Space Foundation News & Media
Missile Defense Agency Head Addresses Space Power Caucus
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 25, 2007) — On May 24th the Space Foundation and NDIA hosted a Congressional Space Power Caucus Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Lt Gen Henry “Trey” Obering III (USAF), Director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), was the featured speaker. Lt Gen Obering gave an overview of MDA programs, touching on a…
Axiom Worldwide Joins Certified Space Technology Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 17, 2007) — The Space Foundation announced that Axiom Worldwide is a sublicense partner with X-1R lubricants, a Lifetime Certified Space Technology. Axiom Worldwide, headquartered in Tampa, Fla., is a medical technology company that creates non-surgical therapeutic equipment for healthcare providers to improve the quality of patient’s lives. “The Space Foundation…
2007 Flight of Teacher Liaisons Inducted
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 2, 2007) — Today the Space Foundation announced the selection of the 2007 Flight of Teacher Liaisons. This year’s flight consists of 29 individuals from across the country including traditional and non-traditional educators from public and private schools and the aerospace industry. The highly-regarded Teacher Liaison program, now in its fourth…
Significant Congressional Participation at the 23rd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 28, 2007) — The 23rd National Space Symposium – the space industry’s premier conference – will have a significant level of Congressional participation. Two Members of Congress with interests in the space industry will provide featured remarks, and a”Congressional Staff Roundtable” consisting of senior professional space staff will provide key insight…
Space Foundation Announces Frontier as Official Airline of 23rd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2007) — The Space Foundation announced today that Frontier Airlines is the Official Airline of the 23rd National Space Symposium. As the Official Airline, Denver, Colo., based Frontier Airlines will provide discounted transportation to attendees into Denver International Airport. The 23rd National Space Symposium is the premier annual space industry…
Space Foundation CEO: FY2008 Budget Proposal Inadequate to Assure Continued U.S. Leadership in Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2007) — Following today’s release of the President’s FY2008 Budget, Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham said, `Given the many demands upon the U.S. federal budget, most notably for war costs, entitlement programs, and homeland security, it is admirable that the administration’s proposed FY2008 budget preserves…
Space Foundation acquires historic space artifacts for display
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2007) — Today the Space Foundation announced the acquisition of several historic space artifacts. The artifacts are to be added to the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. The highest honor bestowed by the Space Foundation, the Hill Award recognizes individuals who have fundamentally altered the course of…
Space Foundation honors Bigelow Aerospace with Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 25, 2007) — The Space Foundation announced today that Bigelow Aerospace is the 2007 recipient of its Space Achievement Award. The award will be presented Monday, April 9 during the opening ceremony of the 23rd National Space Symposium, the premier annual space industry conference, scheduled for April 9-12, 2007, at The…
Space Foundation names Kendra S. Horn manager of communication and media relations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 24, 2007) — Today the Space Foundation named Kendra S. Horn manager of communication and media relations, effective Feb. 1. From its headquarters in Colorado Springs, Horn will lead the Space Foundation’s internal and external communications efforts in advancing civil, commercial and national security space and the Foundation’s education activities. Additionally,…
Space Foundation honors the California Institute of Technology with Jack Swigert Award for Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2007) — Today the Space Foundation announced the 2007 recipient of the Jack Swigert Award for Space Exploration. The astronomical observatories, scientists, researchers, and students of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) will be honored with the award Monday, April 9 in Colorado Springs during the Opening Ceremony of the…