Space Foundation News & Media
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…
Meet Sara Summers at the Discovery Center June 7
Sara Summers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) meteorologist and European manager for Science On a Sphere®, will give four presentations at the Space Foundation Discovery Center on Friday, June 7, part of the Space Foundation’s week-long Summer of Discovery theme “Oceans of the Universe.” Summers’ presentations will be offered at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon,…
Visit the Space Foundation Discovery Center!
Learn about Oceans of the Universe this week at the Space Foundation’s new Discovery Center, the region’s only space, science and technology attraction, with interactive and self-guided exhibits for all ages. Located off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, Space Foundation Discovery Center hours this summer are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00…
Space Foundation Summer of Discovery Features "Oceans of the Universe," June 4-8
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 31, 2013) – 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 SI CEO Bill Graham Announces Retirement
CHANTILLY, Va. (May 31, 2013) – The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) today announced that Mac Curtis has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2013. He succeeds Bill Graham, who has been President and CEO since 2003 and will serve as Vice Chairman of the Company going forward. “Bill spent…
Space Foundation Hearing Report – "Exoplanet Discoveries: Have We Found Other Earths?"
The House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Space and Subcommittee on Research held a joint hearing on May 9, “Exoplanet Discoveries: Have We Found Other Earths?” Members of Congress in Attendance: Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), chairman, full committee Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), chair, space subcommittee Congressman Larry Buschon (R-IN), chair, research subcommittee Congressman Dana…
Subcommittee on Space Hearing Report "Next Steps in Human Exploration to Mars and Beyond"
The House Science, Space, & Technology Subcommittee on Space held a hearing on May 21, “Next Steps in Human Exploration to Mars and Beyond.” Members in attendance included: Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), chair, Space Subcommittee Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), chairman, Full Committee Congressman Ralph Hall (R-TX) Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) Congressman Morris “Mo” Brooks (R-AL)…