Space Foundation News & Media
Spirit Lands on Mars Jan. 4
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 4, 2004) — Comments from Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham Hats off to NASA for today’s successful landing of the first of its twin Mars Rovers, “Spirit.” Both the “Spirit” and “Opportunity” Rovers are larger, more mobile and better equipped than the 1997 Mars Pathfinder Rover.…
LIFE magazine to be recognized at 20th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today the selection of LIFE magazine as the recipient of the 2004 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 LIFE…
Space Foundation pays tribute to retired Air Force General Bernard Schriever with its highest award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 2, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today that Gen Bernard Schriever, USAF (Retired), is the recipient of its highest award, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Schriever will be honored at a special luncheon during the 20th National Space Symposium next year. The National Space Symposium, hosted…
Higginbotham, Walker to lead Space Foundation Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Dec. 1, 2003) — The board of directors of the Space Foundation has elected John B. Higginbotham chairman of the board for a two-year term effective Jan. 21, 2004. The Honorable Robert S. Walker was elected vice chairman of the board. William B. `Bill` Tutt, who completes a two-year term as chairman after…
Space Foundation urges space faring nations to address Near Earth Object impact threat
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Nov. 24, 2003) — Citing the need to protect our home planet from potentially devastating cosmic events, the Space Foundation has begun urging the U.S. government, other space faring nations and appropriate international organizations to begin making serious efforts to address the impact threat to Earth from Near Earth Objects (NEOs). (Near Earth…
20th National Space Symposium excitement builds as Largest-ever Exhibit Center is Sold Out
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 17, 2003) — The Space Foundation announced today that the Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center has sold out for the 20th National Space Symposium, which takes place March 29-April 1, 2004, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The symposium, hosted by the Space Foundation, is the premier annual space industry conference…
Industry leaders gather for Space at the Crossroads Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 13, 2003) — Senior government officials, leaders from throughout the military space community and industry executives will convene next February to discuss the critical issues affecting national security, commercial and civil space activities at the second annual Space at the Crossroads conference. Space at the Crossroads is a highly focused one-day…
Farnborough International 2004 to create International Space Pavilion recognizing growing importance of space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 4, 2003) — Acknowledging the growing importance of space programs and systems to civil, commercial and military capabilities on the air, land and sea, The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC), organizers of Farnborough International 2004, has announced the creation of the first International Space Pavilion at this prestigious business event.…
Centennial of Flight Celebration planned at Air Force Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 30, 2003) — Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh and trustee and vice president of the X PRIZE Foundation, will soon greet teachers and students from Colorado, New Mexico, Minnesota, Oregon and Alaska at the Colorado Centennial of Flight Celebration, scheduled Nov. 6-7, 2003, at the United States Air Force Academy…
MEDIA ADVISORY
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 27, 2003) — TO: Reporters, Editors and Photographers WHAT: The Centennial of Flight Celebration conference for educators and students. The Space Foundation was recognized by the United States Centennial of Flight Commission as the host for Centennial of Flight, and has teamed up with the United States Air Force Academy and…