Space Foundation News & Media
Neil deGrasse Tyson is Opening Keynote Speaker for 28th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2012) — Known for his enthusiastic, comprehensible and clever explanations of the mysteries of space, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D., is the dynamic opening speaker who will deliver the “Symposium Launch Keynote” address for the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs,…
AGI Adds Certified Educational Product Partner to its Space Foundation Space Certification Credentials
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 12, 2012) — The Space Foundation welcomes STK software by Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI), as its newest Certified Educational Product partner. Already a Certified Space Technology, STK has been added to the Certified Educational Product category in recognition of its use for student and teacher education programs at the AGI Space…
Aerojet Propulsion Adjusts Trajectory of NASA’s Mars-bound Spacecraft
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its hydrazine thrusters powered a critical in-flight maneuver for NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission. This important maneuver aligned the spacecraft’s trajectory with its landing target. On Jan. 11, 2012, eight small monopropellant hydrazine thrusters fired for nearly three hours…
28th National Space Symposium to Feature NASA Administrator
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 11, 2012) — Now, more than ever, the space industry’s leading decision makers want to hear from the head of the U.S. space program as he steers his organization through the critical months to come. The Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium, which runs April16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado…
Space Foundation Report: Department of Defense 2012 Space Programs Budget
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2012) — The Space Foundation tracked the Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for U.S. Department of Defense space programs through the legislative process. This document identifies U.S. Department of Defense space programs and their authorized and appropriated funding levels for FY 2012, as signed into law. In addition, the document…
Friday is the Last Day for the 28th National Space Symposium Super Early Bird Rate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2012) — Plan now to attend the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., and save money by registering by Friday. The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate with up to $500 in savings for industry attendees…
A Meeting of the Mega Minds at the 28th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 9, 2012) — The Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium will bring together the leading decision-makers from the global space community and, for one panel, some of the greatest scientific minds in the U.S. Moderated by Bill Nye the Science Guy®, who is both a popular media figure and a legitimate…
Space Art Contest Deadline is Approaching!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2012) — The Space Foundation invites student in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, or equivalent, throughout the world to enter original artwork depicting the theme “Space is Infinite — Explore!” for an opportunity to receive national recognition and to win prizes, and an invitation to attend an awards ceremony at the…
Just a few More Days for 28th National Space Symposium Super Early Bird Rate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 5, 2012) — Start the new year by planning now to attend the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation is offering a Super Early Bird rate with up to $500 in savings for industry attendees who register…
ISU‘s Southern Hemisphere Summer Space Program opens in Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia / Strasbourg, France (Jan. 5, 2012) – The International Space University (ISU), Strasbourg, France with the University of South Australia has joined forces again to bring world class space education to the southern hemisphere with a five-week intensive program set to launch on Monday 9 January 2012. The Opening Ceremony for the program…