Space Foundation News & Media
Space Foundation Partners with CSU – Pueblo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 24, 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 partnership with Colorado State University – Pueblo. CSU – Pueblo Colorado State University –…
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Students Study the International Space Station
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 19, 2010) — Sixth grade students at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs are taking a hands-on approach to math by creating a half-scale outline of the International Space Station (ISS) on their school softball field. The 250 sixth grade math students are studying scale in class and calculated…
"Absolutely Amazing" Launch Sends Space Shuttle Atlantis on its Final Voyage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 14, 2010) — A delegation of Space Foundation employees witnessed the May 14 launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis as it headed for the International Space Station (ISS) on its final mission. “I am speechless,” said Media Specialist Carol Hively, upon watching her first launch. It was “absolutely amazing,” according to…
Photos Capture Highlights of the 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 5, 2010) — A series of photo galleries now posted on the National Space Symposium website capture the highlights of this year’s premier gathering of the global space community. From the drama of the opening ceremony to the excitement of Leonard Nimoy’s comments at the closing Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner, the best of the Symposium…
Volunteers Valuable to Symposium
The National Space Symposium is the premier gathering of the global space industry and one reason it’s so special is the support and hard work of a team of 250 volunteers. These extraordinary people donated hours of their time to assist Symposium staff and attendees in various capacities, from helping with registration to staffing the…
Nimoy Media Briefing on YouTube
In addition to his appearance as the featured speaker at the Space Foundation’s Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner, actor Leonard Nimoy spoke with reporters at a media briefing during the 26th National Space Symposium. During the session, he chronicled his career, gave his views on President Obama’s proposed NASA budget and the planned retirement of the…
Teacher Liaison Forum Goes Live
Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons can now easily share information and ideas with each other – regardless of where they are located – through the new online Teacher Liaison Forum. The Forum is exclusive to members of the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Officer program, which provides training, materials, and support to extraordinary educators who effectively use space to educate and…
It's Not Too Early to Start Planning
As the National Space Symposium grows larger and more dynamic each year, the need for advance planning increases. The Exhibit Center for this year’s 26th National Space Symposium sold out months in advance – and for good reason; exhibitor benefits include: Networking for three-and-a-half days with key decision-makers and influential industry leaders Gaining visibility with aerospace, military…
Gates Announces Export Reform
On April 20, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced broad reforms to the U.S. export control system as recommended by President Barack Obama. In his speech, Secretary Gates laid out a blueprint for an export control system where “higher walls are placed around fewer, more critical items.” The administration is seeking a single export-control list,…
Senate Budget Proposal Includes $726M for Ares I
On April 21, Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND), chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, unveiled the Senate’s version of the 2011 budget with an added $726 million for continued testing of the Ares I rocket. If appropriated, NASA’s budget would be increased to $19.7 billion from $19 billion in the president’s FY2011 budget request. Senator Conrad…