Space Foundation News & Media
Space Foundation a Hit at Festival of Lights Parade
The Space Foundation’s inaugural float in the Dec. 1 Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade was a big hit with the holiday crowd – estimated to be more than 50,000 people – and was named winner of the “Rudolph Award, Best Lighting on a Float” by parade organizers. The float design gave a unique twist to…
Jan. 18 is Deadline to Enter Space Foundation International Student Art Contest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 29, 2012) – Teachers, inspire your students’ imaginations with the wonders of space travel while giving them the opportunity to be part of the Space Foundation International Student Art Contest. This annual contest is open to students from around the world in PreK-12th grade (or the equivalent outside the U.S.). The…
Space Foundation Lowers Active Military/Government Rate for 29th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 27, 2012) – The Space Foundation has adjusted its rate for active duty military and government personnel who register for the 29th National Space Symposium, lowering the cost to 2010 pricing. The government/military rate for the four-day Symposium is now $790. “We reduced the rate for active duty military and government…
Apply by Dec. 14 to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2013 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This will be the 10th year of this prestigious, nationally recognized program that provides an honored few educators numerous benefits and privileges, helps strengthen their teaching skills, builds resumes and influences education at a national level. Applications will be accepted until…
Happy Thanksgiving from the Space Foundation
The Space Foundation’s offices and Visitors Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from mid-day Nov. 21 until Monday morning, Nov. 26. We wish everyone – including the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), seen here describing Thanksgiving in space – a happy and healthy holiday. And, in the true spirit of Thanksgiving,…
GMV Named to World's “Top 50” Space Manufacturing and Service Companies
ROCKVILLE, MD. (Nov. 20, 2012) – GMV (www.gmv.com), a multinational technology company with U.S. Headquarters in Rockville, Md. (www.usa.gmv.com) and the world’s leading supplier of ground control systems for commercial satellites, has been named to Space News‘ “Top 50 List” of the world’s largest space manufacturing and service companies. This is the third year GMV…
Aerojet Announces Arrow Electronics Agreement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today the signing of a multi-year master agreement with Arrow Electronics. The agreement covers procurement of approximately 65 percent of Aerojet’s electronic component requirements. Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic…
Paragon Space Development Corporation® is Now a Space Foundation Certification Program Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2012) – Paragon Space Development Corporation® is now a Space Foundation Space Certification Program Partner and has been authorized to carry the Certified Space Technology™ seal. It is being recognized for its Modular Air Revitalization System (MARS). Designed to be used by astronauts in the hazardous environment of space, the…
Thuraya Launches Industry Leading Mobile Broadcast Solutions for Media Sector
DUBAI (Nov. 15, 2012) – Thuraya Telecommunications Company today announced the certification of a suite of industry leading Solutions further enhancing its offer for the Media and Broadcast industry. At the heart of Thuraya MediaComms is Thuraya IP, which is the world’s most compact satellite data modem, which is now fully compatible with the media…
Freer Logic BodyWave Device Provides Control
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2012) – Controlling apps on your iPhone or Android via mind alone is now possible. Freer Logic’s BodyWave® device provides control of apps on iPhone, Android, or PC via the ebb and flow of brain activity. A small wristband controls the apps and makes BodyWave truly unique. No intrusive or silly…