U.S. Air Force Hydrocarbon Boost Technology Demonstrator (HBTD) program. In coming months, multiple injector configurations will be tested to evaluate the performance and stability parameters…
TEA, Inc. Is Newest Partner in Space Foundation Space Certification Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 21, 2015) – The Space Foundation today announced its newest Certified Space Technology™ Partner — TEA, Inc. (dba RemQuest) of Baton Rouge, La. TEA, Inc., which is an acronym for Toxicological & Environmental Associates, is a professional environmental consulting firm specializing in the design and implementation of green and sustainable remediation…