Space Foundation News & Media
The Space Foundation Welcomes Four New Corporate Members
The Space Foundation recently welcomed new Corporate Partners Scitor Corporation and United Launch Alliance, as well as new Corporate Patrons Near Earth, LLC and The MITRE Corporation. Founded in 1979, Scitor Corporation provides engineering, financial, management, and related services to its corporate customers. These services include acquisition and life cycle management support, business process improvement,…
Sixth Annual Space Career Fair Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsorship opportunities for the sixth annual Space Career Fair are still available for interested companies and organizations. The Space Career Fair, conducted in conjunction with the 24th National Space Symposium, annually attracts undergraduate and graduate science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business administration students as well as transitioning military personnel. More than 300 highly qualified applicants…
Space Certification Program Welcomes New Partner
The Space Foundation is pleased to welcome a new Certified Space Technology partner, GBS/KWIK Company, manufacturer and distributor of Heatshield-R20 Radiant Barrier Paint Mix. Heatshield-R20 uses hollow reflectospheres in a powder that can be mixed into virtually any paint to create a protective heat-blocking radiant barrier. Originally developed as a spray-on insulation to protect space…
Commander of Air Force Space Command Addresses Space Power Caucus
On February 27, the Space Foundation and the National Defense Industrial Association hosted the first Congressional Space Power Caucus Breakfast of 2008 in Washington, D.C. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command was the featured speaker. Kehler spoke about the increased understanding about the importance of space to the warfighter at all…
Report from Washington, D.C.
On February 27, the Space Foundation and the National Defense Industrial Association hosted the first Congressional Space Power Caucus breakfast of the year. The featured speaker, Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, addressed a number of issues including the importance of space to the warfighter and the major areas of focus…
Commander of Air Force Space Command Addresses Space Power Caucus
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 28, 2008) — On February 27, the Space Foundation and the National Defense Industrial Association hosted the first Congressional Space Power Caucus Breakfast of 2008 in Washington, D.C. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command was the featured speaker. Kehler spoke about the increased understanding about the importance…
Space Foundation Names 2008 Space Technology Hall of Fame Honorees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2008) — Three remarkable technologies have been selected for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® on its 20th anniversary, the Space Foundation announced today. ArterioVision software, ResQPOD non-invasive medical device, and Petroleum Remediation Product (PRP) were selected by a prestigious panel of judges as the 2008 inductees. The…
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson to Deliver Capstone Speech of 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 21, 2008) — By popular demand, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, one of the most highly sought-after public speakers in America, will return to deliver the capstone address of the 24th National Space Symposium during the 20th anniversary Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner. The symposium, the premier annual gathering of the…
Pulham Attends Air Force Civic Leaders Tour of Scott Air Force Base
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 20, 2008) — This week Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham is at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., participating in meetings, briefings, and exercises with the Air Force Civic Leaders group. In addition to taking part in classified and unclassified briefings on the global war on terror,…
Space Foundation Hosts 6th Annual Space Career Fair – April 10
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 14, 2008) — The Space Foundation will hold its sixth annual Space Career Fair on April 10, in conjunction with the 24th National Space Symposium. This event is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as transitioning military personnel. The symposium, the premier annual gathering of the global space community,…