Space Foundation News & Media
KeyMaster recognized as a Certified Space Technology
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that KeyMaster X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology ™. KeyMaster Technologies, Inc., of Kennewick, Wash., developed the XRF analyzer to perform on-the-spot chemical analyses. NASA enhanced and used it on Space Shuttle Discovery to determine the composition of…
Space Foundation facilitates International Space Pavilion at Farnborough International Airshow
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 27, 2006) — The Space Foundation again has been instrumental in facilitating the second International Space Pavilion (ISP) at the Farnborough International Airshow 2006, set to be the biggest, most internationally attended aerospace event in the world. The ISP offers 1,100 square meters of exhibit space dedicated to the products, projects,…
Space Foundation announces Board of Directors Executive Committee
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 26, 2006) — The Board of Directors of the Space Foundation announced today election of new officers and directors of the corporation. The Honorable Robert S. Walker, chairman, Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates, was elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board. Congressman Walker had served a two-year…
Space technology helps students `Play Attention`
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 25, 2006) — The same technology that helps astronauts stay attentive in the cockpit now helps students and adults overcome attention, concentration and focus issues. The Space Foundation announced today that Play Attention from Unique Logic and Technology is recognized as a Certified Educational Product ™ for its feedback based educational…
Space Foundation accepting applications for Teacher Liaison program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 20, 2006) — The Space Foundation is accepting applications for its prestigious Teacher Liaison program. Applications are due to the Space Foundation by Feb. 24, 2006. Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons serve as an active link between the Space Foundation, NASA, and their school and school district. All kindergarten through 12th grade…
Space Foundation accepting applications for the Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 20, 2006) — Applications for the Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers are due to the Space Foundation by April 14, 2006. Eligible applicants include any credentialed teacher working with students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who is of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry, or who works exclusively or extensively with children of…
Only days remain to take advantage of early registration for the 22nd National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2006) — Conference attendees of the 22nd National Space Symposium can save up to $300 by registering on or before Jan. 20. The National Space Symposium, conducted by the Space Foundation, takes place April 3-6, 2006, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. More than 7,000 registrants, guests, speakers, exhibitors, and…
Space Foundation honors astronaut Buzz Aldrin with General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 12, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Jr., Colonel, USAF (Retired), is the 2006 recipient of its highest award – the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Aldrin will be honored at a special luncheon on Wednesday, April 5 in Colorado Springs during the…
Chiropractic care that is out of this world
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2006) — Spinal care technology developed for astronauts is now available for better chiropractic care. The Space Foundation announced today that the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA) has been awarded exclusive certification for the Insight Subluxation Station ™ as a Certified Space Technology ™. The Insight technology is a neurospinal screening…
Space Foundation conducts `Space in the Classroom` in Florida
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2005) — The Space Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in space endeavors and space education, is conducting a Space in the Classroom (SITC) educational program today for a select group of middle school students. Students from Jackson Middle School in Titusville are participating in the program,…