Space Foundation News & Media
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.…
Space Policy Pod – Episode 1: Scott Pace
Given the current real-world challenges confronting all of us, AIAA has joined the MITRE Corporation, Space Foundation, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to produce this podcast series to examine events and ideas affecting the space sector. We hope the episodes serve as an enlightening discussion on the relevant topics of the day with insights…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Torley
These Volunteer Spotlight articles profile some of the interesting and dedicated people who make Space Foundation programs possible. We could not do the work we do without the generous and tireless support of volunteers. This week, we are featuring Space Foundation Discovery Center volunteer Jim Torley. Jim started volunteering with us in 2017 and has…
Space Foundation Hosts Space Force Webinar with Exclusive Announcements About the United States’ Newest Military Branch
On May 6, the Space Foundation hosted a live webinar entitled “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today,” featuring the Secretary of the United States Air Force, the Honorable Barbara M. Barrett, and the United States Space Force’s first Chief of Space Operations and Commander of the United States Space Command General John W. “Jay” Raymond.…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Welcomes Amy Gowder as Chief Operating Officer
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 4, 2020 – Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today that Amy Gowder will join the company on May 4, 2020, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Gowder will report directly to CEO and President Eileen Drake and will serve as one of the officers of parent company Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD). Gowder…
REGISTER NOW: Space Foundation Free Live Space Force Webinar May 6
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 4, 2020) — In partnership with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, Space Foundation is hosting a webinar, “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today,” featuring Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay”…
Biweekly Washington, D.C., Update for the Week Ending May 1, 2020
The Senate will reconvene on Monday, May 4, with limited staffing and some hearings scheduled. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the House will not return next week, as members expressed concerns about the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Washington, D.C. Regardless, there are many exciting virtual events taking place next week,…
Space4U Podcast: Will Pomerantz – Virgin Orbit
In this episode: We meet Will Pomerantz, Vice President of Special Projects and Brand at Virgin Orbit in Glendale, California. He has been a part of the XPRIZE Team, a weightless flight coach with Zero Gravity Corporation, and was a founder of the Brooke Owens Fellowship. He has worked with Futron Inc., the International Space…
Space Foundation to Host Free Webinar with Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations, May 6
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 29, 2020) — In partnership with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, Space Foundation is hosting a webinar titled, “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today,” featuring Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W.…