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Space Certification Program
Space Foundation announces the 2009 Space Technology Hall of Fame panel of judges The Space Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, established the Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 1988 to increase public awareness of the benefits resulting from space exploration programs and to encourage further innovation. Nominations for the Space Technology Hall of Fame are…
Space Foundation Education Programs Makes an Impact Across the Nation
The Space Foundation recently shared its education mission across the nation in two very unique ways. The first was at the Suburban School Superintendents’ conference at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Members of the organization represented 100 influential school districts in the United States. The Suburban School Superintendents’ group meets annually so superintendents…
The Space Foundation welcomes back SPACEHAB as a Corporate Partner
The Space Foundation is pleased to welcome SPACEHAB as a returning Corporate Partner. SPACEHAB is a commercial and entrepreneurial force in the space industry providing a full spectrum of products and services to both the government and private sectors. The company offers spacecraft pre-launch processing facilities and services, production of valuable commercial products in space,…
Report from Washington, D.C.
On Nov. 18, the Space Foundation hosted a Space Foundation Correspondents Group featuring Congressman C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger, United States House of Representatives who sits on the Appropriations Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence. Ruppersberger announced the results of a new satellite report he led as chairman of the Technical and Tactical Intelligence Subcommittee. …
The View From Here
At sea near the Hawaiian Islands and tending the aft sails of the historic Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a, I cannot help but be struck with a deep sense of how long people have looked up at the stars, charted their course by them, and set sail on voyages of exploration. By the time this edition…
Foundation CEO Inspires Future Leaders
On Oct. 21, Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham was the keynote speaker in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the National American Pacific Islander Leadership Institute (NAPALI). Each year NAPALI brings together a hand-picked group of young engineers, teachers, and executives of Pacific Island heritage for leadership training and mentoring. Pulham delivered remarks drawn…
Corporate Membership in 2009
The Space Foundation serves its corporate members by developing innovative programs and activities that can benefit the individual company as well as the industry in general. We work closely with our members in developing and promoting space awareness and educational initiatives that benefit everyone. Financial support, input, and subject expertise from our member companies help…
Upcoming Space Foundation Events
Mark your calendars for these events! 25th National Space Symposium, March 30 – April 2, 2009, in Colorado Springs, Colo. www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org Space Business Forum: New York, June 4, 2009, New York, N.Y. www.SpaceBusinessForum.com Strategic Space and Defense 2009, Oct. 6-8, 2009, in Omaha, Neb. www.StratSpace.org This article is part of Space Watch: November 2008 (Volume:…
Space Foundation Participates in STEMapalooza
The Space Foundation, along with more than 5,300 children, parents, and teachers, participated in the first STEMapalooza event held at the Colorado Convention Center from Oct. 24-25. STEMapalooza brings together members of the science community from across Colorado to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to excite students about science. The highlight of…
Space Technology Benefits Recognized Around the World
Wherever you go and whatever the local language happens to be, a common theme found around the world is that space technologies continue to benefit all of us here on Earth. A recent television story by Channel One – Russia underscores this truth. The story paid special attention to Space Certification Program partner Eagle Shield…