Space Foundation News & Media
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Michael Soluri
Hi there. This is Rich Cooper with the Space Foundation. And this is the Space4U podcast, dedicated to the men and women who make today space adventure possible. Whether they’ve captured our history or been a part of that history or starting to make their own history in today’s space program. We want to…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Bill Barry
Hi there. This is Rich Cooper with the Space Foundation. And this is the Space4U podcast conversations with the people who make today’s space adventures possible. Today, I’m here with Bill Barry, NASA’s Chief Historian, and he is the guardian of what I will call probably the coolest space archives on the planet. Um,…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Alex Wagner
Hi there. This is Rich Cooper with the Space4U podcast, a podcast by the Space Foundation that tells the stories of the men and women behind today’s space, programs and activities. I’m joined today by Alex Wagner, who is with the Aerospace Industries Association, where he serves as the Vice President. For strategic initiatives…
Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Carter
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 Scott Carter. Scott retired following more than 35 years…
Ozmens’ SNC to Unveil Plan to Lead LEO Commercialization with Integrated, Free-Flying Space Station
SPARKS, Nev. (March 25, 2021) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites the media to an exclusive virtual press conference to reveal its vision for an integrated, free-flying commercial space station, building on key elements of the LIFE™ habitat and Dream Chaser®spaceplane design. SNC will also detail space travel and destination opportunities critical to the commercialization of low-Earth orbit (LEO).…
Space4U Podcast: Chris Carberry – Cofounder/CEO of Explore Mars, Inc.
In this episode: We meet Chris Carberry, Cofounder/CEO of Explore Mars, Inc., and president of the Space Drinks Association. Prior to his tenure with Explore Mars, Chris served as executive director of The Mars Society. He is also the author of the book Alcohol in Space: Past, Present, and Future and he has penned more than a hundred articles…
Biweekly Washington, D.C., Update for the Week Ending March 26, 2021
This week, the House and Senate were both in session. President Biden nominated former Florida Senator Bill Nelson to be NASA administrator last Friday. Portions of Biden’s FY2022 budget request are expected to be released this week, which will allow appropriators to start on their NASA and defense budget deliberations next week. Prerelease: ‘The Space…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Selected to Power Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Interceptor Program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 23, 2021 – Aerojet Rocketdyne has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide propulsion as a key member of their team supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Technology Development phase of the NGI program, a key element of the…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Chris Carberry
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 today’s space exploration possible. Our guest today is Chris Carberry. Chris is the CEO of Explore Mars, Inc. And president of the Space Drinks Association. …
Ball Aerospace’s Dr. Jeanette Domber Named AIAA Fellow
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Mar. 23, 2021 — Dr. Jeanette Domber, Civil Space program manager, Ball Aerospace, was named a 2021 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Fellow, a distinction conferred upon individuals in recognition of their notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences or technology of aeronautics and astronautics. “Jeanette has worked at the leading-edge…