Space Foundation News & Media
What You Missed On The Vector Episode 19: “State of the Space Economy in 2024”
In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at Space Foundation, discusses the 2023 global space economy with Lesley Conn, Director of Research and Digital Programming at Space Foundation. Together, they delve into the findings from the latest edition of The Space Report, which quantifies the…
What You Missed on The Vector Episode 21: “Safeguarding the Space Domain: National Security & Awareness”
In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at Space Foundation, sits down with Lieutenant General John Shaw, retired Deputy Commander of US Space Command, to discuss safeguarding the space domain in the evolving “Third Space Age.” Shaw’s extensive experience in national security space operations and…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on November 15, 2024
This Week in Washington Denmark has become the 48th signatory of the Artemis Accords. SpaceX’s sixth Starship flight test is set for Monday, November 18. The FAA has established an Aerospace Rulemaking Committee for Part 450. United States Space Policy Updates The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched its Aerospace Rulemaking Committee to revise the FAA’s Part…
Space Foundation to Host Premier Finance Forum to Explore the Future of the Space Economy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nov. 12, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to unite the global space community, today announced it will host Innovate Space: Finance Forum, a premier event providing an opportunity for industry leaders to define the next wave of growth that will shape the future…
What You Missed on The Vector Episode 20: “Defense Ready Strategies for Commercial Companies”
In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at Space Foundation, talks with Sean McKay, CEO of Precision ISR and retired Air Force Colonel. Together, they delve into the concept of “Defense Ready” technology, explaining how companies can position their innovations for both commercial and defense…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on November 1, 2024
This Week in Washington Chile and the Republic of Cyprus have officially joined the Artemis Accords as the 46th and 47th signatories The government of Thailand has approved the country’s participation in the Artemis Accords. NASA has released its “NASA Economic Impact Study 2023,” estimating the agency’s annual economic output at $75.6 billion. United States…
The Space Report 2024 Q3 Shows Significant Private Workforce Growth in Europe, a Push for Commercial Space Stations, and Space Force Surpassing Guardian Recruiting Goals
Europe’s annual private sector space employment grew 66% in the last decade. Four space stations in development signal a new era of commercial space. The U.S. Space Force exceeded its Guardian recruiting goals set for FY 2024. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 22, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on October 18, 2024
This Week in Washington The Dominican Republic and Estonia have officially joined the Artemis Accords as the 44th and 45th signatories. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is participating in an official visit to Romania and Bulgaria to meet with key government and space officials. SpaceX completed the fifth test flight of its Starship rocket, successfully “catching”…
Biweekly Washington D.C. Updates for the Week Ending on October 4, 2024
This Week in Washington The House of Representatives passed the NASA Reauthorization Act in a 366-21 vote. The bill now advances to the Senate for consideration. Colonel Nick Hague is the first Guardian to launch into space as part of the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. NASA and the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) signed a MoU to…
Space Foundation Announces New Government Relations Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 1, 2024 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and information for the global space ecosystem, today announced two additions to its Government Relations team: Patrick Slaughter as director of government relations national security space and, Mariah Sumner as director of government relations outreach. In announcing these…