Space Foundation News & Media
Themis Granted Certified Technology Status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 15, 2011) — The Space Foundation has designated hyperspectral imaging systems by Themis Vision Systems as a Certified Space Technology(TM). Used in a space exploration support role, hyperspectral sensors capture reflected energy from observed objects, which is then analyzed to identify attributes not otherwise visible. Working with NASA, Themis Vision Systems…
Aerojet Earns Energy Efficiency Incentives for its Ultraviolet Technology Project
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 15, 2011) — Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, today was recognized by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) for the company’s installation of a more energy-efficient ultraviolet (UV) treatment system in one of its environmental groundwater remediation facilities. Existing equipment was projected to consume 270kW of power to treat the design flow…
Intelsat Picks MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. for Satellite Servicing
Luxembourg and Vancouver, BC (March 15, 2011) – Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (“MDA”) for the servicing of Intelsat’s on-orbit satellites via a space-based service vehicle to be provided by MDA. The innovative technology has…
27th National Space Symposium Offers Special Events for “New Generation” Space Professionals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 14, 2011) — The Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium will feature almost a full week of events targeted to a new generation of space professionals, kicking off on Monday, April 11, with the popular “speed mentoring” new generation leadership exchange. The premier gathering of the global space community, the 27th…
Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum Courses Provide Classroom-Ready Lessons, Ideas for PreK-12 Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 11, 2011) — Teachers, sign up now to learn how to use space themes and concepts in the classroom and to earn professional development credit or even master’s degree credits. The Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum courses focus on national standards and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles. These…
Space Foundation to Induct Two Technologies into Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 10, 2011) — Two diverse technologies will be inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® next month during the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Commercial Earth-Imaging Satellites, which have broad-reaching applications for national security, logistics and disaster prevention and relief, and…
Attention Students: Here's Your Chance to Meet An Astronaut!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 8, 2011) — A new addition to the 27th National Space Symposium for 2011 is an art contest with the theme, “Human Space Travel in the Year 2020.” Grand prize and first place winners will be announced by former NASA astronaut Capt. Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., USN (Retired), on Wednesday, April…
“Emerging Markets and Applications” is Featured Panel at the 27th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 7, 2011) — The panel discussion “Emerging Markets and Applications” will add an exciting dimension to the 27th National Space Symposium by focusing on new commercial and non-traditional space markets. Presented by Euroconsult, the panel will be moderated by Susan Irwin, president of Euroconsult US, Inc., and comprises Robert T. Bigelow,…
Charles County (Md.) Public Schools Superintendent to Receive the 2011 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 3, 2011) — James E. Richmond, superintendent of Charles County Public Schools in Maryland (CCPS) has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation as the winner of the 2011 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Named for Mercury Astronaut…
Register for the 27th National Space Symposium by March 18 for Early Bird Savings
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 2, 2011) — Take advantage of Early Bird savings by registering now for the 27th National Space Symposium. Sign up by March 18 and save up to $200. Plus, add registration to the Cyber 1.1 conference for $50 in extra savings. Industry/Educator/Nonprofit/Contractor registrants who sign up now will pay only…