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Space Foundation Donates Certified Space Technology Emergency Bivvies to AdAmAn, EPCSAR for New Year's Eve Climb
COLORADO SPRINGS (Colo.) Dec. 28, 2012 — As a New Year’s gift – and to offer protection as the AdAmAn Club once again ascends Pikes Peak for New Year’s Eve fireworks – the Space Foundation has given both the AdAmAn Club and El Paso Search and Rescue a dozen Survive Outdoors Longer (SOL) Emergency Bivvy…
Space Foundation Applauds Passage of Modernization of Space-Related Export Laws
UPDATE: The Space Foundation applauds passage of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes language that significantly modernizes space-related provisions within the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) law, paving the way for the United States to become more competitive in the global space arena. “For years, we have watched the U.S. lose…
Joyful Holidays and Happy New Year
The Space Foundation team extends warmest wishes for a happy and safe holiday season. Space Foundation offices will be closed for holiday break beginning Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, reopening Jan. 2, 2013. Media can reach us during the holiday break – and at any other time – at [email protected]. Our holiday card artwork is by Space Foundation…
Space Foundation Applauds House Passage of Modernization of Space-Related Export Laws
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 21, 2012) – The Space Foundation, an independent non-profit space advocacy organization, applauds yesterday’s House of Representatives passage of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes language that significantly modernizes space-related language provisions within the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) law, paving the way for the United States…
Space Foundation Urges Passage of Modernization of Space-Related Export Laws
The Space Foundation applauds today’s inclusion within the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act of language that significantly modernizes space-related provisions within the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) law. The Space Foundation believes these important changes can pave the way for the United States to regain lost ground and become more competitive in the…
Additional PIONEERING Media Coverage
The media continues to talk about the Space Foundation’s report, PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space. Read these clips: Forbes.comAVIATION WEEK Watch posts here for additional coverage. Send your comments to [email protected].
Aerojet Announces Maintenance, Repair and Operations Management Agreement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today the recent signing of a multi-year master agreement with Storeroom Solutions, Inc. (SSI) to deploy a flexible, integrated supply chain service model for all maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) material requirements across the enterprise. This alliance will unify all operating site…
Space Foundation Names Wireless Remote Switch as Certified Space Technology™
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 13, 2012) – The Space Foundation announces its newest Space Certification Partner, PulseSwitch Systems, LC, of Norfolk, Va., which is recognized for its licensed product, a batteryless, wireless remote switch marketed under the name Lightning Switch®. The switch uses NASA-developed Thunder® technology to self-power a radio frequency transmitter, sending an ID-encoded…
29th National Space Symposium Features Space Warfighters Luncheon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2012) – The annual Space Warfighters Luncheon celebrates the men and women who serve in the military around the world and highlights the role space assets play in providing security and solutions for keeping troops safe, informed and effective. The luncheon will be held April 9, at The Broadmoor Hotel…
Aerojet Technology Supported Today’s Launch of the U.S. Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced that its rockets and thrusters were instrumental in today’s launch of the U.S. Air Force’s orbital test vehicle. The orbital test vehicle was launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. Eight Aerojet retro rockets also assisted with the Atlas…