Space Foundation News & Media
Summer of Discovery Features "Oceans" Through June 21
“Oceans” is the current Summer of Discovery theme at the Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, examining the similarities between space and deep sea exploration. The Discovery Center is located off of Garden of the Gods Road at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, and is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction. “Oceans”…
Satcom Direct Communications is named an Inmarsat Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress
Satellite Beach, Fla. (June 11, 2014) – Satcom Direct Communications (SDC), the government/military services branch of Satcom Direct, will provide Global Xpress services to the U.S. government. Satcom Direct has been an Inmarsat partner since 1997 and is presently one of the company’s largest aviation services providers. In their most recent partnership, Satcom Direct Communications has…
Discovery Center Welcomes First Summer of Discovery Guests
The Summer of Discovery 2014 launched Tuesday at the Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. The first guests through the door were a grandfather named Bob and his grandchildren Lynzie and Alec. They were welcomed by Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham (pictured). The Discovery Center is located off of Garden of the Gods Road…
SpyMeSat Mobile App Now Offers High Resolution Satellite Imagery
GREENBELT, Md. (June 10, 2014) – Orbit Logic announced today that the iPhone version of their SpyMeSat mobile app will now offer in-app purchase of recent high resolution satellite imagery. SpyMeSat users will be able to use their mobile device to preview a recent commercial satellite image of a specified location, select the desired image…
House Passes FY 2015 NDAA While Senate Armed Services Committee Marks Up Its Version
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 325-98. The bill provides policy guidance to the Department of Defense on strategic areas such as space and missile defense. The bill also authorizes funding to be appropriated for specific defense space programs. On…
28 Countries Represented at 30th Space Symposium
The annual Space Symposium has become a truly international affair, with 28 countries represented this year. The 30th Space Symposium brought together top government and space leaders from around the world for four days of discussion, networking and meetings, May 19-22, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. See more about the program at www.spacesymposium.org.…
Space Symposium New Generation Space Leaders Program Featured Impressive Roster of Mentors
The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger. Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events brought young professionals together with senior leaders in an informal environment. Mentors…
SGAC Fusion Forum 2014 Leads into Space Symposium
Each year, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) holds its international Space Generation Fusion Forum in conjunction with the Space Symposium. This year, Fusion Forum was held May 18 and 19 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Fusion Forum’s interactive panel discussions, moderated by international space sector leaders, cover the perspectives of tomorrow’s space leaders…
EaglePicher Technologies Celebrates 2 Billion Cell Hours in Space
During the 30th Space Symposium, Space Foundation Patron Member EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, announced the achievement of 2 billion cell hours in space. The annoucement was made during the Space Technology Hall of Fame Reception on May 22, which was co-sponsored by EaglePicher Technologies. About EaglePicher TechnologiesEaglePicher Technologies is an industry leader in integrated power solutions.…
Space Symposium's Corporate Partnership Dinner Features The Honorable Eric Fanning
This year’s Corporate Partnership Dinner featured speaker The Honorable Eric Fanning, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, USAF. The dinner is a key event at the annual Space Symposium, and recognizes the organizations that support Space Foundation education, research, analysis, policy and space awareness programs. The dinner was co-sponsored by Raytheon, with corporate host…