Space Foundation News & Media
Vautrinot Calls for Defense as Offense
Cyber 1.2 featured speaker Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, USAF, commander, 24 Air Force, began her April 16 talk by recognizing high school students participating in the CyberPatriot competition and welcoming international participants in the audience. She outlined the Air Force Space Command vision: global access, persistence and awareness for the 21st century. Vautrinot said there is no unique…
Cyber Industry Dialog I Panel
At April 16’s Cyber 1.2 event, the Cyber Industry Dialog I Panel took on cyberspace issues. Panel members included: Moderator Col. Ed O. Rios, USAF, Ret., president and chief executive officer, CyberSpace Operations Consulting, LLC Lt. Gen. Charles E. Croom, Jr., USAF, Ret., vice president – cyber security solutions, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services Steve K. Hawkins,…
Repko Stresses Mix
The second speaker of the Cyber 1.2 event was Riley Repko, president and chief executive officer of Trusted Cyber Solutions, LLC. He prefaced his talk by saying that cyber attacks are both a threat to networks and information and a threat to physical systems. In order to address the dynamic threat environment, he said, more speed and…
Basla Talks About AFNet, Risk-Mitigation Strategies
As the first featured speaker of the April 16 Cyber 1.2 event, which preceded the 28th National Space Symposium, Lt. Gen. Michael J. Basla, USAF, vice commander, Air Force Space Command, focused on the development of the Air Force Network (AFNet), as well as risk mitigating strategies for cyber operations. Basla began by asserting that cyberspace is part of…
The SI Names Retired Air Force General Tom Sheridan to Lead National Security Space Business
CHANTILLY, Va. (April 16, 2012) – The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) has named retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John T. “Tom” Sheridan as vice president of its National Security Space line of business. General Sheridan retired in August 2011 as the Commander, Space and Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Command, Los Angeles Air…
Thuraya to Participate in 28th National Space Symposium in US
Abu Dhabi (April 16, 2012) – Thuraya, the leading international mobile satellite operator will be a key participant at the premier US space policy and program forum, the 28th National Space Symposium. A delegation led by Thuraya’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samer Halawi will be representing the Company that has market leadership in mobile satellite…
Saving Hubble Screening Offered
Saving Hubble, a new independent documentary feature film that tells the story of America’s fight to save the Hubble Space Telescope from an untimely death in 2004, will be screened for participants of the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium at noon on April 17 in the Broadmoor Theater at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado…
Astronauts’ Stories Inspire Students to Reach for the Stars
On April 13, the Space Foundation brought three astronauts to Colorado Springs to inspire students’ interest in space, as well as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. The local “Audience with an Astronaut” program, part of the Space Foundation’s national education program, gives school children the opportunity to hear inspirational stories about the experience…
28th National Space Symposium and Cyber 1.2 Online Registration is Available Until Noon Today
Online registration for the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium and Cyber 1.2 events will close at noon Mountain Time today, April 13. Until then, secure online registration is available at www.nationalspacesymposium.org/register, which includes a live chat tab for customer service questions. Onsite registration and registrant check-in will open at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April…
Northrop Grumman Highlights Capabilities for Leading Next Generation into Space at 28th National Space Symposium
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (April 13, 2012) – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is leading the next generation into space with strategic products and systems it will highlight throughout the 28th National Space Symposium (NSS) in Colorado Springs April 16-19 at exhibit #600. “We are featuring innovative missions of all sizes and showcasing a group of…