Space Foundation News & Media
ASU, Aerojet Rocketdyne Embark on Endeavors to Redefine Corporate-University Collaboration
TEMPE, Ariz. (July 1, 2013) – Long-term collaborations spanning a range of research and education efforts, engineering projects, workforce development and philanthropic activities are among goals set forth in an agreement between Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of GenCorp, and Arizona State University to take effect July 1. The agreement seeks to establish working relationships partnering…
"Blue Planet, Green Living" at the Discovery Center
Today’s theme at the Space Foundation Discovery Center is “Blue Planet, Green Living,” giving visitors the opportunity to try out a Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf electric car, provided by Drive SunShine Institute (DSI), a Summer of Discovery event co-sponsor. The first 100 visitors received a free turn on the Boulder Bike Blender™ getting a…
First NASA Visiting Exhibit Opens for "Red, White and Blue" Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 28, 2013) – The Space Foundation is bringing NASA’s first major visiting exhibit to its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The exhibit is called “Space Shuttle: Conquering Low Earth Orbit,” and opens on July 5 with videos, displays and touchable hardware, plus a 13-foot tall, 1:15 scale Space Shuttle full…
Space Across the Curriculum Course Examines Meteorology and Space Weather
Teachers from seven states attended the Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum teacher professional development course Meteorology and Space Weather in June, including the 2013 recipients of two Space Foundation scholarships. The course examines the different areas of meteorology and how to incorporate them into the classroom, and includes hands-on projects that are transferrable to the classroom, guest speakers…
Educators from Adams State University Attend Two Space Across the Curriculum Courses
A group of nearly 40 educators from Adams State University, part of a grant program dealing with English Language Learners (ELL) education, traveled to the Space Foundation Discovery Center in June to attend two Space Across the Curriculum teacher professional development courses. The intensive week-long graduate-level courses for PreK-12 educators provide space-related science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Space Foundation is Accepting Nominations for Space Technology Hall of Fame
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 online and downloadable nomination forms, is available at www.spacefoundation.org/programs/space-technology-hall-fame. Anyone…
Space Foundation Hosts Air Force Space "Lunch & Learn"
In June, the Space Foundation Washington, D.C. office, in coordination with USAF Legislative Affairs and the Air Force Association, hosted a “lunch and learn” session focused on USAF space programs for congressional staffers on Capitol Hill. Nearly 60 staffers participated and speakers included: Gil Klinger, deputy assistant secretary of defense for space and intelligence, Office of…
House Space Subcommittee Update
The House Space Subcommittee introduced draft legislation to reauthorize programs at NASA for two years, including a topline budget of more than $16.8 billion dollars for NASA. The draft legislation comes after the Subcommittee held several hearings this year to gather information that would be used to help inform their bill, including testimony by Space…
FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act Status
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act on June 14. The bill provides policy guidance to the Department of Defense (DoD), and authorizes funds to be appropriated for various defense programs, including space. The bill would fully authorize funds for major military space programs outlined in…
Three Interns Join the Space Foundation for the Summer
This summer, the Space Foundation is pleased to welcome three interns who will provide valuable assistance to team members at both our World Headquarters and our Washington, D.C., office. Carolyn Belle (pictured, top right) joins us for a 10-week summer internship in the D.C. office. She will be conducting research for the Space Foundation’s research…