Space Foundation News & Media
Air Force Space Command and Space Foundation conference gives students and teachers glimpse of space history
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 2, 2004) — A lot has changed in the space industry during the past 50 years and educators soon will have the opportunity to be inspired by NASA astronauts and military leaders who will share a glimpse of early space achievements. This special Space in the Classroom program, hosted by the…
Strategic Space 2004 set for Omaha Qwest Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2004) — Top military leaders, government officials, and executives from throughout the space industry will soon meet in Omaha to discuss the programs, policies and issues affecting our strategic forces at the Strategic Space conference. Strategic Space 2004 is scheduled 5-7 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and…
EcoQuest International Awarded Certified Space Technology Status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that EcoQuest International’s Fresh Air purification product has been officially recognized as a Certified Space Technology. “Fresh Air” by EcoQuest uses technology originally developed in cooperation with NASA to clean the air in spacecraft by removing airborne pathogens. Titanium Dioxide (Ti02), a photo…
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation Partners with the Coalition for Space Exploration to Bring Vision to Educators
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2004) — The Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) and the Coalition for Space Exploration will partner to bring the exciting and inspirational themes of the Vision for Space Exploration to educators and students across the nation. Established after the 1986 Challenger disaster by Central Florida business and community leaders, the AMF…
Cartwright, Myers to participate at Strategic Space 2004
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2004) — **Editor’s note: Since the posting of this release, Gen Myers had to cancel his participation. Gen Richard B. Myers, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen James Cartwright, USMC, Commander, United States Strategic Command, will both participate as featured speakers at Strategic Space 2004. Presented by the…
Exhibits hall sells out at Strategic Space 2004
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Jul. 30, 2004) — With still more than two months before the conference begins, more than 30 industry companies featuring the latest in technologies, systems and solutions supporting the United States Strategic Command have secured a space to display their wares in the more than 8,000-sq. ft. exhibit hall at Strategic Space 2004,…
National Space Society Partners with the Coalition For Space Exploration to advocate new vision
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 26, 2004) — The National Space Society and the Coalition for Space Exploration have agreed to join forces to help promote greater public understanding of and support for the nation’s new Vision for Space Exploration. “The National Space Society has established itself during the past 30 years as a highly effective…
Nominations Sought for Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Jul. 19, 2004) — 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 prior to the official close of the nomination period on Aug. 16, 2004, to…
Early bird deadline approaching
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 19, 2004) — Register now to save $125 at Strategic Space 2004 and attend presentations with many national security space luminaries and key industry leaders who have already confirmed their participation. Strategic Space, scheduled 5-7 October at Omaha’s Qwest Convention Center and Arena, promises to be even bigger and better than…
Gallup Survey Shows Americans Support New Plan For Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 19, 2004) — NASA and the U.S. space program enjoy broad support and interest from the American public, according to the results of a new Gallup survey coordinated by the Space Foundation and sponsored by the Coalition for Space Exploration. More than two-thirds (68%) of the American public say they support…