Space Foundation News & Media
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 13: Transatlantic Space Activities
In this thought-provoking episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn sits down with Dr. Ken Davidian, a space industry veteran with over 40 years of experience across NASA, the FAA, and academia, to explore transatlantic space activities and the evolving dynamics between the U.S. and European space markets. Key Highlights Include: Bridging Transatlantic Space…
Polaris Dawn Mission Selected to Receive 2025 John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 28, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that it has selected the Polaris Dawn Mission Team as the recipient of the 2025 John L. “Jack” Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration. Polaris Dawn, the first…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 15: Bridging the Gap – Improving Frameworks for International Business Engagement
In this insightful episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn sits down with Rose Croshier, an international relations specialist within the Office of Space Commerce, to explore strategies for fostering international business engagement in the rapidly evolving global space economy. With her expertise in bridging gaps between governments and industries, Croshier shares frameworks and…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 23: Space as an Economic Force Multiplier: Building a Vibrant Ecosystem
In this dynamic episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn engages with Kevin O’Connell, a leading authority on space commerce and the global space economy, to discuss the rapid acceleration and diversification of the space domain. O’Connell, a former director of the Office of Space Commerce and CEO of Space Economy Rising, shares insights…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on January 24, 2025
This Week in Washington Janet Petro has been appointed to serve as Acting NASA Administrator Troy Meink has been appointed to serve as Secretary of the Air Force. Finland has become the 53rd Artemis Accords signatory. United States Space Policy Updates The Senate Commerce Committee (SCC) voted unanimously to advance Sean Duffy, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 12: “Celebrating 50 Years of GPS”
In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, celebrates the 50th anniversary of GPS with Lisa Dyer, Executive Director of the GPS Innovation Alliance. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of public policy, national security, and technology, Lisa provides…
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 22: Shaping the Future: Space Mobility and the Commercial Space Revolution
In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, hosts Kevin Lausten, President of Morpheus Space, to explore the transformative role of space mobility in the rapidly evolving commercial space industry. With 23 years of industry expertise, Kevin shares insights into how private…
The Space Report 2024 Q4 Shows Record Annual Launches, Strong H2 Market Performance, and Growing Demand for Tracking and Removal of Orbital Debris
Orbital launch attempts increase 16%; spacecraft mass to orbit grows 40% Public space companies outperform benchmark indexes with strong H2 S. Department of Commerce trials new TraCSS space-tracking system COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 21, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, released…
Space Foundation and Starburst to Host Second Annual Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 15, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute and global aerospace and defense innovation catalyst Starburst are partnering for the second year to host the “Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition.” This initiative…
Dr. Kathryn Sullivan Honored With 2025 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 14, 2025 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced that Dr. Kathryn Sullivan has been selected as the 2025 recipient of its highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Named in honor of Space…