Space Foundation News & Media
Space Foundation Congratulates SpaceX on Falcon 9 Launch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 4, 2010) — The Space Foundation congratulates SpaceX on today’s successful test launch of the Falcon 9 rocket. “This is an amazing accomplishment that signals a new era in space transportation,” said Space Foundation Chief Executive Office Elliot Pulham. “We have long predicted that commercial space flight would take off; it…
Space Foundation to Deliver Astronomy Courses for Seven Suburban Chicago School Districts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 2, 2010) — The Space Foundation, one of the nation’s top providers of space-related educational programs, will deliver a week of Space Across the Curriculum programming for teachers and students in the suburban Chicago Lyons Township Consortium, June 14-18. The Consortium includes: Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, LaGrange Highlands School…
Space Foundation Team Attends Atlantis Launch
A delegation of six Space Foundation team members witnessed the May 14 launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis as it headed for the International Space Station (ISS) on its last planned mission. But the launch had special meaning for one member of the group. “This was worth waiting 29 years for,” said Director – Information Technology…
Space Foundation Team Aims High
In keeping with the Space Foundation mission to “advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable, and propel humanity,” team members continuously work to improve their skills and professionalism. The following Space Foundation team members have recently received recognition: Erin Gorman, education assistant, has earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.…
The Space Report Available for Schools, Non-Profits
The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is a valuable and useful classroom and research tool. The 2010 edition is available for sale, as are a limited number of previous editions at reduced prices. For information, click here. Certain non-profit organizations, schools, and libraries may, however, qualify for donation of past editions as long as…
Everybody's Watching Space
Space is all over the news and poular media, from fascination with the Hubble Space Telescope to the drama of final months of the Space Shuttle program. For your enjoyment, here’s a look at some fun with space: Click here to see a unique time-lapse video of STS 131, condensing six weeks of launch preparation into a three-minute…
Space Foundation Opens AGI Space Missions Simulator
Thanks to a multi-million dollar donation from Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI) sixth graders at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs were able to complete their multi-curricular study of the International Space Station (ISS) in a state-of-the-art space missions simulator. The sixth graders programmed a simulation predicting when the ISS will be visible over Colorado Springs in June. “The students were absolutely amazed…
Certification Program Partner Plays Role Cleaning Gulf
Space Foundation Certified Supporting Partner UniRemInc (Universal Remediation Inc.) has been in the news lately for its role in oil cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. UniRemInc produces a “natural, beeswax-based oil eater,” and demand for its product has exceeded supply. The Pittsburgh-area company makes about 20 tons of the material a month, but wants to expand capacity…
Bennett Fights Ares Cancellation
On May 12, the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee held a hearing on the proposed FY 2011 Air Force budget. Sen. Robert Bennett (R-UT) continued to fight against President Barack Obama’s proposed plan to cancel the development of the Ares rocket. Sen. Bennett charged the Obama administration with failing to adequately engage the Department of Defense…
Moon-Walkers Voice Opposition to NASA Budget
The first and last Americans to walk on the Moon voiced their opposition to the president’s proposed plan for NASA’s exploration program at a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing May 12 on The Future of U.S. Human Space Flight. Witnesses included: Dr. John P. Holdren, director, Office of Science and Technology Policy Maj.…