Space Foundation News
Space Foundation Offers Free Educator Course at CSU-Pueblo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 28, 2011) — Educators from the Pueblo, Colo., area are learning how to use space themes in the classroom to improve their students’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) interest and skills. The course is offered by the Space Foundation and held at Colorado State University (CSU)-Pueblo. “Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base Construction”…
10 High-Tech Companies to Compete for $100,000 Prize
MELBOURNE, Fla. ( June 28, 2011) – Space Florida and the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) jointly announced today the 10 companies selected to present at the I2 (Igniting Innovation) Capital Acceleration Showcase scheduled for September 7, 2011 in Cape Canaveral. The companies were chosen from among a group of 62 Florida technology firms…
Space Foundation Seeking Space Technology Hall of Fame® Nominations; August 31 is Deadline
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 22, 2011) — The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2012. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Nomination information, including online and downloadable nomination forms, is…
Now Available Online: Introduction to Space Activities
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 21, 2011) — 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…
NASA Looking Further into Heat Pipe Uses
What happens when electronics overheat? The short answer is: nothing good. In microgravity, natural convection does not occur, which makes cooling equipment a challenge. So how do you keep electronic and computer components from overheating in space — especially on non-rotating satellites where one side is constantly exposed to extreme solar temperatures and one side…
Early Childhood Teachers Learn STEM Lessons
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 16, 2011) — This week, teachers in the Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum class “PreK-2 Early Childhood Space Exploration,” learned age-appropriate, hands-on STEM activities for very young students. The course focuses on national standards and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles that can be immediately transferred to the classroom Limited enrollment is…
We Want Our Future is New Space Foundation Space Certification Educational Product Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 14, 2011) — The Space Foundation welcomes the We Want Our Future initiative as its newest Certified Educational Product partner. Launched and managed by University of Colorado graduate students and based in Boulder, Colo., the We Want Our Future initiative is a worldwide outreach project that challenges students to dream about…
Space Across The Curriculum Kicks Off Today
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 13, 2011) — The Space Foundation’s Space Across the Curriculum courses kick off this morning in Colorado Springs, Colo., with two concurrent week-long sessions: Earth Systems Science: Planetary Geology, which covers what shapes and creates Earth and other planets and moons in our solar system. This course, one of five being offered this summer to preK-12…
Space Foundation Participates in United Nations COPUOS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 8, 2011) — 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…
Iridium is New Space Foundation Corporate Member
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 3, 2011) — The Space Foundation welcomes new contributing member Iridium Communications Inc. 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.…