Space Foundation News & Media
Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Conducts Jettison Motor Nozzle Material Replacement Test for NASA's Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2013) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that it successfully conducted a key Orion Jettison Motor (JM) test that demonstrated potential low-cost replacement graphite material for the JM throat inserts. The JM is a critical component of the Launch Abort System (LAS) for NASA’s Orion crew exploration…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Delivers Flight Solar Electric Propulsion Thrusters for NASA and NOAA's GOES-R Spacecraft
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2013) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that it has shipped the first set of four Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) thrusters for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R). Aerojet Rocketdyne shipped the first set of four solar electric propulsion thrusters to Lockheed Martin at NASA’s Stennis…
Dynetics Reports "Outstanding" Progress in First 10 Months of Advanced Booster Contract
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Aug. 13, 2013) – Dynetics officials today reported successful progress on the company’s hardware build and test tasks in support of advanced development for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). This announcement comes at the end of the third quarter of the contract NASA awarded last fall to a team made up of Dynetics…
Apply Now for the 2014 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2013) – Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2014 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space…
Aug. 31 is Deadline to Submit for 2014 Space Technology Hall of Fame Induction
Aug. 31 is the deadline to submit a nomination for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2014. This international program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Nomination information, including a downloadable nomination form, is available here. Anyone can submit a nomination…
Aug. 10 is Summer of Discovery Final Day; Discovery Center Will Close for Expansion and Reopen Sept. 3
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 8, 2013) – The Space Foundation’s 10-week Summer of Discovery will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 10, with one final day celebrating “A Taste of Space Technology.” The Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and will close temporarily for expansion and construction, reopening after…
What's Happening Friday, Aug. 9, at the Discovery Center
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction. Don’t miss the final two days to visit the Discovery Center this summer, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10. Located at 4425 Arrowswest Dr., the Discovery Center is just off of Garden of the Gods Rd., west of…
Thursday at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
Don’t miss the final days of the Space Foundation’s Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs through Aug. 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology.” The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, and is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Supports Launch of Wideband Global SATCOM Spacecraft for U.S. Military
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2013) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its propulsion systems played a major role in successfully placing the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-6) spacecraft into orbit for the U.S. military. The mission was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida aboard a United Launch…
Wednesday at the Discovery Center
This is the final week of the Space Foundation’s 10-week Summer of Discovery. Come to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs through Aug. 10 for “A Taste of Space Technology” and find out how space has become an important part of our everyday lives. The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s only space, science…