Space Foundation News & Media
Inmarsat's L-TAC Delivers 'Line-of-Sight' through satellite to U.S. Government customers
Service augments UHF SATCOM, dramatically increasing the available beyond-line-of-sight communications for existing U.S. military and government radios. Washington, D.C., (Oct. 6, 2014) – Inmarsat is expanding the availability of mobile tactical Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications to actively deployed U.S. and coalition forces through the skills of its partners and the capabilities of its powerful Inmarsat-4 satellite…
Meet NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao on Oct. 9 at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation is bringing former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., to the Discovery Center on Thursday, Oct. 9, to share his experiences as a Space Shuttle astronaut and resident of the International Space Station (ISS). The public will have two opportunities to meet Chiao for autographs and photos for this World Space Week event…
Come to the Discovery Center for the Launch of World Space Week, Oct. 4
The Space Foundation will launch the start of World Space Week on Saturday, Oct. 4, with straw rocket launches and other rocket-themed activities at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. The public is invited to visit the Discovery Center for the start of the global celebration of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10. The following activities…
Teacher Liaisons Promote Space Themes for World Space Week
Every fall, the global celebration of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, gives our nearly 200 Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons special opportunity to show off their expertise at bringing space themes into the classroom. A star example is Georgia Paul, who is planning a Space Night for her school on Oct. 8, a Title 1 event.…
House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Space Hearing
On Sept. 10, the House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Space held a hearing entitled “Exploring Our Solar System: The ASTEROIDS Act as a Key Step.” The American Space Technology for Exploring Resource Opportunities in Deep Space (ASTEROIDS) Act of 2014 would establish and protect rights for commercial space exploration and utilization of asteroid…
Pulham is Strategic Choices for Space Featured Speaker
Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham will be a featured speaker at The Strategic Choices for Space – President’s Conference 2014, to be held Oct. 8-9 at the Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters in London. Pulham is scheduled to speak on Oct. 8 on “Issues for the Space Sector.” This international aerospace conference features papers…
Space Foundation Leads U.S. World Space Week Celebration Oct. 4-10
The Space Foundation is taking the lead in promoting and supporting World Space Week in the United States. The theme for World Space Week 2014 is “Space: Guiding Your Way,” highlighting the benefits of satellite navigation to society. The Space Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with World Space Week Association (WSWA) this year…
International Student Art Contest Deadline for Entries is Nov. 14
The Space Foundation’s International Student Art Contest annually draws thousands of entries from children in dozens of countries around the world. Submissions for the 2015 contest are being accepted now until Nov. 14, and must be submitted online by the child’s teacher. For rules and details about entry, click here. Students ages 3 to 18…
Space Foundation Presents Audience With an Astronaut™ at Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters
While in London speaking at The Strategic Choices for Space – President’s Conference 2014, Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham will also speak to students for the World Space Week Children’s Space Event at Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters on Oct. 7. Pulham’s presentation will include a Skype version of the Space Foundation’s Audience With an Astronaut™…
Barry Wilmore Visits Space Foundation on Way to ISS
In September, NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore launched aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 41. Just before heading to Russia, Wilmore and his family visited Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs and toured its Discovery Center. In addition to space, the Wilmores have other interests in…