Space Foundation News & Media
Oct. 31 is Deadline to Nominate for Three Distinguished Space Foundation Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 28, 2011) — The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for three Space Foundation annual awards in the categories of: space exploration; creating a positive public environment for space; and space achievement. The Space Foundation will award these honors at the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19, 2012,…
Apply Now to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2011) — 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 the 2012 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This will be the tenth year of…
Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., Named 2012 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award Honoree
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2011) — Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., USAF, Ret., former vice chief of staff of the Air Force will be presented with the Space Foundation’s highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, at a special luncheon sponsored by Raytheon on April 18, 2012, at the 28th National…
John Luddy Named Vice President of Aerojet's Washington, D.C., Office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2011) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE:GY) company, announced today that John Luddy has joined Aerojet to head the Washington, D.C., office. Since 2002, Mr. Luddy has served as President of Vector Solutions, LLC, providing business development, government relations and legislative advocacy services to top-tier industry and government clients in the national…
Iridium AxcessPoint, AxcessPoint Connect and AxcessPoint Mail & Web Now Commercially Available
MCLEAN, Va. (Oct. 24, 2011) — Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces the commercial availability of a complete suite of Iridium AxcessPoint products and services. The suite includes the Iridium AxcessPoint Wi-Fi hotspot accessory, the free Iridium AxcessPoint Mail & Web optimization software, and the Iridium AxcessPoint Connect downloadable application. “This innovative suite of Iridium AxcessPoint products…
Space Foundation Grants Certified Space Technology Status to Best Tech Brands' Synergyn Fuel Additives
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2011) — The Space Foundation has designated Best Tech Brands LLC’s Synergyn combustion enhancing fuel additive technology as a Certified Space Technology™. The Space Foundation’s Space Certification program recognizes products originally developed for space that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Certification allows Best Tech to display the…
ISU takes its Executive MBA to the Southern Hemisphere
Adelaide, Australia (Oct. 20, 2011) – The International Space University (ISU) in collaboration with the University of South Australia (UniSA), launches for the first time, a module of its Executive MBA (EMBA) in the Southern hemisphere. This prime module focusing on business and economy is coordinated by Mr Michael Davis, ISU faculty, founder of Adelta…
Thuraya Appoints Patrick Chenel as Chief Financial Officer
Abu Dhabi, UAE (Oct. 19, 2011) — Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the leading international mobile satellite services (MSS) operator has announced the appointment of Patrick Chenel as Chief Financial Officer. In addition to leading Thuraya’s financial management, planning and reporting functions, he will also be responsible for maintaining and developing the Company’s relationships with the relevant financial institutions…
Gen. Shelton Tours Space Foundation Headquarters
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 18, 2011) — Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, visited the new Space Foundation headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., this week. The building is undergoing renovation as the 45,715 square feet of space is adapted for Space Foundation growth. Shelton will be a featured presenter at the…
Oct. 31 is Deadline to Nominate for Three Distinguished Space Foundation Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 17, 2011) — The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for three Space Foundation annual awards in the categories of: space exploration; creating a positive public environment for space; and space achievement. The Space Foundation will award these honors at the 28th National Space Symposium, to be held April 16-19, 2012,…