Space Foundation News & Media
2nd Annual Space & Science Fiction Halloween Ball a Ghoulish Success
The 2nd Annual Space & Science Fiction Halloween Ball was a tremendous success with more than 300 people participating. This fundraising event was held on Oct. 26 at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Halloween Ball 2 featured great food and drink, dancing to live DJ music by Dan Osinski of Laser…
Meet Featured Volunteers George & Jan Carlson
George and Jan Carlson enjoy spending time together and one way they choose to do just that is by volunteering at the Space Foundation Discovery Center – together. George and Jan are both retired and have made their home in Colorado since 1983. They have two children – a son who lives in Broomfield, Colo., and a…
Give the Gift of a Brighter Future
During November, the Space Foundation typically reaches out to ask for gifts to continue our mission “to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity.” This month’s appeal is by Space Foundation Director – Development Gina Taranto. Inspire Curiosity – Ignite Imagination – Spark Success – Fuel Discovery. By making a gift to the…
Visit the Discovery Center and Learn the Story Behind the Huygens Probe
By Travis Schenck, Director – Space Foundation Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at 4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs, Colo. Visiting the Space Foundation Discovery Center, you’ll find a multitude of interesting objects…
Discovery Center will be Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 28-30
The astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) don’t have to miss out on all the traditional holiday food just because they are more than 200 miles up in space. They get to enjoy turkey, as well as all of the traditional sides including cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and cobbler for dessert (pictured at left).…
Space Foundation Partners with Barnes & Noble for Space-Themed Event
In October, the Space Foundation, together with Barnes & Noble, presented a space-themed book reading event and activities in Colorado Springs to inspire young children’s interest in space. Around 20 to 30 people attended each of the four reading sessions at the Barnes & Noble store on Briargate Blvd. Space Foundation team members read aloud…
Apply to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison by Dec. 6
Teachers who love science have a unique opportunity to connect with other educators from around the globe who share their passion. The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for its international Teacher Liaison program. The program offers numerous benefits and there is no fee to apply, or membership cost. Teacher Liaisons may be any PreK-20…
Nov 15 is Deadline for 2014 International Student Art Contest Entries
Students from around the world, ages 3 to 18 years, are invited to enter the Space Foundation’s 2014 International Student Art Contest, creating their own spaceship design for the contest theme “My Spaceship Looks Like…” All entries for the 2014 contest must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, noon Universal Time, (12:00 UTC), and…
Space Foundation Offers Wonders of the Universe Courses at Discovery Center
This education update is by Space Foundation Director – Education Bryan DeBates. What was to be a world premiere Science On a Sphere® (SOS) video event at the Space Foundation lost luster due to the recent government shutdown. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center created a new movie, Water Falls, based on the upcoming GPM or Global Precipitation…
Learn the Benefits of Space Certification
Products and services that display the Space Certification seal are guaranteed to have stemmed from or been dramatically improved by technologies originally developed for space exploration or to have significant impact in teaching people about the value of space utilization. Developed and administered by the Space Foundation, the Space Certification program serves three purposes: Providing…