Space Foundation News & Media
Aerojet Rocketdyne Responds to Air Force Request for Information with New American Rocket Engine Solution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that it submitted a formal response to the U.S. Air Force’s Request for Information on options for future booster propulsion and launch systems that could be used as alternatives to foreign-supplied RD-180 engines. Aerojet Rocketdyne’s written response and subsequent one-on-one…
Meet NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao on Oct. 9 at the Discovery Center for World Space Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2014) – 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…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Supports United Launch Alliance to Establish Near-Term Competitive Product Offering
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced today that they have signed a contract for a joint investment to complete technical feasibility analysis, detailed program plans, technology integration, affordable production processes and plans, mission assurance and related criteria — all leading to a…
Support STEM Programs Through CFC Giving
Members of the U.S. military, federal employees and postal workers can give to the Space Foundation through your Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The campaign season runs now through January 15, 2015. To help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technology professionals, enter Space Foundation’s CFC code, 71807, on your campaign pledge card. Whether…
Space Foundation Congratulates NASA on Commercial Crew Transport Choice
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 16, 2014) – The Space Foundation today called NASA’s selection of The Boeing Company and SpaceX to build commercial crew transportation systems for low Earth orbit “an important step forward in restoring human space flight capabilities to the United States.” “By continuing to pursue a path of Orion and Space Launch…
Apply Now for Space Foundation’s International Teacher Liaison Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 16, 2014) – If space and teaching are your passions, the Space Foundation can connect you with other like-minded educators around the globe to share ideas for bringing space themes into the classroom. Educators from anywhere in the world are invited to apply now to become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison.…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion to Fly on Commercial Space Transportation-100
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, congratulates the Boeing Company on being selected by NASA to once again ignite the American tradition of launching astronauts to space from U.S. soil. A Commercial Space Transportation-100 (CST-100) spacecraft teammate with Boeing since 2010, Aerojet Rocketdyne has designed and developed an…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Unveils Innovative "Rocket ShopSM" at Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2014) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, today introduced a new facet of its business, the “Rocket ShopSM” Defense Advanced Programs. “Rocket Shop is the innovation arm of Aerojet Rocketdyne, specifically designed and staffed to identify unique defense customer solutions and rapidly mature those products from concept to demonstration,”…
Inmarsat and ThinKom Solutions agree on development plan for Global Xpress® Terminals
(16 September 2014) – Inmarsat, (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, is beginning the second phase of Global Xpress® terminal development for the government and enterprise markets around the world through the signing today of a Memorandum of Arrangement (MOA) with ThinKom Solutions (ThinKom). ThinKom is a leading provider of innovative,…
Field Trip Scholarships are Now Available for Rural Colorado Schools
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 15, 2014) – Thanks to a generous grant from Northrop Grumman Corporation, the Space Foundation is offering 10 scholarships to select schools for a field trip to its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the Pikes Peak region’s space, science and technology attraction and features the…