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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…
Air Force Chief Scientist Addresses Space Foundation Correspondent's Group
The Space Foundation’s Washington, D.C., office hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group (SFCG) meeting on March 5, 2008. Air Force Chief Scientist Dr. Mark Lewis, the featured speaker, addressed reporters representing national, trade, and wire services. Lewis is charged with looking at the total spectrum of science and technology across the United States Air Force.…
Media Advisory: Schedule of Media Opportunities at 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 2, 2008) — *** Note to editors, a detailed schedule of media opportunities throughout the 24th National Space Symposium follows. All events take place at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, April 7-10, 2008. Media Opportunities: Tuesday, April 8: 8:15 — 8:45 a.m. — Teacher Liaison Recognition Ceremony. Golf Club. 8:45…
Media Advisory: Space Foundation Release of The Space Report 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 1, 2008) — Accredited media are invited to cover the release of The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity at two media briefings, at and by teleconference from the 24th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. WHAT: Produced by the Space Foundation’s Research & Analysis division,…
Media Opportunities at 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 31, 2008) — Accredited media are invited to attend and report from the 24th National Space Symposium. Who: The 24th National Space Symposium will attract more than 7,500 participants including senior executive leadership from NASA, NOAA, and other civil space and government agencies; the commercial space and satellite broadcasting industry; the…
“Cosmonauts and Cosmo-NOTs” Presentation at 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 28, 2008) — Noted space consultant and author, James Oberg, will be presenting “Cosmonauts and Cosmo-NOTs – the history of Soviet space photographic forgeries and the lessons for the future” in the Broadmoor Theater at the 24th National Space Symposium. This presentation is scheduled for 5:15pm Wednesday, April 9. The symposium…
Climate Change and National Security Panel Featured at 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 28, 2008) — As we become more aware of Earth’s changing climate, we realize the importance of monitoring and understanding the wide-reaching consequences. A featured panel at the 24th National Space Symposium, “Climate Change, Space, and Implications for National Security” will look at a range of climate change related issues. This…
24th National Space Symposium off to a Swing’n Start with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 26, 2008) — The Opening Ceremony of the 24th National Space Symposium will feature entertainment by the jazz, blues, and swing group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD). The Opening Ceremony, co-sponsored by Untied Space Alliance, which kicks off the premier annual gathering of the global space industry, also includes the presentation…
Congressional Leaders to Participate in 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 26, 2008) — The 24th National Space Symposium will see participation by several members of Congress, including Senator Wayne Allard, Congressman Mark Udall, and Congresswoman Heather Wilson. Allard and Udall will both give featured speeches. Wilson will make remarks at a luncheon in honor of Congressional Members and Staff Delegations. All…