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The Space Foundation, in partnership with multiple corporate and nonprofit sponsors and supporters, hosted Space Jam 2008: A Night with the Stars, an educational reception at each political convention. With magnificent museums serving as backdrops, Space Jam 2008 featured interactive exhibits, stargazing with local astronomers, and discussions with former astronauts. Attendees had the opportunity to…
Space Foundation Announces Deeya Energy as New Certified Space Technology
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 2, 2008) — The Space Foundation announces Deeya Energy™ L-Cell™ technology as a recently added Certified Space Technology. The Space Certification program was created by the Space Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, to raise awareness and understanding about the significant and practical benefits of technologies originally developed for the space program…
Frontline View from Command Chiefs Featured Panel at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 27, 2008) — The command chiefs will once again bring their unique perspectives to the Strategic Space and Defense conference in an important panel discussion about the on-the-ground reality in the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other theaters around the globe, conference organizers confirmed today. The panel, “Frontline Views of the…
Omaha Defense Industry Exhibit Pavilion Open to Small and Minority Businesses at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 22, 2008) — Conference organizers announced today that the Strategic Space and Defense 2008 Exhibit Center will feature an Omaha Defense Industry Exhibit Pavilion for small and minority-owned businesses. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2008 is the global security conference for space and defense…
Additional Speakers Announced for Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2008) — Conference organizers announced the confirmation of additional featured speakers and panelists at Strategic Space and Defense 2008. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2008 is the global security conference for space and defense professionals. Featuring the foremost military, defense industry, and government…
Space Camp for Teachers — Video Shows Value of Teacher Education
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2008) — “Space Camp for Teachers” is a feature video highlighting the Space Foundation’s Space Discovery Institute courses in Charles County. In 2007, the Space Foundation began a partnership with the Charles County Public School system to make Space Discovery Institute classes available to their teachers. In 2008, the Space…
Congresswoman Tauscher Featured Speaker at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 11, 2008) — U.S. Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher (CA-10) will address Strategic Space and Defense 2008 at the Congressional Keynote Luncheon, conference organizers announced today. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2008 is the global security conference for space and defense professionals. Featuring the foremost military,…
Top Leaders to Present at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 5, 2008) — The top leaders of United States Strategic Command will participate in Strategic Space and Defense 2008. Confirmed speakers include Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF, commander, United States Strategic Command; Vice Adm. Carl V. Mauney, USN, deputy commander, United States Strategic Command; Maj. Gen. Carroll F. Pollett, USA, chief…
Successful Summer of Space and Science Education
It was an extraordinary summer of space and science education for the more than 225 educators from across the country who participated in the 2008 Space Discovery Institute. The nine courses this summer covered subjects including biological and physical research; kinesthetic astronomy principles; imagery and high tech science; earth systems science; and rocketry and the…
Report From Washington
On July 31, the Space Foundation, with the National Defense Industrial Association, hosted the third Congressional Space Power Caucus breakfast of 2008. The featured speaker was Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He addressed issues related to balancing quality and quantity in developing our space architecture, including deconfliction in…