Space Foundation News & Media
Jim Maser Named GenCorp Head of Corporate Strategy and Development
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 17, 2013) – GenCorp Inc. (NYSE: GY), headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., announces the appointment of Jim Maser as vice president for Corporate Strategy and Development for the company. Reporting to GenCorp’s President and CEO Scott Seymour, Maser will focus on the growth of GenCorp’s business base and shareholder value. “We are very…
Right now at the Discovery Center
Today until 5:00, June 15 – “Mars, Rovers and Robots” at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr., off of Garden of the Gods Rd., west of Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs. During Summer of Discovery, each week focuses on a specific theme, culminating with a full day of special activities each Saturday, included in the…
Moon Rock has Landed at Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 14, 2013) – A Moon rock that was part of the largest sample brought back from the lunar surface by Apollo 15 astronauts is now on display at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, the region’s only space, science and technology attraction. The rock weighs .2 pounds and was part of a…
Visit indiegogo and Support the Scott Carpenter Station Restoration Mission
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2013) – Scott Carpenter is probably best known for his ride into outer space as a Mercury astronaut, not as an aquatic adventurer. But in 1965, Carpenter broke the record of human underwater habitation by spending 30 days in SEALAB II, an experimental underwater habitat developed by the United States…
GenCorp Completes Acquisition of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne from United Technologies Corporation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 14, 2013) – GenCorp Inc. (NYSE: GY) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all operations of the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne business (Rocketdyne) from United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX). GenCorp will combine Rocketdyne with Aerojet-General Corporation (Aerojet), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GenCorp, and the combined businesses will operate as…
Space Foundation Summer of Discovery Features "Mars, Rovers and Robots," June 11-15
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2013) – The Space Foundation is offering a full day of space and science adventure at its Discovery Center on Saturday, June 15, kicking off Father’s Day weekend with activities for all ages, part of its 10-week Summer of Discovery. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and…
Day Camps Are Welcome at the Space Foundation Discovery Center!
During hot summer days, the Space Foundation Discovery Center is an ideal destination for campers to enjoy educational, hands-on space and science activities. Today a colorful group visited from Eagle Lake Day Camp and spent a cool morning indoors exploring the wonders of space. The region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction, the Space…
Today at the Discovery Center!
“Mars, Rovers and Robots” opened today at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs and welcomed a group from Springs of Life Children’s Center and other guests. The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction, and is located off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425…
Fun With Squid!
Squid dissection, ROVs, Science On a Sphere® demonstrations and a multi rotor quadcopter were highlights of the Space Foundation’s first Summer of Discovery Saturday on June 8, featuring “Oceans of the Universe.” The public is invited to visit the Space Foundation Discovery Center this summer for 10 weeks of educational space activities appropriate for all…
Saturday is World Oceans Day at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
The public is invited to visit the new Space Foundation Discovery Center this summer for 10 weeks of educational space activities appropriate for all ages. Each week will focus on a specific theme, culminating with a full day of special activities each Saturday, included in the price of the Saturday admission. This week’s theme is…