Space Foundation News & Media
Space Foundation Amazes Guests with Research Presentations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 16, 2010) — “Wow… “There really is a larger universe out there and bigger things than just what we focus on day-to-day. You really sparked my interest and imagination. Thanks for doing this.” That’s a comment from one of the attendees of a Space Foundation breakfast held yesterday in Washington, D.C.,…
Miller Discusses Deterrence, New Space Policy at Space Power Lecture
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 14, 2010) — The United States’ ever-increasing dependence on space and cyber capabilities in a highly “contested environment” was the main topic of discussion when Dr. James Miller, principal deputy under secretary of defense for policy, spoke to industry and government space leaders at a Space Power Lecture Breakfast this morning…
Teachers Use New AGI Space Missions Simulator at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 14, 2010) — Thanks to a multi-million dollar donation from Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI), teachers in this week’s Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum class were among the first to use the new AGI Space Missions Simulator at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs, Colo. AGI, headquartered in Exton, Pa., donated…
Space Foundation and RUSI to Sponsor UK/U.S. Space Policy Lecture During Farnborough International Airshow
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 13, 2010) — The U.S.-based Space Foundation and the UK-based Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) are co-sponsoring a lecture on July 22 at RUSI’s Whitehall headquarters in London offering ” Perspectives on the Military Use of Space.” The event is being held during the July 19-25…
This Week's Space Across the Curriculum Course Explores Space Technologies in the Classroom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 12, 2010) — Another Space Across the Curriculum, class started this week at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs. The 15 teachers enrolled will spend the week learning hands-on technology lessons to take back to their classrooms. The teacher professional development course, “Space Technologies in the Classroom: Imagery and High-Tech Science,”…
New Space Foundation Partnership with CSU – Pueblo Extends to Upward Bound Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 9, 2010) — Space Foundation education programs focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), helping to address serious gaps in U.S. science and math education and proficiency. Those efforts received a boost recently through a new Space Foundation partnership with Colorado State University – Pueblo. In addition to offering a…
Space Foundation Seeking Space Technology Hall of Fame® Nominations; August 31 is Deadline
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 7, 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…
Budget Dominates June Space Activity in D.C.
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) outlined key elements that will form the bipartisan foundation of his FY 2011 NASA funding authorization bill in a June 14 letter to Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. The letter said the bill will: Outline the logistics and support necessary to…
Forum Addresses Space Weather Issues
Politicians, civil servants, academics, and private industry came together in Washington, D.C., on June 8 to discuss space applications for weather prediction and management. Panelists at the 2010 Space Weather Forum addressed the challenge of transitioning satellites from conducting pure research to performing operations, advocating a structured approach rather than today’s ad hoc approach to transition. They highlighted…
Task Force Website Seeks Comments
The Task Force on Space Industry Workforce and Economic Development has launched an interactive website to encourage public comment on ways to promote economic growth and sustainability in Florida’s Space Coast region as it adapts to changes in America’s space program. According to NASA, the site offers “information about the work the administration is doing to…