Space Foundation News & Media
Commercial Acquisition Clarified
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report last month on the proposed Department of Defense (DoD) block buy acquisition strategy for Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELVs), recommending that the DoD “assess engine costs and mission assurance activities, reassess the length of the proposed block buy and consider how to address broader launch acquisition and…
Minibus Bill Includes NASA, NOAA Funding
The Senate has begun a debate on a “minibus” appropriations bill, H.R. 2112, that combines the bills for Agriculture, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Commerce-Justice-Science. The Commerce-Justice-Science bill includes funds for both NASA and NOAA. Although subject to numerous amendments, the package has not affected funding levels for NASA or NOAA space programs. The…
Traveling this Week?
Holiday travelers on American Airlines can learn more about the benefits of space technologies for those of us on Earth – and in the air. Space Foundation Director – Space Awareness Kevin Cook is featured in an interview on the airline’s Executive Report onboard broadcast. In the interview, Cook talks about two Space Foundation programs: Space…
Aerojet Selected to Complete Throttling Divert and Attitude Control System Development for the SM-3 Block IIA Missile
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2011) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that it has been competitively selected by Raytheon Missile Systems to complete the development of the Throttling Divert and Attitude Control System (TDACS) for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA program, an advanced version of the SM-3 now in development. The…
Obama Signs NASA Budget
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2011) — Despite a very contentious year between Congress and the White House, President Barack Obama has signed a spending bill that sets the 2012 budget for NASA, bringing to an end several years of operation under restrictive Continuing Resolutions that underfunded the agency. According to Space Foundation Vice President –…
Science, Industry Leaders will Serve as Judges for Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 17, 2011) — Seven high-profile international space leaders have been tapped by the Space Foundation to select technologies for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2012. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Award…
Author, Innovation Expert Mark Stevenson Headlines 2012 Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2011) — London-based author, comedian and innovation expert Mark Stevenson will headline the annual Space Technology Hall of Fame® dinner on April 19, 2012, at the 28th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Stevenson’s book, An Optimist’s Tour of the Future, has been called “a…
See a New Video on YouTube About The Space Store
To learn why The Space Store was recently named a Space Foundation Certified Imagination Partner, see a new video here. Based in Englewood, Colo., The Space Store offers a wide variety of space-related products ranging from books to memorabilia to exclusive replica spacesuits, as well as Space Foundation merchandise including Space Shuttle posters and postcards.…
NRO Director Bruce Carlson Slated for 28th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 7, 2011) — National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Director Bruce Carlson, will be a featured speaker at the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Presented by the Space Foundation, the 28th National Space Symposium brings together all sectors of space to…
Sister City Officials Tour Space Foundation Discovery Institute and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 4, 2011) — Colorado Springs’ sister city, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico, sent a delegation of city officials to visit Colorado Springs this week. Part of the tour included visiting the Space Foundation Discovery Institute and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, which share a campus on the east side of town. The Jack…