Space Foundation News & Media
Space Policy Pod – Episode 2: Matthew Scholl
This episode features a discussion on cybersecurity with Matthew Scholl of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Scholl is the Chief of the Computer Security Division in the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST. He is responsible for the development of cryptographic standards used by the U.S. Government and internationally, cybersecurity research and development…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Delivers DART Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Ahead of 2021 Asteroid Impact Mission
REDMOND, Wash., May 19, 2020 – The dual chemical and electric propulsion systems for NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) were recently delivered by Aerojet Rocketdyne to the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. The chemical propulsion system and the electric propulsion Xenon feed system have been undergoing assembly and integration onto…
SNC Selected as a 2020 US Best Managed Company
SPARKS, Nev. (May 19, 2020) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), the global aerospace and national security leader owned by Eren and Fatih Ozmen, has been named a US Best Managed Company for 2020. The US Best Managed Companies program is sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. The program recognizes visionary companies who…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Powers Second Mission for U.S. Space Force
USSF-7 launched onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 501 rocket CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., May 17, 2020 – Aerojet Rocketdyne supported the successful launch of the USSF-7 mission for the recently formed U.S. Space Force today. The mission carried the military’s X-37B space plane into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V…
SNC’s Dream Chaser® Spaceplane’s Shooting Star Arrives in Colorado for Integration
Transport Vehicle Passed Critical Testing on Accelerated Timeline SPARKS, Nev. (May 14, 2020) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), the global aerospace and national security leader owned by Eren and Fatih Ozmen, received its Shooting Star transport vehicle at the company’s Colorado production facility, marking the beginning of a key integration phase. This phase includes installation…
Biweekly Washington, D.C., Update for the Week Ending May 15, 2020
This week, House Democrats unveiled a $3 trillion stimulus package, the HEROES Act, while the Senate remained in session to vote on markups and participate in hearings throughout the week. Meanwhile, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the stay-at-home order through June 8. Space Foundation Event Highlights: “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today”…
Space4U Podcast: Athena Brensberger – Founder and CEO of Astroathens, LLC
In this episode: We meet Founder and CEO of Astroathens, LLC, Athena Brensberger. Athena advocates for space exploration through her platform Astroathens, which is a website, YouTube channel and various social media platforms combined where people can find DIY videos for astrophysics demos, rocket launch coverage and look behind-the-scenes at space ports and events around the world!!…
Space Foundation to Offer On-Demand STEM Content Funded by Lockheed Martin
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 14, 2020) — The Space Foundation and Lockheed Martin are helping students “Avoid the Summer Slide” by providing on-demand STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) content online starting May 18. “Learning is lifetime exercise and this summer, we want to do our part to help students sharpen their STEM skills and ready…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Tests Advanced Large Solid Rocket Motor
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 12, 2020 – Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a successful static-fire test of an advanced large solid rocket motor, called the Missile Components Advanced Technologies Demonstration Motor (MCAT Demo), under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). “Aerojet Rocketdyne has produced large solid rocket motors for critical defense programs for more than…
Shelli Brunswick Elected to Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation Board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 12, 2020) — Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick has been elected to served on the board of directors of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. “Colorado Springs is a great place to live and work but it’s an even greater place to do business,” said Brunswick.…