Space Foundation News & Media
Orionid Meteor Shower Lights Up Skies Around the World
Stargazers worldwide were treated to a real show during the third weekend of October when the Orionid meteor shower sent bits and pieces of Halley’s Comet falling down to Earth. The meteor shower peaked in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 21. For those who could not see the falling stars in person from…
What is it Like to Live on the ISS?
On the market: shared living space with six-month lease. No rent, but must work for room and board; no pets; weekends off (kind of); transportation provided; astronomical view. “What a deal! Where do I sign? Oh, did I mention there is an almost-four-year training program? Still, it would be my chance to live aboard the…
Index Performance: Third Quarter Rebounds After Second Quarter Losses
The third quarter of 2012 saw a broad market rebound from the losses in the second quarter. The Space Foundation Services Index led the way with a fast-paced 18 percent growth rate. Along with the Space Foundation Index, it outperformed the Space Foundation Infrastructure Index, the S&P 500 Index, and the NASDAQ Composite as can…
Watch for Space Foundation Election Tracking Report
The United States will hold elections this month for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 33 Senate seats and the office of the President. The Space Foundation will track the results of the election through our 2012 U.S. Election Tracking Report, which will list the results of the election for members who sit…
Asakawa Visits Space Foundation
Late last month, the Space Foundation hosted a visit and discussion at our world headquarters in Colorado Springs with Keiji Asakawa, general manager of the Space Tourism Department of Club Tourism International, Inc. Asakawa is an Accredited Space Agent for Virgin Galactic, representing the company for space tourists in Japan. Asakawa was in Colorado Springs…
Canadian Aerospace Summit Marks 50 Years in Space, Foreshadows Release of "Emerson Report"
The upcoming 2012 Canadian Aerospace Summit, themed Bold Steps for an Exceptional Future, will mark the 50th anniversary of Canada’s status as a spacefaring nation and will address the Canadian space community’s plans to enter a new era of increased dynamism and competitiveness. The event, which will be held Dec. 5-6 at the Ottawa Convention Centre in…
Space Foundation Visitors Center's First Saturday Opening is Tomorrow
The Space Foundation Visitors Center, including the Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On A Sphere® and the El Pomar Space Gallery are open to the public tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. – for the first time we have been open on a Saturday. Located at 4425 Arrowswest Dr. (at the intersection of Arrowswest…
Space Foundation Offers Scholarship for Florida Educators
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 30, 2012) – The Dr. Catherine Pedretty Space Scholarship for Teachers creates special professional development opportunities for educators currently teaching in the state of Florida, and especially for teachers at Dunedin High School in Dunedin, Fla. It provides a unique opportunity for the selected teacher to travel to Colorado Springs and…
Aerojet Vice President of Engineering Honored with Purdue’s Outstanding Mechanical Engineer Award
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its Vice President of Engineering, Marvin Young, will be receiving Purdue University’s Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (OME) Award at a banquet this Friday, Nov. 2. The prestigious OME award was established by Purdue in 1991 to honor alumni who have demonstrated…
Apply Now to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 29, 2012) – Educators, who effectively use space themes to inspire students and strengthen lesson plans, have a great opportunity for additional support from the nation’s premier space advocacy organization. The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2013 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This will be the 10th year of this…