Space Foundation News & Media
Toulouse, France Site of 2002 International Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 21, 2002) — The Space Foundation, in association with Space News and the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), will host the 2002 International Space Symposium in Toulouse, France. CNES, the French Space Agency, is the host sponsoring space agency for the gathering of global space leaders, to be held at the…
Space Foundation Hosts Space Discovery Graduate Courses for Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(May. 21, 2002) — According to every national poll, space is one of the two most exciting subjects for children. This summer, K-12 educators can learn how to Launch Learning Excitement with space in their classrooms during the Space Foundation’s Space Discovery graduate courses in Colorado Springs. During five unique, week-long tracks, teachers…
Space Foundation Provides Testimony for Future of Aerospace Commission
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 14, 2002) — The Space Foundation will provide testimony later today to the Commission on the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry when they convene for their third public meeting in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, which is open to the public, the commissioners will hear testimony and conduct deliberations on…
Space Foundation Acquires Permanent Headquarters in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 10, 2002) — Well-known nationally and internationally as the leading non-profit organization supporting the exploration, development and use of space and space education, the Space Foundation today solidified its commitment to Colorado Springs by announcing the acquisition of a permanent corporate headquarters facility here. With the support of El Pomar Foundation,…
Evans Joins Space Foundation Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May. 1, 2002) — The board of directors of the Space Foundation has elected William MacDonald `Mac` Evans to serve as a member of the board, effective April 26, 2002. Evans was elected to a three-year term as a director for the Colorado Springs-based, international non-profit organization. Evans recently retired after serving…
Program and Speakers Announced for International Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 25, 2002) — Fresh off their “biggest and best ever” National Space Symposium, Space Foundation officials today announced a preliminary slate of CEO-level and senior executive speakers for its companion International Space Symposium. The international event, which has been held in Washington the past three years, makes its debut in Toulouse,…
Space Foundation and University of Colorado to Offer Space-based Specialty of Master's Degree Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 18, 2002) — The Space Foundation and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (CU-Colorado Springs) have joined forces to create a new space studies specialty for elementary and secondary school teachers, the organizations announced today. The specialty will be part of the master’s degree in curriculum and instruction offered by…
18th National Space Symposium Deemed a Success
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 17, 2002) — `Biggest and best` say Space Foundation officials in describing the recently concluded 18th National Space Symposium. The symposium, which ran from April 8-11 at The Broadmoor hotel, brought more than 3,800 total participants to Colorado Springs for panel discussions, networking opportunities and to visit the 90 companies in…
31 Astronauts – from Gemini and Apollo to Space Shuttle and Space Station – to be honored at 'A Salute to America's Military Astronauts' Luncheon at National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 3, 2002) — From the second man on the moon, to the first African-American in space, to the world record holder for time spent space walking – the `Salute to America’s Military Astronauts` luncheon program scheduled April 10 in Colorado Springs will honor one of the largest-ever gatherings of past, present…
Top Space Leaders lined up as National Space Symposium is set to Start
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 1, 2002) — Top leaders from industry, government, NASA and the military are set to take the stage as the 18th National Space Symposium begins next week in Colorado Springs. More than 3,800 total participants are expected for the symposium, which takes place April 8-11 at the Broadmoor Hotel. A festive…