Space Foundation News & Media
NASA plant food technology improves lawn and garden care
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 17, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that ZeoPro ™ from ZeoponiX, Inc., is officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology. ZeoPro is a combination growth medium, fertilizer, and soil amendment that enhances plant growth because of its patented nutrient delivery system. One of its primary ingredients is a slow…
Gen Cartwright speech brings Strategic Space and Defense 2006 to a close
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 12, 2006) — Gen James E. Cartwright, USMC, commander, United States Strategic Command, was the featured closing speaker today at the Strategic Space and Defense 2006 conference held this week at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena in Omaha, Neb. The Space Foundation and Space Newspresent the conference each…
Space Foundation comment on the National Space Policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2006) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham issued the following statement in response to the release today of the National Space Policy: “The Space Foundation commends the President and Administration on the formulation of a comprehensive new space policy that clearly and correctly outlines why…
Students save Earth from asteroid in Space Foundation virtual lab
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2006) — This week the Space Foundation debuted `Asteroid Challenge, Target: Earth,` a virtual lab and video science education program featuring the real asteroid Apophis. Third grade students from Manitou Springs Elementary School in Colorado were the first class nationwide to participate in this interactive science program and use scientific…
Strategic Space and Defense 2006 draws top national security leaders to Omaha next week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 4, 2006) — The Space Foundation and Space Newspresent Strategic Space and Defense 2006 at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena Oct. 10-12, 2006. Organizers expect more than 2,000 people to participate in various aspects of the conference that addresses both the space-related and strategic missions of the United…
Washington, D.C., leaders come to Omaha for Strategic Space and Defense 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 28, 2006) — The participation at Strategic Space and Defense 2006 of two congressmen, congressional staff members, and national security space leaders will bring a strong Washington, D.C., presence to the conference. The Space Foundation and Space News present the conference October 10-12, 2006, at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center…
Grammy award-winning The Manhattan Transfer and The Omaha Symphony to open Strategic Space and Defense 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 26, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that GRAMMY award-winning group The Manhattan Transfer will perform with The Omaha Symphony Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the opening ceremony of Strategic Space and Defense 2006. The opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at Omaha’s new Holland Performing Arts Center. The Space Foundation…
Strategic Space and Defense 2006 features command chiefs to discuss the Global War on Terror
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 21, 2006) — Today the Space Foundation confirmed that Command Chiefs from the United States Air Force, Army, and Navy will be speaking on a featured panel at this year’s Strategic Space and Defense 2006 conference. The Space Foundation and Space News present the conference October 10-12, 2006, at the Qwest…
Key congressional staff members share insight at Strategic Space and Defense 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 18, 2006) — Today the Space Foundation announced the addition of a special-focus panel to the agenda for Strategic Space and Defense 2006. The Space Foundation and Space News present the conference October 10-12, 2006, at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena. `Operational Impact Programs, Budgets and Capitol Hill`…
Leader in Indian Air Force to speak at Strategic Space and Defense 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 12, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Air Vice Marshal (AVM) DN Ganesh, chairman of the Steering Group for Exploitation of Aerospace, Indian Air Force, will be a featured speaker at Strategic Space and Defense 2006. He will address conference attendees Thursday, Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. The Space…