Space Foundation News & Media
Space industry launches toward new horizons at 21st National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 9, 2004) — As the country moves toward new horizons in space, the space industry is gearing up for what promises to be its most exciting and interesting annual gathering ever – the 21st National Space Symposium. Hosted by the nonprofit Space Foundation and strongly backed by the nation’s leading space…
Space Foundation names new vice president and directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 5, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today the naming of a new vice president and selection of four new directors chosen to fill newly created and expanded positions. Jim Banke was promoted to vice president of Florida operations in addition to retaining responsibility as director of the Coalition for Space…
Space Foundation certifies LADARVision 4000 as space technology improving life on Earth
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 22, 2004) — The LADARVision(R) 4000 System, manufactured and marketed by Alcon, Inc. (NYSE: ACL), has been officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology, the only laser eye surgery system in the world to receive such recognition. The Space Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, established the Space Certification Program and the…
First Colorado Space Rendezvous will strengthen state space community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Oct. 21, 2004) — A unique, broad-scoped, one-day event will be held in Denver on Dec. 8 to bring together diverse organizations in Colorado that are tied together by their interest in space. The first ever Colorado Space Rendezvous will foster and develop a strong sense of engagement and community among Colorado’s civil,…
Certified Space Products on Display at Strategic Space 2004
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2004) — Exhibitors and their guests at Strategic Space 2004 can learn about space technology products that are improving life on Earth. The Space Certification Program is co-sponsor of the Exhibitor Lounge, which will feature information and displays of some of the program’s leading partners. Products on display include Tempur-Pedic’s…
Congratulations to SpaceShipOne on Second Flight to Claim Ansari X-Prize
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 4, 2004) — Space Foundation president and CEO, Elliot G. Pulham, offers these comments following today’s successful flight of SpaceShipOne and Scaled Composites’ apparent win of the $10 million Ansari X-Prize. “Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the SpaceShipOne team for ‘Daring Greatly’ in their quest for the Holy…
Space Foundation Celebrates SpaceShipOne's Successful Flight
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 29, 2004) — The Space Foundation offers its heartiest congratulations to the team that successfully sent SpaceShipOne, with astronaut Mike Melvill at the controls, on an amazing sub-orbital arc over the Mojave Spaceport today. The Scaled Composites team is now just one flight away from winning the $10 million Ansari X-Prize.…
Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller to Perform at Strategic Space Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 16, 2004) — The Space Foundation and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced today that multi-million album selling American Gramaphone artist Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller will be featured performers for the Tuesday, 5 October Welcoming Ceremony of the Strategic Space 2004 Conference. The conference is scheduled 5-7 October at…
Silhouette Optical Awarded Certified Space Technology Status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 13, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that Silhouette Optical’s Titan Minimal Art (TMA) Opthalmic and TMA Sunglass products have been officially recognized as Certified Space Technology. After an exhaustive selection process NASA chose Silhouette’s Titan Minimal Art (TMA) eyewear for use by Shuttle crews beginning in 2000. TMA eyewear…
Strategic Space Conference Speakers Confirm As Early Bird Registration Cutoff Approaches
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 7, 2004) — Only a few days remain to register for Strategic Space 2004 and still enjoy an advanced purchase price that would save $145 off the industry rate and $150 from the government rate. The reduced rates are available through Friday, 10 September. Scheduled for 5-7 October at Omaha’s Qwest…