Space Foundation News & Media
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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,…
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Wins 2008 Jack Swigert Award for Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2008) — The Space Foundation will honor the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) with the 2008 John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration. This award honors the memory and enduring legacy of Apollo 13 astronaut and Colorado Congressman-elect Jack Swigert. The first international recipient of the Swigert award,…
Space Foundation Promotes Probert to Education Vice President
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 11, 2008) — The Space Foundation announced several promotions within the organization. Iain Probert was promoted to vice president, education. Mindy Carroll was named director, sales and corporate member services; Andrea Glassett was named director, human resources; and Kendra Horn was named director, media relations. As the face of the Space…
Allard and Ansari Featured Speakers at 24th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 7, 2008) — The Honorable Wayne Allard, U.S. Senate and Ms. Anousheh Ansari, chief executive officer and co-founder, Prodea Systems, have confirmed their participation as featured speakers at the Space Foundation’s 24th National Space Symposium. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command will deliver remarks at a dinner…
Space Foundation Recognizes Delaware North with Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2008) — The Space Foundation has selected Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts as the recipient of the 2008 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions toward increasing public awareness of and support for the exploration and development of space. Delaware North will receive the award…