Space Foundation News & Media
Space Technology Makes Us the Envy of the Universe
Space exploration and development have produced remarkable products that make life on Earth better, safer, more eco-friendly, healthier and more fun. Healthcare, communications, travel and entertainment; all benefit directly from technology originally developed or improved for space exploration. Technologies developed to get us “out there” come home to make life better right here on Earth and…
Rocky Mountain Tracking Offering Free Holiday Shipping
FORT COLLINS, Colo., (Dec. 10, 2010) – Rocky Mountain Tracking has a special holiday gift in store for customers who purchase a minimum of $100 of RMT products. From now until December 25th, receive free ground shipping on all U.S. orders by entering the discount shopping code: FreeShip. This discount also applies to orders that…
Space Foundation Congratulates SpaceX on Launch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2010) — The Space Foundation congratulates SpaceX on becoming the first commercial company in history to re-enter a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit. “SpaceX has a bold and aggressive vision for cost-effective, reliable commercial space transportation — and it’s certainly exciting watching them deliver,” said Space Foundation Chief Executive Office Elliot…
Space Foundation Updates NASA Budget Comparison
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2010) — The Space Foundation has prepared a report that provides an overview and comparison of NASA budget proposals. The first section compares funding levels provided by each. The analysis then looks in detail at similarities and differences within Exploration and Space Operations. Each successive update of this document adds or changes data to reflect…
SpaceX's Dragon Spacecraft Re-Enters Successfully
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2010) – Today, SpaceX became the first commercial company in history to re-enter a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit. SpaceX launched its Dragon spacecraft into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket at 10:43 a.m. EST from Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Station at Cape Canaveral. The Dragon spacecraft…
Craig Barrett, Retired Intel CEO/Chairman, to Address 27th National Space Symposium Corporate Partnership Dinner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 7, 2010) — Education advocate and retired Intel Chief Executive Officer/Chairman Craig R. Barrett, Ph.D., will speak about the crisis in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and potential solutions at the 27th National Space Symposium Corporate Partnership Dinner, April 12, 2011, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo.…
Cisco’s Space Router to Transform Satellite Communications: Company Debuts First VoIP Call From Space
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2010) – Cisco today announced the results of the latest Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) testing, marking the first-ever software upgrade of an Internet Protocol (IP) router aboard a commercial satellite while in orbit. In addition, Cisco completed the industry’s first Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call made without the…
Certification Partner Eagle Shield Strikes Green Deal
Space Certification Program partner Eagle Shield has formed a partnership with Hüper Optik® USA, inventor of environmentally friendly multi-layered nano-ceramic window films. Eagle Shield, Inc., is a leader in energy conservation and renewable energy solutions for home and business. Its Radiant Barrier Reflective Insulation is the only insulation recognized by the Space Foundation as a Certified Space Technology(TM).…
SpaceX to Webcast Static Fire on Friday
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2010) – On Friday, Dec. 3, SpaceX will webcast its static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket engines at www.spacex.com. The webcast will begin at 11:00 a.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT, with the actual static fire targeted for noon ET/10:00 a.m. PT. This first stage firing is part of a full…
Aerojet Propulsion Raises Japan’s First Quasi-Zenith Satellite MICHIBIKI
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2010) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, congratulates Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the successful launch of the Michibiki satellite aboard the H-2A launch vehicle out of the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Michibiki, which means “guiding light” or “showing the way,” is the…