Space Foundation News & Media
GMV Conducts Successful First Satellite Ground Systems Testing for Hubble Telescope Successor, World Space Observatory
ROCKVILLE, Md. (Feb. 16, 2010) – GMV (www.gmv.com), a private, multinational firm headquartered in Madrid with its North American headquarters in Rockville, Md., announces the successful first testing of the satellite ground segment of the World Space Observatory Ultraviolet mission (WSO-UV). An international project led by the Russian Space Agency, ROSCOSMOS, with the participation of Spain,…
Discount for the 26th National Space Symposium is Available Until March 12
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2010) — The premier gathering of the global space community, the 26th National Space Symposium is being held April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. This year’s event will include a new Cyber 1.0 Conference and greatly expanded programs for young, up-and-coming “new generation” space professionals. More…
Paul Weissenberg, Ph.D., to Provide European Perspective at 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 11, 2010) — As the premier gathering of the global space community, the 26th National Space Symposium will offer viewpoints on the “state of space” from space leaders from around the world. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Symposium, being held April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel…
Space Foundation Selects 31 Teacher Liaisons
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 10, 2010) — The Space Foundation has named 31 outstanding educators as its 2010 Flight of Teacher Liaisons in recognition of their active promotion of space and science education. Drawn from 28 different schools in 10 states and Puerto Rico, the new Teacher Liaisons will serve as advocates for space science…
Butler, James, and Webber to Discuss How Space and Cyberspace Connect and Complement Each Other
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 8, 2010) — Three experts in the cyberspace domain will bring the concept home to space professionals in a panel discussion, The Intersection of Space and Cyber, April 13 at the Space Foundation’s four-day 26th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Robert J. Butler, Lt. Gen.…
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs Speaks at Space Foundation Luncheon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2010) — Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs, Gary Payton, spoke Feb. 4 at a Space Foundation Correspondents Group gathering in Washington, D.C. At the meeting, he spoke to reporters about the new Air Force budget, including plans for space protection, operationally responsive space (ORS), and…
Super Early Bird Discount for the 26th National Space Symposium Ends Today
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 4, 2010) — Friday is the last day to take advantage of the Super Early Bird Discount for the 26th National Space Symposium. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event, the premier gathering of the global space community, being held April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in…
Space Foundation to Induct Eagle Eyes and Digital Fly-By-Wire Technologies into Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2010) — Lenses that protect human eyes from solar radiation and digital fly-by-wire technology that significantly improves the fuel efficiency, reliability, and cost of modern aircraft have been selected for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame®, which honors outstanding technologies developed for use in space that have been…
Space is Making Us Green
Satellites provide a wide perspective of Earth that cannot be replicated in any other way. Industries involved in energy, resources, and environmental management are benefiting from developments in satellite technology and services. The following is an edited excerpt from the Space Foundation’s The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity that demonstrates the…
Industry Group Issues Export Recommendations
The Coalition for Security and Competitiveness last month released its recommendations for modernizing U.S. export controls. The Space Foundation is among the 14 organizations participating in the effort to improve United States’ technological competitiveness by adopting new policies to govern U.S. export controls and new administrative regulations and procedures to streamline export licensing and compliance requirements.…