Space Foundation News & Media
Thuraya Appoints Eric Béranger to its Board of Directors
DUBAI, UAE (April 8, 2013) – Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, announced today the appointment of Eric Béranger to its Board of Directors. Béranger will be occupying the Board seat recently vacated by Charles Moore of Lockheed Martin, who recently retired on March 14, 2013. Ahmad Julfar, Chairman of Thuraya’s…
Premier Issue of New Space Journal Launched at 29th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 8, 2013) – New Space, the groundbreaking, peer-reviewed Journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, launched its inaugural issue at the 29th National Space Symposium being held April 8-11 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Spearheaded by Editor-in-Chief Professor Scott Hubbard from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics…
Fusion Forum Brings Together Delegates from 17 Nations
The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), along with the Space Foundation hosted the second annual Fusion Forum at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 7 and 8, preceding the 29th National Space Symposium. Fifty delegates representing 17 nations attended the event, providing a diverse base of students and next generation leaders for discussion…
29th National Space Symposium Media Briefings Give Reporters Access to Speakers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 5, 2013) – Space Foundation media briefings at the 29th National Space Symposium allow reporters special access to some of the event’s key speakers, providing the opportunity to ask questions and take photos. They also offer information about current and breaking news in the space industry The briefings are held in…
Public Invited to Attend "Colorado State of Mind" Taping April 9
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 4, 2013) – Rocky Mountain PBS and the Space Foundation invite the public to attend a special live taping on April 9 of “Colorado State of Mind,” the Rocky Mountain PBS Emmy Award-winning weekly news program. “Colorado State of Mind” is sponsored by United Launch Alliance (ULA), which is also a Space Foundation Corporate…
The Colorado Springs School to Host Audience with an Astronaut with Dr. Leroy Chiao April 5
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 3, 2013) – The Space Foundation is bringing former NASA astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao to The Colorado Springs School on April 5 for a special Audience with an Astronaut program, then making his presentation available to the public on April 6 at the Space Foundation Visitors Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr. At…
Space Foundation Director-Education Featured at STEMwise Conference
Space Foundation Director-Education, Bryan DeBates (pictured right) served as closing key-note speaker for the second annual STEMwise conference held in March in Sioux Falls, S.D., a two-day conference for teachers throughout North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota. Other speakers included: Dr. Vince Bertram, president and chief executive officer of Project Lead the Way Dr.…
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies Subcommittee Head is Cyber 1.3 Featured Speaker
The Honorable Patrick Meehan (R-PA), who serves as the subcommittee chairman of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies for the House Committee on Homeland Security, will be a featured speaker at the Space Foundation’s Cyber 1.3 conference on April 8. Cyber 1.3 will be held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., and is for anyone…
Cyber 1.3 At a Glance
The Space Fundation’s annual one-day cyberspace conference will be held Monday, April 8, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., with presentations by some of the nation’s top cyber security experts. The day’s agenda with information about panelists and topics can be found here. Cyber 1.3 Featured Speakers The Cyber 1.3 conference includes: A networking breakfast, co-sponsored…
President Signs Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act
Last month, President Obama signed the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 into law to avoid a government shutdown and fund the Federal government through the final six months of the 2013 fiscal year. While the bill provides the Department of Defense and NASA with an updated budget for FY 2013, rather than have…