Space4U Podcast
Space4U Podcast: Alice Bunn, UK Space Agency International Director
In this episode: We meet Alice Bunn, the International Director at the UK Space Agency (UKSA), responsible for international engagement through multilateral and bilateral frameworks, capturing the wider societal benefits of space programmes and harnessing the inspirational effect of space for skills and education. She also leads security and resilience of the UK’s infrastructure and…
Laying a Foundation for Apollo
The Space Foundation’s commemoration of the Apollo missions continues with this article by Space Foundation Senior Analyst John Holst about a Gemini mission landmark. Gemini IV: There’s a Starman Walking in the Sky by John Holst, Space Foundation Senior Analyst Twenty-three minutes outside a capsule in microgravity. That’s how long U.S. astronaut Edward White floated in…
Astronaut Inspires Students and Parents at Huntsville Space in the Community
The Space Foundation sent one of its education teams to Huntsville, Ala., this week to deliver a Space in the Community program to six schools there, funded by Lockheed Martin. The Space in the Community activities included presentations by former NASA astronaut Lt. Col. Duane “Digger” Carey, USAF (Ret.), pictured right. Space Foundation educators…
Lockheed Martin Funds Space Foundation STEM Program in Huntsville
Today, the Space Foundation’s Space in the Community program began in Huntsville, Ala., thanks to funding by Lockheed Martin. Space in the Community is designed to help a community develop a STEM education and career pipeline to grow a community’s organic workforce and strengthen economic development. The program inspires students through hands-on activities, enables teacher support…
Volunteer with the Space Foundation
We are seeking excited, motivated space lovers to volunteer at the Space Foundation headquarters in Colorado Springs. As a 401c(3) nonprofit, we could not do the work we do without the generous and tireless support of volunteers. If you are interested in space, this is the place to be. We provide meaningful work for our…
Space4U Podcast: Erin Roethlisberger, Mars Insight Engineer
In this episode: We meet Erin Roethlisberger, the Mission Operations Systems Lead for the InSight Mars Lander with Lockheed Martin Space. In this role, she is responsible for successful operations of the spacecraft in flight and throughout the landed mission. Previously, she worked on the interplanetary mission experience on GRAIL and Juno missions as a Systems Engineer,…
Give Your Kids Some Space This Summer at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 13, 2019) – The Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is bringing back its summer Explore Space Experience for children ages eight through 13. Explore Space Experience was created to provide full-day summer activities to inspire and engage children, and to provide an educational, memorable experience. Future space explorers will enjoy…
Mission Spaceflight is Named Space Certification Space Educational Product
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 9, 2019) — The Space Foundation announces the addition of Mission Spaceflight to its Space Certification program in the category of Space Educational Products. Earth and Space Exploration LLC’s Mission Spaceflight training course enables those who are interested in taking steps toward the stars. The first commercial spaceflight training course…
NanoRacks Announces European Company, Hires Veronica La Regina as Director
May 2, 2019 – Torino, Italy – NanoRacks is pleased to announce Veronica La Regina as the Director of Global Engagement (Europe) and will be directing NanoRacks Space Outpost S.r.l, an Italian company, co-located at ALTEC in Torino. She will be moving to Torino along with NanoRacks Head of European Operations, Peter Bak. NanoRacks Space Outpost S.r.l. officially…
Senate Resolution Recognizes 35th Space Symposium
The General Assembly of the State of Colorado recently adopted Senate Resolution SJR19-008, Concerning the Recognition of the 35th Space Symposium and Celebrating the Premier International Space Policy and Program Forum. The Resolution was adopted by the General Assembly during its 2019 legislative session and reads as follows: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 19-008 2019 BY SENATOR(S) Lundeen, Gardner,…