Space Foundation News & Media
Marquez, Panel Address U.S. Space Policy
On July 22, the Space Foundation and the Global Technology Institute held a discussion on the recently released U.S. Space Policy featuring keynote speaker Peter Marquez, director of space policy for the National Security Council. Marquez, who is responsible for development and oversight of the President’s space policies, said the administration is trying to maintain/re-focus…
Space Foundation Compares Space Funding Requests
The Space Foundation has prepared an overview of six current NASA budget proposals, including a comparison of funding levels provided by each. The analysis looks in detail at similarities and differences within the sections covering exploration and space operations for the following documents: Proposed House Authorization Bill Proposed Senate Authorization Bill Proposed House Appropriation Bill Proposed Senate…
The Space Report 2010 is the Definitive Overview of the Space Industry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2010) — The Space Report 2010: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, the Space Foundation’s definitive overview of the worldwide space industry, serves as a valuable resource for government and business leaders, educators, financial analysts, students, and space-related businesses. If you haven’t got a copy, order one today from www.TheSpaceReport.org. The 2010…
Give Me Your ATM Card, Your GPS Device, and Your Comfy Mattress
Editorial, from the August Issue of Space Watch: Why spend money on space in a tough economy? We hear that question all the time. And, we understand that every spending decision, whether it be by a government, a corporation, or an individual, should be carefully considered regardless of the state of the economy. At the Space Foundation, we believe there…
Space Foundation Event Addresses Space Policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 26, 2010) — On July 22, the Space Foundation and the Global Technology Institute held a discussion on the recently released U.S. Space Policy featuring keynote speaker Peter Marquez, director of space policy for the National Security Council. Marquez, who is responsible for development and oversight of the President’s space policies,…
Teachers Study the Geology of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2010) — The fascinating geology of the Colorado Springs region serves as an ideal field lab for this week’s Space Across the Curriculum class, “Earth Systems Science: Our Earth Revealed.” Classroom work at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute is combined with field trips to nearby Manitou Springs at the foot of…
Charles County Teachers Learn Rocketry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2010) — Teachers from Charles County (Md.) Public Schools are learning the principles of rocketry, as well as how to incorporate it across their curriculum, in this week’s Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum class, “Rocketry: Space History and the Future of Space Flight.” The 23 teachers in the class…
Space Foundation Delivers Educator Professional Development in Charles County, Md.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 21, 2010) — The Space Foundation is providing professional development to teachers in Charles County, Md., with three weeks of Space Across the Curriculum courses. This week, educators in the “Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base Construction” course are learning to incorporate science concepts and standards into one comprehensive classroom project. Participants in this class are learning…
Aug. 31 is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for the Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 20, 2010) — The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious 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. Nomination information, including online and downloadable nomination forms, is…
Today is 41st Anniversary of First Moon Walk
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 20, 2010) — Today marks the 41st anniversary of one of humankind’s greatest achievements. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two humans to set foot on the Moon while mission pilot Michael Collins waited to take them back home. When we celebrated…