Space Foundation News & Media
"George" Finds a New Home at Swigert Aerospace Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 21, 2009) — The Space Foundation has loaned its authentic NASA spacesuit, nicknamed “George,” to Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs. The Academy, which opened Aug. 18, is a partnership between the Space Foundation and Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11). George, who also serves as the Space Foundation’s education…
Strategic Space Symposium AMERICOM Exhibit Center will Display the Latest Technologies
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 20, 2009) — Strategic Space Symposium participants will see the latest in space technology at the AMERICOM Exhibit Center, which will also serve as the networking hub during the Nov. 2 – 4 event at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. The majority of the exhibit space has already been…
Strategic Space Symposium to Feature Top Military Leaders
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2009) — Two speakers with major strategic responsibility for how the military uses space to support tactical operations have been added to the agenda for the Strategic Space Symposium Nov. 2 – 4, 2009, at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. Vice Adm. Robert B. Murrett, USN, (pictured) director…
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Opens
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2009) — A new aerospace-themed middle school created through a partnership between the Space Foundation and Colorado Springs (Colo.) School District 11 (D-11) opened Aug. 18 with more than 500 students, 42 teachers, and onsite support from the Space Foundation. The Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is named in honor of…
Strategic Space Symposium Adds Speakers to Impressive Roster
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 14, 2009) — More high-level military and industry speakers, panelists, and breakout session leaders have been added to the Strategic Space Symposium 2-4 Nov., 2009, at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. General Sessions: Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman will welcome attendees to Omaha. Lt. Gen. Francis H. Kearney, III, USA,…
International Space University Seeks Papers, Proposals to Ignite a Passion for Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2009) — The International Space University (ISU) has issued a call for papers for its upcoming symposium, The Public Face of Space, Feb. 16-18, 2010, in Strasbourg, France. The deadline for submitting a 300-word abstract is Oct. 2, 2009. For submission details, follow the link from ISU’s home page at…
Strategic Space Symposium Confirms Featured Speakers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2009) — An impressive slate of featured speakers has been confirmed for the Strategic Space Symposium, including: Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF, commander, U.S. Strategic Command; Vice Adm. Carl V. Mauney, USN, deputy commander, United States Strategic Command; Lt. Gen. Kevin Campbell, USA, commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense; Lt.…
Space Foundation Teacher Liaison is AFA Teacher of the Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2009) — It all started with an e-mail. Liz Dalzell doesn’t remember the details, or how the e-mail found its way to her, but it led her to enroll in her first Space Foundation Space Discovery Institute rocketry class in 2007. She liked it so much she enrolled in more…
Space Foundation Applauds NASA Confirmations
On July 15, Major General Charles Bolden, USMC (Ret.) was confirmed as the 12th NASA Administrator and Lori Garver was confirmed as NASA Deputy Administrator. Both began their new positions on July 17. “Charlie Bolden is an American hero who brings deep NASA knowledge and experience, and unsurpassed leadership skills to the key position of…
Dr. Peter Wegner Speaks at Space Power Lecture
Dr. Peter Wegner, director of the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) Office, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., addressed an audience of 62 government and industry leaders and Congressional members and their staffs at a Space Power Lecture Breakfast July 28 in Washington, D.C. The breakfast was jointly sponsored by the Space Foundation and the National Defense…