Space Foundation News & Media
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…
Two days remain to receive Early Bird rate for Strategic Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 21, 2005) — Only two days remain to save $270 off the industry registration rate for Strategic Space 2005, scheduled 4-6 October at Omaha’s Qwest Convention Center and Arena. To receive the special Early Bird rate, payment must be received on or before 23 July. The Space Foundation and Space News…
Boeing supports space education for teachers at Space Foundation's Summer Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 20, 2005) — Demonstrating its commitment to education, teachers, and future generations, The Boeing Company has fully sponsored one of the Space Foundation’s Summer Institute programs. Boeing supported 40 teachers who participated in `Space Technologies in the Classroom,` in which they learned about the use and applications of satellites and the…
Microbial Check Valve(R) officially recognized as Certified Space Technology
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 7, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that the Microbial Check Valve(R)(MCV) technology from Water Security Corporation is officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology. This water purification technology was developed for NASA and has been used on all U.S. manned Space Shuttle missions. Water Security Corporation developed the MCV…
Space Foundation applauds Deep Impact success
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 4, 2005) — The Space Foundation applauds NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the entire Deep Impact team on its success today. In the early hours of July 4 Eastern Daylight Time, the Deep Impact spacecraft successfully collided with the comet Tempel 1. “It’s another big ‘hit’ for NASA,” said…
Cartwright, Lord to participate at Strategic Space 2005
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 30, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Gen James E. Cartwright, USMC, Commander, United States Strategic Command, and Gen Lance W. Lord, USAF, Commander, Air Force Space Command, will be featured speakers at Strategic Space 2005. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space 2005 takes place…
Nomination deadline approaches for 2006 Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 24, 2005) — Nominations are due July 1 for the 2006 Space Technology Hall of Fame. Individuals and organizations may nominate commercial products, services, and technologies originally developed for the space program and now transformed for use on Earth. An esteemed panel of judges reviews the submissions and recommends technologies, their…
Top Pentagon spokesman joins Space Foundation team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 15, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Col James `Jay` DeFrank, Ph.D., USAF (Retired), will assume the position of executive director, Research & Analysis, effective July 18. DeFrank will lead the Space Foundation’s new Research & Analysis enterprise, operating from the Foundation’s Washington, D.C., offices. Culminating a more than…
Jasmine I. Amoguis named 2005 winner of Space Foundation's Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 14, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today the selection of Jasmine I. Amoguis as the 2005 winner of the Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers. As the 2005 scholarship recipient, Amoguis will receive a travel allowance, meal and lodging expenses, and full tuition to one of the Space Foundation’s Summer…