Space Foundation News & Media
Nomination Deadline Approaches for 2003 Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Oct. 10, 2002) — The Space Technology Hall of Fame soon begins the selection process for the 2003 inductees. All nominations are due to the Space Foundation by Oct. 31, 2002. The Space Technology Hall of Fame honors technologies and innovators who have transformed space-based technology into use for commercial products. Each organization…
Space Technology Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations through October 31
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 9, 2002) — The Space Technology Hall of Fame is accepting nominations now through Oct. 31, 2002. The Hall of Fame honors technologies and innovators who have transformed space-based technology into use for commercial products. This year’s selected technologies will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the 19th National…
Aerospace Software Pioneer Joins Space Foundation Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 5, 2002) — Paul Graziani, aerospace software pioneer and president and chief executive officer of Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI), has been elected to the board of directors of the Space Foundation. Graziani will serve a three-year term on the board of the national non-profit organization. “Paul Graziani is an innovator, with…
International Space Symposium Panel Discusses Future of Satellite Internet
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 27, 2002) — The future of satellite Internet and its services, obstacles and opportunities is the subject of a unique space applications panel, `Internet 3:The Case for Space,` at the International Space Symposium, scheduled September 10-13 in Toulouse. Panelists, including a network solutions leader, a leader in advanced digital fixed satellite…
Sponsors and Exhibitors Support International Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 5, 2002) — The Space Foundation announced today the major event sponsors and exhibitors supporting the International Space Symposium. The symposium takes place September 10-13 in Toulouse. Major event sponsors are Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Astrium and Alcatel Space, collectively sponsoring the festive opening ceremonies. Later in the week, the…
Space Discovery Graduate Course Helps Teachers Generate Excitement
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2002) — `If you want to get kids interested in science, tie it to space or dinosaurs,` said Dr. Gary Coulter, lead `Biology and Physical Research` Space Discovery course instructor and professor at Colorado State University. The weeklong graduate course, conducted by the Space Foundation, recently took place at the…
New Speakers Announced for International Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2002) — The Space Foundation announced today the addition of several key satellite industry executives as confirmed speakers for the International Space Symposium, to be held here September 10-13. Michael Cook, vice president and general manager of the SPACEWAY Business Group of Hughes Network Systems and David Hartshorn, secretary general…
Educators Enrich Curriculum through Space Discovery Graduate Course
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 22, 2002) — `If kids love what they’re doing they’ll learn from it, and kids love space,` said Juanita Hutto, 3rd grade bilingual math, science and social studies teacher at Dunn Elementary in Houston. Hutto was one of 16 teachers encouraged by her school district to take the `Rocketry and the…
Space Foundation Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jul. 16, 2002) — Nominations for the second annual presentation of the Space Foundation’s highest individual award are being accepted now through September 27, 2002. The General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award honors the Foundation’s long-time chairman, the late Gen. James E. Hill. The Space Foundation Board of Directors selects…
Space Foundation Addresses United Nations on Uses of Outer Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 12, 2002) — Space Foundation president and chief executive officer Elliot G. Pulham urged the United Nations this week to continue to work to promote the exploration, development and utilization of space by all nations. Speaking before the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space at their annual…