Space Foundation News & Media
Strategic Space and Defense Sponsor Recognition
As we head to Omaha for another Strategic Space and Defense conference, we want to thank all of our corporate supporters and co-sponsors of the event. Analytical Graphics, Inc. Arrowhead Global Solutions ATK Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Booz Allen Hamilton Computer Sciences Corporation CSP Associates, Inc. Greater Omaha Economic…
Commander Delivers Closing Keynote
Strategic Space and Defense 2008 ended strong with the closing remarks of Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). The general thanked the Space Foundation and Space News, industry representatives, and international partners for the support they provide USSTRATCOM, and urged further international participation at the conference in future years. The commander’s…
Sponsor Recognitions for Strategic Space and Defense 2008
The Welcoming Reception and Exhibit Center Opening on 6 Oct., co-sponsored by the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, set the stage for attendees, exhibitors, and the men and women of U.S. Strategic Command to meet, mingle, and discuss their expectations for the days to follow at Strategic Space and Defense 2008. Chamber President and CEO…
Next Year at Strategic Space and Defense….
Strategic Space and Defense 2009 will be held 6-8 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena. For updates, visit www.StratSpace.org. If you have registration questions, please contact Erica Neal, customer service manager, at 719-576-8000, 800-691-4000, or [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns about exhibiting, please contact Rhonda Truett, trade show…
Space Foundation New Hires, Promotions, and Longevity Recognitions
The Space Foundation has named Mr. William Van Rensalier Parker as special adviser for international affairs. Parker will advise Foundation leadership on international matters and work on developing new relationships and opportunities with global companies and organizations. His broad experience in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Washington, D.C., brings a unique new capability to the Space…
Axiom Worldwide Reports Great Success at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
Axiom Worldwide, a Space Certification Program partner and Space Foundation corporate patron, designs and manufactures a range of healthcare products. Its flagship DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System™ relieves Lower Back Pain (LBP) which affects more than 150,000 active duty soldiers in the U.S. alone every year. Billions of dollars are spent annually on pharmaceuticals,…
Education Team Shares Inspiration of Space With Students
The Space Foundation’s education team recently participated in the Sally Ride Science Festival and the Competitiveness Crisis Council conference to help normally overlooked groups of students realize their dreams of careers in aerospace. The Sally Ride Science Festival aims to inspire girls aged 10-14 to think about careers in science. The first festival was held…
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,…