Space Foundation News & Media
Aerojet Rocketdyne and Area Students Demonstrate the “Right Stuff” to NASA Administrator for a Journey to Mars
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (May 28, 2015) – NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden visited the Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE:AJRD) facility in Canoga Park, California today to review the company’s unique capabilities and see first-hand how its employees are making a journey to Mars possible. During his visit, teams of students who participate in robotics competitions, from the Chaminade College…
Discovery Center Welcomes "Great Balls of Fire"
“Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors” is the newest traveling exhibit at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. This spectacular 3,000 square foot interactive exhibit details the origins and study of asteroids, comets and meteors, and examines potential threats to our planet. A special sneak preview event was held for Space…
Space Foundation Observes Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day on May 16 was celebrated at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs by offering free admission to the children of military families. The Discovery Center offers family-friendly, hands-on space-themed activities that spark interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Space Foundation was also a table sponsor for the…
Inspire Future Space Explorers – Volunteer with the Space Foundation
Where in Colorado Springs can you drive a car on Mars? Or demonstrate weather patterns on a giant 3D sphere? Inspire the generation that will travel into deep space? At the Space Foundation of course! These are just a few of the many ways to get involved as a volunteer for the Space Foundation. We…
Lockheed Martin Space Education Center Launches at Space Foundation Discovery Center
On May 12, the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center (LMSEC) was officially dedicated at the Space Foundation. Thanks to a $400,000 grant from Lockheed Martin, the Space Foundation will continue to provide inspiration for hundreds of thousands of students and educators. The dedication ceremony was filled with heartfelt speeches from: Elliot Pulham, Space Foundation Chief…
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;…