Space Foundation News & Media
Statement By CEO On NASA’s Artemis Launch

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 16, 2022 — Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor issued the following statement upon the launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission launch: “Today’s launch is the first big step to an aspiration held by the space community for years — returning to the Moon. This time we do it with…
What Is the Global Space Ecosystem?
For all its challenges, 2022 has been a remarkable year for space. More spacecraft have been placed in orbit than in the first 52 years of the Space Age. Space tourists visited the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, and the James Webb Space Telescope gave us a look into the very…
Biweekly Washington, D.C. Updates for the Week Ending November 10, 2022
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, midterm election results returned slowly, with leadership of the 118th Congress still in the air, NASA’s Artemis 1 launch slipped from November 14th to November 16th, the UN First Committee endorsed the US resolution to ban direct-ascent ASAT weapons testing, and China launched its final space station module.…
Artistic Space-Themed STEAM Activities for Elementary School
When it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) activities for elementary school, the “A” is sometimes left out of the equation. Try these space-themed activities to bring out the artistic side of your students while tapping into their natural fascination with stars and planets. Learn about the planets by making wearable art.…
Statement by CEO on New U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 2, 2022 — Tom Zelibor, CEO of Space Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, issued the following statement on the U.S. Space Force chief of space operations transition. After spending 38 years in the military that includes both Air Force and Space Force, Gen. John W.…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. Reports 2022 Third Quarter Results

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Nov. 1, 2022 — Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD) (the “Company”) today reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Financial Overview Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In millions, except percentage and per share amounts) Net sales $…
Biweekly Washington, D.C. Updates for the Week Ending October 28, 2022
This Week in Washington This Week in Washington, election cycle is in full swing, Congress remains out of session, NASA announced a study on unidentified aerial phenomena, and Lockheed Martin won three additional contracts to provide Orion crew capsules for Artemis Missions VI-VIII. The 38th Space Symposium REGISTRATION NOW LIVE Space Symposium is the premier…
Firefly Aerospace Adds Former NASA Administrator James Bridenstine to its Advisory Board

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Oct. 24, 2022 – Firefly Aerospace, a new space leader in launch, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced today that former NASA Administrator James Bridenstine, who led the space agency in advancing its aeronautics, science and space exploration objectives, will be joining the Company’s Advisory Board, effective immediately. “We’re honored to welcome Jim,…
Ball Aerospace’s Denise Henry Receives Women in Aerospace, Aerospace Awareness Award

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Oct. 20, 2022 — Ball Aerospace is proud to announce that STEM Outreach Manager Denise Henry was selected to receive the Aerospace Awareness Award from Women in Aerospace (WIA). The award was presented at the WIA Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Oct. 13 in Arlington, Va. Henry has inspired tens of thousands…
Space Foundation Opens Registration for 38th Space Symposium, To Be Held April 17-20, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 20, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, today announced that registration is now open for the 38th Space Symposium. The premier gathering of the global space ecosystem will be held April 17-20, 2023, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The event will include in-person and virtual attendance…
