Report from Headquarters
Space Foundation Wins AMA PEAK Awards
At the Colorado American Marketing Association’s 23rd Annual Gala, the Space Foundation received several awards for its marketing entries. The event was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver on June 2 and highlighted hundreds of entries from agencies and organizations from across the state. The Space Foundation received awards in the following categories: PEAK Gold…
Iridium is New Space Foundation Corporate Member
Iridium Communications Inc. is the latest Space Foundation Contributing Member. The company was a co-sponsor of the Reception in Celebration of New Generation Space Leaders at the 27th National Space Symposium, and Iridium CEO Matthew J. Desch spoke on the Symposium panel, “CEOs on the Issues.” Iridium Communications Inc. is the farthest reaching satellite network…
Satellite Navigation: The Need to Avoid Interference
Recent news stories have weighed the potential for disruptions to global positioning system (GPS) services that may be caused by a terrestrial communications network planned for construction by the company LightSquared. Many end-users and policymakers are concerned about the impact these disruptions could have on such things as aircraft safety and in-car navigation. In addition, as new satellite navigation…
Space Foundation Report From COPUOS
The Space Foundation participated in the 54th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) held June 1-10 at the UN’s Vienna, Austria, International Center. In its role as a non-governmental organization, the Space Foundation serves as a private sector advisor to the United States delegation. The session marked…
Hungry Black Holes, UnMoon Moons, Envious Aliens…
This month’s Space Watch Internet clicks are full of great images, opportunities and just some silly stuff. Enjoy! To see a voracious Black Hole, click here. To see a moon that doesn’t really look like a moon, click here. Some really great space images – and they keep on coming! Click here. Participate in planning for…
Nominate Now for Space Technology Hall of Fame®
The Space Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, established the Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 1988 to increase public awareness of the benefits that result from space exploration programs and to encourage further innovation. Since that time, 65 technologies have been inducted. The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the Space Technology…
Now Online: Introduction to Space Activities
The Space Foundation has produced a new, updated version of Introduction to Space Activities, which is now available on the Space Foundation website and as a downloadable PDF. This handy booklet is used to educate individuals who need a fundamental understanding of space terminology and activities. Introduction to Space Activities includes chapters outlining: Space Sectors:…
Senate Armed Services Committee Passes S. 1254
On June 22, the Senate confirmed former CIA director Leon Panetta to replace Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense. Also in June, the Senate Armed Services Committee passed S. 1254, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012. In total, the bill authorizes $547 billion in base funding for the Department of Defense, $5.9 billion…
House Appropriations Committee Passes Defense Bill
On June 14, the House Committee on Appropriations passed its FY 2012 Defense Appropriations bill, which includes $530 billion in basic spending – $9 billion less than the President requested for FY 2012. Despite the decrease, the legislation increases base funding for the Department of Defense by $17 billion over the FY 2011 budget. In…
Get Your July 4 Brewskis Courtesy of Space
As you prepare for Independence Day festivities, look to space to help you find the beer! The 5th Edition Beer Drinker’s Guide to Colorado, published by Motion Pixel Lab, Inc., and recognized by the Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation’s Space CertificationTM program as a Certified Imagination Product, is on the shelves now. The 27″ X 39″…