Space Foundation News & Media
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Critical to Successful SM-3 Block IB Flight Test Standard Missile-22 Intercept Success Supports Production Decision
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 4, 2013) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE:GY) company, announced today that its propulsion systems successfully contributed to an intercept of a ballistic missile target with the second generation Aegis BMD Weapon System and SM-3 Block IB guided missile. During Flight Test Standard Missile-22 (FTM-22), the SM-3 guided missile intercepted and destroyed a…
All A-Buzz for Space Education and Discovery
There were any number of peak moments during this year’s 64th International Astronautical Congress in Beijing — from the sand painting and drum dancers of the opening ceremonies to Chinese opera at the closing dinner. But the most striking moment to me was when Dr. Buzz Aldrin sat down at a table in the Heinlein…
Steve Eisenhart: The Future of Space Leadership
This month’s Second View is by Space Foundation Senior Vice President – Strategic & International Affairs Steve Eisenhart I have seen the future of space leadership. And it looks pretty darn good. I recently had the delightful opportunity to participate in the Space Generation Congress in Beijing. In my capacity as a member of the…
Dennis Stone Guest Editorial: World Space Week – Building the Biggest Space Event on Earth
By Dennis Stone, president, World Space Week AssociationLittle did I know what I was getting into! After moving to Houston in 1979, I attended a meeting of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) at Johnson Space Center. It was 10 years after Apollo 11, and groups across the U.S. were celebrating the anniversary of…
Space Foundation Offers Annual Scholarship for Hawaiian Educators
The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for the annual Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship, providing professional development for a qualified educator of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry, or who work with PreK-12 students of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, expenses and lodging for the recipient to travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., during…
Educators: Apply Now to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
Educators from around the world who have an interest in space and integrating space principles into the classroom are invited to apply now to become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison. This prestigious program has nearly 300 active participants and helps educators use space themes to strengthen curriculum and inspire students. Teacher Liaisons do not need…
Teacher Liaisons Bring Space Down to Earth for World Space Week
Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons are a select group of educators who share a passion for space and were selected for the program for their integration of space themes into the classroom. The global celebration of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, gives these exceptional educators an opportunity to shine. The Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison in India,…
Submit Artwork for International Student Art Contest by Nov. 15
For its fourth year, the Space Foundation’s International Student Art Contest has a new earlier deadline. All entries for the 2014 contest must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, noon Universal Time, (12:00 UTC), and be submitted online by the student’s teacher. For the 2013 contest, 4,700 entries were submitted, representing 45 countries, including…
House Science, Space, & Technology Subcommittee Update
On Sept. 20, the House Science, Space, & Technology Subcommittee on Space held a hearing on “NASA Infrastructure: Enabling Discovery and Ensuring Capability.” The hearing was called to review the findings of NASA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) February 2013 report on NASA’s aging infrastructure and antiquated facilities. Paul Martin, inspector general for NASA, testified…
Management of Weather and Climate Satellites
The House Science, Space, & Technology Subcommittees on Oversight and on Environment held a joint hearing on Sept. 19, “Dysfunction in Management of Weather and Climate Satellites.” The hearing was called to update Congress on the progress that NOAA and NASA have made on the next generation geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites, Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite…