Space Foundation News & Media
Space Foundation Participates in 51st Session of UNCOPUOS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 20, 2008) — The Space Foundation recently participated in the 51st Session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS). Steve Eisenhart, Space Foundation senior vice president, strategic communications, served as a private sector advisor to the U.S. delegation at the session in Vienna, Austria, from…
Space Business Forum: New York Hits the Market
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 17, 2008) — The inaugural Space Business Forum: New York will take place June 18, at the Hilton New York Hotel in New York City. Designed for Wall Street analysts, investment bankers, institutional advisors, and high-risk insurers Space Business Forum New York will enable meaningful dialogue with industry leaders about aerospace…
Nield Confirmed as Featured Speaker for Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 16, 2008) — George C. Nield, Ph.D., associate administrator, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. His presentation will take place at 3:30 p.m. on June 18. The inaugural Space Business Forum: New York is designed…
Educators Embark on Learning Adventure with Space Discovery Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 13, 2008) — The Space Foundation’s Space Discovery Institute is set to begin June 16. This engaging program is comprised of five intensive, week-long, graduate-level, in-residence courses in Colorado Springs, Colo. These interactive, hands-on courses utilize proven teaching strategies designed to provide educators with experience, knowledge, and content that is instantly…
Attenborough Confirmed as Featured Speaker for Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 11, 2008) — Mr. Stephen Attenborough, commercial director, Virgin Galactic will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. Attenborough will address Virgin Galactic’s commercial space activities. His presentation, entitled “Virgin Galactic – The Commercial Story,” will take place at 3:30 p.m. on June 18. The…
Space Sector Market Performance and Trends — Featured Discussion at Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 10, 2008) — Senior Wall Street analysts will discuss the performance and impact of space-related businesses in the overall market during a panel at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. “Sector Performance, Trends, and Expectations: Space, Aerospace, Defense, and Defense Electronics;” will address existing trends and areas of growth across…
Gilbrech Addresses Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 6, 2008) — The Space Foundation hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group (SFCG) event on June 4, 2008. NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems, Dr. Richard Gilbrech, addressed reporters representing national, trade, and wire services. Gilbrech is responsible for leading the development of the new spacecraft that will return U.S. astronauts…
Space Business Forum: New York to Address Government Space Acquisition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 3, 2008) — U.S. Government spending on space accounts for one-quarter of the $251 billion global space economy. Current and anticipated government spending on space will be the focus of a panel at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. “Government Acquisitions – Where Space Dollars are Flowing in Aerospace” will…
Space Certification Program News
Space Foundation Supports Axiom Worldwide and X-1R at Aerospace Medical Association Symposium Certified Space Technology partners Axiom Worldwide and X-1R Advanced Lubricants made a strong showing at the recent Aerospace Medical Association symposium in Boston, Mass. Space Foundation Space Technology Transfer Programs Director Kevin Cook attended in support of their efforts to bring the pain…
Report from Washington
May is a traditionally busy month in Washington, D.C., and this was no exception. The Space Foundation’s Washington, D.C., office was busy with a variety of events and activities, including briefings for decision-makers on The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. Other highlights include the second Congressional Space Power Caucus breakfast…