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Space Foundation Partners with Italian Trade Agency and Italian Space Agency to Launch All-Italian Aerospace Acceleration Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. and HOUSTON, Texas — Aug. 16, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute is partnering with the Italian Trade Agency of Houston (ITA) and Italian Space Agency (ASI) to launch SPACE IT UP,…
Space Foundation Driving Discussions for a Greener Future
On July 19, NASA, in partnership with Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), brought together key federal agency partners to explore the latest scientific advancements and innovative solutions for studying our climate at an interagency event in Washington, D.C. As the urgency of climate change continues to escalate, this Climate Interagency Hill Day gathered key government officials…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on August 11, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, President Biden selected Colorado Springs as the permanent location of U.S. Space Command Headquarters, the FCC introduced new spectrum regulation for commercial space launches, and Russia launched “Luna-25,” its first lunar mission in nearly 50 years. United States Space Policy Updates The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) announced…
Statement on the Passing of Kathy Hybl
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 3, 2023 — Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle issued the following statement on the passing of Kathy Hybl: “The Space Foundation team extends our deepest sympathies to the entire Hybl family and El Pomar Foundation on the passing of our friend and supporter Kathy Hybl. Kathy’s life was one of care and…
Pure Capital Solutions’ Wholly Owned Subsidiary Nova Space Announces Expansion of Space Talent Development and Job Placement
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Aug. 3, 2023 — Pure Capital Solutions’ (OTC: PCST) wholly owned subsidiary Nova Space announces an expansion of space talent development and job placement — delivering digital learning solutions for youth in partnership with StellarXplorer Space STEM Program and career placement for digitally credentialed space professionals. Earners of the Nova Space Professional Program…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on July 28, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, the Senate passed its version of the NDAA, Argentina became the 28th country to sign the Artemis Accords, and the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the ORBITS Act to the Senate floor. The Global Space Economy Grew to $546B Space Foundation announced that the global space economy grew 8%…
Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2023 Q2, Showing Annual Growth of Global Space Economy to $546B
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — July 25, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today released The Space Report 2023 Q2. Highlights include: Global space economy grew 8%, reaching $546 billion Commercial growth climbed nearly 8%, reaching $427.6 billion International defense spending rose…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending July 14, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill; the ESA Director General confirmed that ESA astronauts will fly on the Artemis 4 and 5 missions; and NASA celebrated the first anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope with a new image. United States Space Policy…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending June 30, 2023
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, Ecuador and India joined the Artemis Accords, the Senate and House Armed Service Committees both advanced markups of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched its new Earth Information Center. United States Space Policy Updates The…
Examining the A in STEAM
In today’s rapidly changing world, educators are constantly challenged to adapt their curriculum to best prepare students to enter the workforce. One adaptation gaining widespread attention is the emphasis placed on STEAM-based learning. Recently, educators have begun placing emphasis on the A in STEAM, which stands for art, because it is a great way to…