Space Foundation News & Media
Major Reviews Readied as Congress Takes Break
August is traditionally a very quiet time in Washington, D.C., when Congress goes out of session for the month to spend time in their home states to meet with constituents. Therefore, the various NASA and the Department of Defense spending bills are paused until Congress reconvenes. There are several space policy reviews that have been…
Russia will Invest Heavily in Aerospace
The following was reported in Russian newspaper, RIA Novosti, on Aug. 18: Despite the current economic crisis, the Russian government has allocated about 80 billion rubles ($2.5 billion) in 2009 for the development of the aerospace industry. According to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, “We are planning to continue investing heavily in these branches of…
Space Foundation Researcher to Present at IAC
Space Foundation’s Mariel John has been selected to present two papers at the 60th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), being held this October 12-16 in Daejeon, South Korea. Hosted by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the IAC is a well-established and well-respected conference that attracts an average of 1,500 participants each year, including members of the global…
The Space Report Recognized for Printing Excellence
The Space Report 2009: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity produced by the Space Foundation has won a prestigious printing award in a state-wide Florida competition. The glossy report on the state of the $257 billion space industry received an Award of Excellence in the environmentally sound materials category of the Printing Association of…
Space Foundation Participates in Library Program
The Space Foundation is playing a key role in the Colorado Springs’ Pikes Peak Library District’s All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) program, which encourages diverse groups of all ages to read and discuss the same books and explore relevant social issues related to themes in the APPR selection. The 2009 book selections, partially inspired by…
NASA Posts Vintage Space Foundation TV Spots
In the early 1980s, the Space Foundation created a series of public service announcements (PSAs) to inform people about the many tangible benefits of NASA’s space program. The television spots showed how the benefits reach all facets of everyday life, from advanced medical imaging to improved weather forecasting. The cast of supporters the Space Foundation found to…
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Opening Celebration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 1, 2009) — The festive Aug. 26 opening celebration for the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs featured special guest Virginia Swigert, sister of astronaut John L. “Jack” Swigert, for whom the school is named. Jack Swigert served on NASA’s Apollo 7 and Apollo 13 missions and died from bone…
Industry Speakers Confirmed for Strategic Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 26, 2009) — The first wave of industry speakers has been confirmed for the Strategic Space Symposium, jointly sponsored by USSTRATCOM and the Space Foundation Nov. 2 – 4 at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. Industry Perspective PanelHigh-level industry leaders will participate in the Industry Perspective panel on Nov.…
Volunteers Help Prepare Swigert Aerospace Academy for Grand Opening Celebration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 25, 2009) — Work continues at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in preparation for a grand opening celebration tomorrow. Landscapers from The Broadmoor Hotel (pictured) planted trees and bushes on the campus at 4220 East Pikes Peak Ave. The school opened on Aug. 18 with nearly 600 students enrolled. District 11,…
Space Foundation Discovery Institute to Provide Local and National Aerospace-Themed Education
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 24, 2009) — The Space Foundation is solidifying its position as one of the nation’s premier space-focused education providers with the establishment of the new Space Foundation Discovery Institute on the campus of Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation Discovery Institute will provide space- and aerospace-themed…