Space Foundation News & Media
NASA Administrator Michael Griffin to speak at Florida Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 14, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Dr. Michael Griffin, administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, will speak at the opening luncheon of Florida Space 2005. Space professionals and those with interests in Florida will gather at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex November 15-17 for the conference. The…
Space Foundation comments on nomination of Shana Dale as NASA Deputy Administrator
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 13, 2005) — The Space Foundation issued the following statement in response to the White House announcement that Shane Dale has been nominated to serve as NASA Deputy Administrator. The statement should be attributed to Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham. “With the White House nomination of…
Space Foundation to host national educator's conference at Peterson Air Force Base
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 13, 2005) — The Space Foundation will host Space in the Classroom (SITC) on Friday, Sept. 16 at the Peterson Air Force Base Auditorium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The one-day conference is free and open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons, invited K-12 educators, and their classes. Col John L. Wilkinson, USAF,…
Strategic Space 2005 advance registration rate expires 2 Sept.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 30, 2005) — Participants attending Strategic Space 2005 can still save $145 off the industry registration rate if payment is received on or before 2 Sept. The conference is scheduled 4-6 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena and addresses both the space and space-enabled missions of United…
National recording artist Jeff Kashiwa to perform at Florida Space 2005 Opening Ceremony
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Aug. 29, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Jeff Kashiwa will open the inaugural Florida Space 2005 on Tuesday, November 15 with an exclusive performance in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Florida space professionals and those with interests in Florida will gather November 15-17 for the…
Grammy Award winning Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller to open Strategic Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 17, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that American Gramaphone artist Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller will return as the featured performers at the Opening Ceremony for Strategic Space 2005 on Tuesday, 4 October. The conference, which addresses both the space-related and strategic missions of United States Strategic Command, takes…
Clapper, Kehler to speak at Strategic Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 15, 2005) — The Space Foundation today confirmed that Lt Gen James R. Clapper, Jr., USAF (Retired), Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Lt Gen Robert Kehler, USAF Deputy Commander, United States Strategic Command will speak at Strategic Space 2005. The conference takes place 4-6 October at Omaha’s Qwest Convention Center and…
Space Foundation commends MRO launch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2005) — The Space Foundation today praised the successful launch of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as an important step in the Vision for Space Exploration. The Space Foundation congratulates NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Lockheed Martin Space Systems, and the entire MRO…
Space Foundation hails heroic shuttle mission, urges NASA to keep the dream alive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Aug. 9, 2005) — The Space Foundation today offered congratulations to Space Shuttle Discovery’s crew, NASA, and the entire shuttle team on a successful launch, mission, and landing. Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot James Kelly, and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi, Stephen Robinson, Andrew Thomas, Wendy Lawrence, and Charles Camarda returned safely to Earth early…
RockSim Software officially recognized as a Certified Space Educational Product
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 29, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that it has approved RockSim, model rocket design and simulation software from Apogee Components, as a Certified Space Educational Product. This certification indicates to educators and parents that RockSim can be used to stimulate and encourage a student’s interest in and knowledge about…