Space Foundation News & Media
Only six days left to take advantage of early registration for the 21st National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 18, 2005) — Conference attendees of the 21st National Space Symposium can save up to $300 by registering on or before Jan. 24. The National Space Symposium, hosted by the Space Foundation, takes place April 4-7, 2005, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. More than 6,500 registrants, guests, speakers, exhibitors, and…
Space Foundation certifies Eagle Shield as a space technology improving life in earthly homes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today it officially recognizes Eagle Shield as a Certified Space Technology. Eagle Shield, Inc., of San Ramon, Calif., produces the Eagle Shield Radiant Barrier Reflective Insulation product. The Space Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, manages the Space Certification Program to recognize innovators who transform…
21st National Space Symposium excitement builds as exhibit center becomes largest in event history
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that the 34,000-square-foot Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Exhibit Center will be the largest in the 21-year history of the National Space Symposium, which takes place April 4-7, 2005, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The symposium, hosted by the Space Foundation, is…
Edward C. `Pete` Aldridge, Jr., tapped by Space Foundation board for 2005 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2005) — The Space Foundation announced today that Edward C. `Pete` Aldridge, Jr., is the 2005 recipient of its highest award – the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Aldridge will be honored at a special luncheon on April 6 in Colorado Springs during the 21st National Space…
Space Foundation releases statement on new U.S. Space Transportation Policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2005) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham commented today on the White House release of the new U.S. Space Transportation Policy: “Our early assessment of this new national space transportation policy is that it provides a thoughtful, balanced and forward-looking approach to our nation’s space…
Space Foundation statement on resignation of NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 13, 2004) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham today praised Administrator Sean O’Keefe for the legacy he leaves at NASA. “Given his brilliant performance as NASA administrator, successfully reinventing the agency under the most difficult of circumstances, it should be no surprise that Mr. O’Keefe would…
New `Florida Space` conference created by space leaders
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 13, 2004) — Florida’s space community will gather next November to celebrate successes and face challenges still to come at Florida Space 2005, a new conference announced today by leaders of prominent space organizations. Florida Space 2005 will honor the heritage and build on the best features of Space Congress and…
Space Foundation applauds Congress for passing suborbital launch legislation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2004) — Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham applauded Congress for approving the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act (H.R. 5382) that provides a regulatory framework for the emerging suborbital launch industry, including space tourism. “The Space Foundation applauds Congress for laying the groundwork for a steady…
New Space Certification Program Web site set for launch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 7, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that it will launch an all-new Web site for its exclusive Space Certification Program. The site will go live Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. MST. “Design improvements make it easier for visitors to navigate and access the expanded information provided for the extraordinary products…
Congressional support of Vision for Space Exploration cheered by Coalition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 6, 2004) — The nation’s Vision for Space Exploration received a major vote of confidence today when Congress gave final approval of the FY2005 spending bill that includes money for NASA to resume Space Shuttle operations, continue assembly of the International Space Station as an exploration research outpost, and to actively…