Space Foundation News & Media
XM Radio executive, University of Denver president elected to Space Foundation Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 20, 2004) — The board of directors of the Space Foundation has unanimously elected Marc Holtzman, president of the University of Denver, and Lon Levin, vice president, Mobile Satellite Ventures and co-founder and senior vice president, XM Satellite Radio, to the board of directors. Holtzman and Levin were each elected to…
Space Center Houston selected for Space Foundation’s Education Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2004) — The Space Foundation’s Education Achievement Award will be presented on Monday, March 29, 2004, to Space Center Houston (SCH) during the opening ceremony of the 20th National Space Symposium. Richard Allen, the Center’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will accept the award. The Space Foundation’s Education Achievement Award…
Hail Columbia, the journey continues
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 30, 2004) — The crushing phone call came one year ago. Space Shuttle Columbia had been lost. Did I have any comment for the press? It was one of those moments, whether epic triumph or epic tragedy, that burns in your mind forever. Where were you when JFK was shot? When…
Leading Space Organizations Announce Creation of the National Space & Satellite Alliance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 30, 2004) — Four leading space organizations – the National Space Society (NSS), Satellite Industry Association (SIA), Space Foundation, and Washington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR) – today announced the creation of the National Space and Satellite Alliance (NSSA). NSSA members will coordinate their Washington operations, programs, and activities to provide more…
Nation’s top military officer will participate at Space at the Crossroads Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 26, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today that Gen Richard Myers, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the closing featured speaker at Space at the Crossroads on Feb. 18, 2004, at the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation and Naval Heritage Center in Washington. Space at the Crossroads is a…
Ariane 4 launch team to be honored at 20th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 22, 2004) — The Space Foundation announced today the winner of its 2004 Space Achievement Award: the Arianespace-CNES Ariane 4 launch team. The award will be presented during the Opening Ceremony of the 20th National Space Symposium on March 29, 2004. Mr. Jean-Marie Luton, Arianespace Chairman; Mr. Jean-Yves Le Gall, Arianespace…
Dr. Neil De Grasse Tyson delivers talk on allures and challenges of Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 20, 2004) — MEDIA ADVISORY WHO? Reporters, Editors and Photojournalists WHEN? Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. WHERE? Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, WHAT? Dr. Neil De Grasse Tyson delivers talk on allures and challenges of Space The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the…
Space Foundation Hails New U.S. Space Policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2004) — Statement of Elliot G. Pulham President & Chief Executive Officer The Space Foundation That was one small speech for a President, but one Giant Leap for America’s space program! I have just had the honor of being with the President of the United States for the unveiling of…
Space Foundation comments on new Bush space policy – Space Foundation Chairman (elect) now available for comment.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2004) — MEDIA ADVISORY – UPDATE WHEN? TODAY – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at approximately 3:00 p.m. EST WHERE? NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. WHAT? Space Foundation comments on new Bush space policy – Space Foundation Chairman (elect) now available for comment. Today, President Bush will unveil the new national space…
Just three days to take advantage of early registration at the 20th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 12, 2004) — Conference attendees of the 20th National Space Symposium can save up to $325 by registering by Jan. 16. The National Space Symposium, hosted by the Space Foundation, takes place March 29 – April 1, 2004, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. More than 5,000 registrants, guests, speakers, exhibitors,…