Space Foundation News & Media
Nominations Sought for 2006 Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 5, 2005) — The Space Foundation has received a number of excellent nominations for `down to Earth` technologies to be considered for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations on or before July 1, 2005, to allow for the rigorous due diligence…
NASA Administrator to address Crossroads conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 25, 2005) — NASA Administrator Michael Griffin will deliver remarks May 18 at Space at the Crossroads, a one-day conference for the D.C. space and policy community presented by the Space Foundation and Space News. The unique, one-day event provides a focused agenda of all things `space,` and takes place at…
National Space Symposium set to begin
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 1, 2005) — With anticipated record attendance, an expanded exhibit center and top officials from government, academia and industry, the 21st National Space Symposium is set to begin April 4 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Space Foundation officials expect more than 6,500 total participants at the event, which runs through…
From Space to Earth: superfilters, smart fabrics, imaging systems to be inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 24, 2005) — The Space Foundation and NASA today announced the selection of four `down to Earth` technologies for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. The 2005 winners range from temperature regulating `phase change` fabrics to advanced water filtration technology that can provide safe drinking water to people around…
Entrepreneurs featured at space symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 17, 2005) — Entrepreneurial businesses on the cutting edge of space developments will be featured in a focus panel at the 21st National Space Symposium, scheduled for April 4-7 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Veteran space consultant and former NASA Chief of Staff Mr. Courtney Stadd will lead a discussion…
Space Foundation comments on nomination of Mike Griffin To be NASA administrator
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 11, 2005) — The Space Foundation issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the White House that Dr. Michael Griffin has been nominated to serve as NASA Administrator. The statement should be attributed to Space Foundation President & Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham. “This is a critical…
Bednarek, Livanos join Space Foundation Board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 10, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Mr. Robert `Rob` Bednarek, executive vice president, corporate development, SES GLOBAL, and Dr. Alexis Livanos, corporate vice president and president, Space Technology Sector, Northrop Grumman, have joined the Space Foundation Board of Directors. Bednarek was unanimously elected by the Space Foundation Board…
Additional leaders confirm National Space Symposium participation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 9, 2005) — Top leaders from Congress, the White House and NASA are the latest additions to the 21st National Space Symposium, scheduled for April 4-7, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Honorable Ken Calvert, Dr. John Marburger III, and Col Fred Gregory, USAF (Retired), have confirmed as featured speakers…
X PRIZE Foundation selected for Space Foundation's Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 16, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today the selection of the X PRIZE Foundation as the recipient of the 2005 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to public awareness of, and support for, the exploration and development of space, will be presented to Dr.…
Michael Martin Murphey, awards and fireworks to kick off the 21st National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 14, 2005) — America’s number one selling cowboy singer, Michael Martin Murphey, will lead off an evening of music, award presentations and fireworks on April 4 to open the 21st National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Singing cowboy poet Michael Martin Murphey is a Grammy winning artist and…