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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…
Report from Washington D.C.
After an intense month of legislative activity, Congress recessed in early October and members returned home to their districts and states for the run-up to the election. While most of the focus in Washington is on the presidential race, congressional races are also being watched closely as the balance of Democrats and Republicans in both…
"The Next Space Age" Begins March 30, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 30, 2008) — The Space Foundation announced “The Next Space Age” as the theme for the 25th National Space Symposium. Celebrating its silver anniversary, the National Space Symposium is the premier annual gathering of the global space community. The event will take place March 30 – April 2 at The Broadmoor…
Students See Their Future at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
Three hundred middle and high school students from the Omaha area recently had the opportunity to participate in Strategic Space and Defense 2008 during a special education and community outreach student program. The Space Foundation, along with the NASA Nebraska Space Grant, coordinated the program to inspire students in the areas of science, technology, engineering,…
Space Certification Program
Space Age Home Improvements Space Certification Program partner Solar Comfort Environmental Technologies recently completed the installation of Radiant Energy Barrier Window Coverings at the Space Foundation’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo. These eco-friendly thermal reflective window coverings are a Certified Space Technology. The radiant energy barriers are based on the NASA technology that helps keep…
The Report from Washington, D.C.
On Sept. 24, the Space Foundation, with the National Defense Industrial Association, hosted the last Congressional Space Power Caucus breakfast of 2008. The featured speaker was NASA administrator, Dr. Michael Griffin. He spoke about where he sees the Chinese space efforts headed, as well as the current and near-term state of the U.S. space program,…