Space Foundation News & Media
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…
Nominate Now for 2014 Induction Into the Space Foundation's Space Technology Hall of Fame®
The Space Foundation is seeking nominations 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. The deadline is Saturday,…
Space Foundation Holds Capitol Hill Briefing on The Space Report 2013
On May 1, the Space Foundation conducted a briefing on Capitol Hill for almost 50 government officials and congressional staffers to discuss the findings published in The Space Report 2013: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. The Space Report, published annually by the Space Foundation, contains worldwide space facts and figures and is illustrated with photographs,…
Space Foundation Index Performance First Quarter 2013
Markets grew steadily in the first quarter of 2013. The Space Foundation Services Index led the way with 8.86 percent growth, followed by the Space Foundation Index and the Space Foundation Infrastructure Index (up 6.28 percent and 3.83 percent respectively), as can be seen in Exhibit 1 below. The S&P 500 Index outperformed all other…
Read the Space Foundation's Fiscal Year 2014 NOAA Budget Report
The Space Foundation has produced a report, providing overviews and comparisons of the Fiscal Year 2014 budgets. The report includes an overview of space-based and space-related programs requested in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY 2014 budget in comparison with NOAA’s FY 2013 budget request, and the FY 2014 Commerce, Justice and Science…
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)…