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24th National Space Symposium Set for Blastoff!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 4, 2008) — The premier annual gathering of the global space community, the 24th National Space Symposium is set to begin next week. The symposium offers an outstanding program consisting of spectacular special events, prominent speakers, timely panels, and innovative education activities. This four day conference brings together more than 7,500…
Space Watch: April 2008 (Volume: 7, Issue: 4)
The View From Here The View From Here Spotlight Additional Speakers Confirm for 24th National Space Symposium The Space Report 2008 to be Released at 24th National Space Symposium Report from Headquarters Corporate Partnership Dinner Will Highlight Space Foundation Members Teacher Liaisons Play Variety of Roles at National Space Symposium Certification Partners Gather in Force…
The View From Here
As this issue of Space Watch goes to “press,” the global space community is just days away from convening the 24th National Space Symposium. And that means that about two weeks ago the Space Foundation began celebrating its Silver Anniversary. We’re 25 years young, and the view from here is that the current challenging political…
Additional Speakers Confirm for 24th National Space Symposium
Several noteworthy individuals have recently confirmed their participation as featured speakers and panelists for the 24th National Space Symposium. The newly confirmed speakers include Mr. Robert A. Bednarek, president & chief executive officer, SES New Skies; Ms. Evie Haskell, editor-in-chief, The BRIDGE Media Group; John M. Logsdon, Ph.D., director, Space Policy Institute and acting director,…
The Space Report 2008 to be Released at 24th National Space Symposium
The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity will be available starting Tuesday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m., for purchase during the 24th National Space Symposium and online at www.TheSpaceReport.org. The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is a comprehensive summary of the state of the space industry…
Corporate Partnership Dinner Will Highlight Space Foundation Members
The Space Foundation will honor its corporate member companies this month at the annual Corporate Partnership Dinner during the 24th National Space Symposium, on Tuesday, April 8, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Space Foundation Board Member, Alexis C. Livanos, Ph.D., corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman, Space Technology Sector, will serve as…
Teacher Liaisons Play Variety of Roles at National Space Symposium
Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons will be active in a variety of roles throughout the 24th National Space Symposium, from student tours to professional development workshops. The Space Foundation’s highly-regarded Teacher Liaison program, now in its fifth year, selects teachers who actively promote space and science education in the classroom and the community. Those chosen for…
Certification Partners Gather in Force at National Space Symposium
Leading Space Certification Program partners are bringing a new level of energy and interest to the 24th National Space Symposium. Gathering this year are the executives of companies including Advanced Flexible Materials, Axiom Worldwide, Chiropractic Leadership Alliance, Eagle Eyes Performance Eyewear, Eagle Shield Thermal Reflective Barriers, EcoQuest International, Outlast Phase Change Materials, and X-1R Performance…
Report from Washington, D.C.
The Space Foundation will release The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity in conjunction with the 24th National Space Symposium. This year’s edition, which covers primarily 2007 data, contains information on global space budgets and revenues, workforce issues, and a yearly summary and analysis of the Space Foundation Index. The early…
Space Foundation and APL Hold Space Weather Briefing
The Space Foundation and The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, hosted a briefing in Washington, D.C., for congressional staff on space weather and its impacts. Held on February 28, this briefing was part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of, knowledge about, and support for space-related issues. It featured presentations from a…