Space Foundation News & Media
New astronaut candidates continue vision, promote educational excellence
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 11, 2004) — The Space Foundation congratulates the new class of 11 astronaut candidates announced recently by NASA, including three new educator astronauts. The new astronaut candidates will be the first class focused from the beginning on carrying out the nation’s Vision for Space Exploration. Additionally, the class is the first…
Teachers are `Go for Launch!` with exciting summer programs from the Space Foundation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(May. 10, 2004) — For the 17th year, Colorado Springs will be excitement central for teachers from across the country as the Space Foundation hosts another series of summer graduate experiences replete with rockets, robots, telescopes and more. From Mars exploration and space biology to robotics, rocketry, and astronomy, teachers have the opportunity…
Nominations now being accepted for Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(May. 5, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that nominations are now being accepted for `down to Earth` space technologies to be considered for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. Technologies and innovators selected for induction into the Hall of Fame will be recognized during special events at the 21st…
20th National Space Symposium best yet by all measures
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 9, 2004) — The 20th National Space Symposium, held here March 29-April 1 at the Broadmoor Hotel, broke records and exceeded all expectations as the `best ever` gathering of the global space community. Already widely recognized as the premier gathering of the civil, commercial and national security space community anywhere in…
Space Foundation announces rare celestial event
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 31, 2004) — Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium and Space Foundation Board Member, reminded attendees today of the 20th National Space Symposium that the seven planets of antiquity will line up in this evening’s sky, an extremely rare occurance that doesn’t repeat until 2036. Back when…
Space Foundation seeks contributions as production begins on The Journey of the Tiny Torah
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 30, 2004) — The Space Foundation has formed a relationship with West Street Productions to help fund the production of a documentary about the long journey of a tiny Torah scroll into space. The story received global attention on Jan. 21, 2003, when Israeli astronaut Col. Ilan Ramon held the scroll…
Strategic Space conference returns to Omaha
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 29, 2004) — The dialogue begun last year between senior leadership of U.S. Strategic Command, appropriate component and support commands, the aerospace contractor community, federal officials and other leaders continues at Strategic Space 2004, scheduled here from 5-7 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena. The national security…
NASA's JPL lands dual honors at 20th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 26, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that a stellar team from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will accept the first Jack Swigert Award for Space Exploration at the 20th National Space Symposium’s Opening Ceremonies, and another JPL team will be honored later in the week at the Space…
Bigger than ever 20th National Space Symposium fits in the palm of your hand
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Mar. 22, 2004) — Although record-breaking attendance numbers are expected at the 20th National Space Symposium, pertinent conference information will fit in the `palm` of your hand. National Space Symposium attendees can now download the program agenda, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, hotel information and maps to their Palm OS and Windows CE hand-held…
New U.S. space exploration vision in the spotlight at 20th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Mar. 15, 2004) — NASA officials, aerospace industry executives, military commanders and elected officials will soon gather to address the crucial space policy and program issues of the day at the 20th National Space Symposium, March 29-April 1 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Among the hottest topics at the event, hosted each…