Space Foundation News & Media
Ball Aerospace Names Dr. Alberto Conti Vice President and General Manager of Civil Space
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Nov. 29, 2022 — Ball Aerospace has selected Dr. Alberto Conti, to serve as vice president and general manager of the company’s Civil Space Strategic Business Unit (SBU), effective immediately. In this role, Conti will lead the Civil Space SBU and will be responsible for a portfolio that spans across all science fields,…
What Is Space Technology Transfer?
Space technology transfer is the commercialization of space technologies for use on Earth. Government agencies continuously develop new technologies to explore space, keep astronauts healthy in demanding zero gravity conditions, improve air transportation, and better understand our environment. Often, these innovations have potential applications and creative uses on Earth as commercial products and services. Space…
6 Out-of-This-World Career Day Ideas for Elementary School
A career in space may seem like a far-off dream, but it’s closer than students think! There is room for all in the new space ecosystem, encompassing nearly every industry. Help students experience what’s possible with these space-themed career day ideas for elementary school. 1. Bring in an unexpected space industry professional. Did you know…
Aerojet Rocketdyne to Expand Huntsville Presence with Addition of 379,000 sq. ft. State-of-the-Art Facility
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Nov. 21, 2022 — Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today the expansion of its Huntsville presence with additional job opportunities and a new facility to increase manufacturing and office space. The 379,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility near Huntsville International Airport is expected to be operational in 2023. This growth will allow Aerojet Rocketdyne to…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Soars in Successful SLS Debut
TITUSVILLE, Fla.— Nov. 16, 2022 — Aerojet Rocketdyne played a central role in enabling humanity’s next giant leap with the successful launch of NASA’s super-heavy lift Space Launch System (SLS) exploration rocket today. The company provided critical elements to the Artemis I mission with propulsion on both the SLS rocket and the uncrewed Orion spacecraft.…
Statement By CEO On NASA’s Artemis Launch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 16, 2022 — Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor issued the following statement upon the launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission launch: “Today’s launch is the first big step to an aspiration held by the space community for years — returning to the Moon. This time we do it with…
What Is the Global Space Ecosystem?
For all its challenges, 2022 has been a remarkable year for space. More spacecraft have been placed in orbit than in the first 52 years of the Space Age. Space tourists visited the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, and the James Webb Space Telescope gave us a look into the very…
Biweekly Washington, D.C. Updates for the Week Ending November 10, 2022
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, midterm election results returned slowly, with leadership of the 118th Congress still in the air, NASA’s Artemis 1 launch slipped from November 14th to November 16th, the UN First Committee endorsed the US resolution to ban direct-ascent ASAT weapons testing, and China launched its final space station module.…
Artistic Space-Themed STEAM Activities for Elementary School
When it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) activities for elementary school, the “A” is sometimes left out of the equation. Try these space-themed activities to bring out the artistic side of your students while tapping into their natural fascination with stars and planets. Learn about the planets by making wearable art.…
Statement by CEO on New U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 2, 2022 — Tom Zelibor, CEO of Space Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement on the U.S. Space Force chief of space operations transition. After spending 38 years in the military that includes both Air Force and Space Force, Gen. John W.…