Space Foundation News & Media
Administration Announces Export Reforms
The Obama administration has announced changes to rules governing the export of sensitive military and other technologies, which will streamline export processes and free up U.S. space companies to compete more effectively in the global marketplace. The changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) come after a year-long review by departments of State,…
Space Technology Helps Pets Sleep; Snoozer Pet Beds with Outlast® Technology are now Available
A technology developed for use in space is helping pets sleep better on Earth. Snoozer Pet Beds with Outlast® technology are designed to maximize pet comfort by managing the bed’s heat, mositure and odors. Originally developed for NASA, Outlast® technology is a patented heat management technology that absorbs excess heat and stores it until there is…
Administration Announces Export Reforms
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 31, 2010) — The Obama administration has announced changes to rules governing the export of sensitive military and other technologies, which will streamline export processes and free up U.S. space companies to compete more effectively in the global marketplace. The changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) come after…
ISU Calls for Papers on ISS Extension
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 27, 2010) — The International Space University (ISU) has issued a call for papers for its 15th Annual International Symposium, which will be held Feb. 15-17, 2011, in Strasbourg, France. The topic is the extension of the International Space Station (ISS). The deadline for submitting an approximately 300-word abstract is Oct. 8,…
Space Foundation Wants to Know Your Space Hero
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 26, 2010) — Space Heroes can be found many places: in the movies, in comic books and graphic novels, on television and in real life. No matter who they are or where they come from, space heroes inspire others to learn and explore. The Space Foundation, an international non-profit organization engaged…
Globalization of Space Draws New Market Entrants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2010) — The new U.S. national space policy, released in June 2010, contains significant changes from the previous policy, released in 2006. One example is an expanded list of the ways in which the United States intends to engage in international cooperation on space-related projects, reflecting the increase in the…
Apply Now: Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award Recognizes Educators Who Use Technology to Inspire Students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2010) — Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2011 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space…
Aug. 31 is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for the Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 13, 2010) — Time is running out to submit a nomination for induction into the prestigious Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2011. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. The deadline is Tuesday, August 31, and…
You Can Still Vote
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2010) — There is still time to vote on your favorite Space Hero. It’s easy. There are no lists to choose from, no specific criteria, no rules … just give us a name and tell us why … click here to take the survey. Then, watch the Space Foundation website…
Space Helps Coloradans Find Free Beer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2010) — The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation has recognized the updated and revised 4th Edition Beer Drinker’s Guide to Colorado as a certified Space Imagination Product. The map integrates enhanced GPS-enabled measurements into the locations and chart data of fourteener* elevations and incorporates new Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) digital…