Space Foundation News & Media
Ball Aerospace Names Two Washington D.C.-Based Directors to Washington Operations
BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 14, 2021 — Ball Aerospace has named two new directors to its Washington Operations to support efforts in government relations and space science policy. Dr. Raha Hakimdavar was named director of Space Sciences, leading efforts to advance Ball’s civil space programs and pursuits with key stakeholders, including NASA, NOAA, Office of Science and…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Tracy Fanara
Hello, this is Andrew de Naray with the Space Foundation, and you’re listening to the Space4U podcast. Space4U is designed to tell the stories of the people who make space exploration today more accessible to all. Our guest today is Dr. Tracy Fanara, AKA Inspector Planet, AKA Dr. Tre. Tracy is currently a scientist and…
US Space Employment, Investments Resist Pandemic in 2020, Continue to Climb in 2021
Job Growth, Strong Markets and 2020 Launch Vehicles Examined in ‘The Space Report 2021 Q1’ Released Today Key U.S. space sectors add nearly 5,000 workers in 2020 U.S. private space employment reaches nine-year high Q1 mergers, acquisitions and investments total more than $15B COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 14, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit…
World’s Most Powerful Hydrogen-Fueled Rocket Engine Completes Final Acceptance Test for ULA Delta IV Heavy Launch Vehicle
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss., April 12, 2021 – Today, the world’s most powerful hydrogen-fueled rocket engine built by Aerojet Rocketdyne, the RS-68A, completed its final hot-fire acceptance test for use on the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle on the B-1 Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. ULA’s Delta…
Space Foundation Adds 27 New International Teacher Liaisons
2021 Teacher Liaisons Are the Most Diverse Group of Educators Inducted to Date Thirteen teachers from nine nations outside the U.S. Program promotes space education in schools around the globe Educators participate in a virtual workshop during 36th Space Symposium COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 12, 2021 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Digger Carey, Pt. 1
Hello, I’m Andrew de Naray with the Space Foundation, and you’re listening to the Space4U podcast. Space4U is designed to tell the stories of the amazing people who make today’s space exploration possible. Today. We are joined by Digger Carey, former NASA astronaut, and Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, retired. It’s an honor to have…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Laura Gehl
I am Colleen Kiernan with the Space Foundation. And you’re listening to the Space4U podcast. Space4U is designed to tell the stories of the amazing people who make today’s space exploration possible. Today. We are joined by author Laura Gehl. Laura is a children’s author and PhD neuroscientist. Who’s written a biography of Dr.…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Devon Greco
Hello. I am Colleen Kiernan with the Space Foundation. And you’re listening to the Space4U podcast. Space4U is designed to tell the stories of the amazing people who make today’s space exploration possible. Today. We are joined by Devon Greco. Founder and CEO of Narbis. Devon is an entrepreneur product engineer and pathogen inventor focused…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Richard Green
Hello. I am Nancy Reed with the Space Foundation, and you’re listening to the Space4U podcast. Space4U is designed to share the stories of the amazing people who make today’s space exploration possible. Today, we are joined by Richard Green. Richard is an illustrator in digital artwork and brings his passion for aerospace and technology…
Volunteer Spotlight: Kip Tarpley
These Volunteer Spotlight articles profile some of the interesting and dedicated people who make Space Foundation programs possible. We could not do the work that we do without the generous and tireless support of our volunteers. This week, we are featuring Space Foundation Discovery Center volunteer Kip Tarpley. Kip grew up in Grand Forks, North…