Space Foundation Press Releases
27th National Space Symposium Hosts Local Students and Teachers from Across the Country
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 11, 2011) — This week the Space Foundation is hosting nearly 1,800 local students and 95 teachers from 18 states at a number of education activities at the 27th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The programs include educator professional development, national recognition of an outstanding…
Communications Crosslink between Northrop Grumman-Built STSS Satellites Extends Real-Time ‘Stereo Tracking’ of Space Objects
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (April 11, 2011) — The communications crosslink between the twin Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) Demonstration satellites, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), has shown its effectiveness in transmitting high-precision, real-time missile tracking data to the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The radio frequency (RF)…
Cressey: Cybercrime, Cyberespionage, Cyberwarfare
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 11, 2011) — Roger Cressey, senior vice president, Booz Allen Hamilton, speaking today at the Space Foundation’s Cyber 1.1 event in Colorado Springs, said that, formerly, threat analysis focused more on capabilities than intent. In the post-9/11 environment, however, he said that the roles are reversed. “We know a great deal…
It All Starts Tomorrow
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 10, 2011) — The 27th National Space Symposium and the companion Cyber 1.1 event start tomorrow, Monday, April 11, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. This year’s events include almost 100 speakers, inspiring awards, the Boeing Exhibit Center’s new Lower Level and outdoor Showroom, programs for New Generation young…
27th National Space Symposium Starts Monday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 8, 2011) — The 27th National Space Symposium and the companion Cyber 1.1 event starts Monday, April 11, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The uncertainty created by the potential of a government shutdown this week may result in some changes in the agenda, but the program will continue as planned.…
Northrop Grumman Chief Executive and President Wes Bush to Speak at 27th National Space Symposium
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (April 8, 2011) – Northrop Grumman CEO and President Wes Bush will discuss our nation’s space development programs in a speech to the National Space Symposium on April 12, including consideration of what the space industry needs to do to return to sustainability in the current difficult economic environment. In addition to…
U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman Accomplish Goals for At-Sea Demonstration of Maritime Laser
NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif. (April 8, 2011) — The U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) have successfully demonstrated high-energy, solid-state laser defenses at sea by completing a “counter-material” test of the Maritime Laser Demonstrator (MLD) against small boats. Photos accompanying this release are available at http://media.globenewswire.com/noc/mediagallery.html?pkgid=9476 Northrop Grumman designed and built…
Aerojet's Dave Caldwell Expands Role in Missile Defense and Strategic Programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 8, 2011) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that Dave Caldwell, director for Missile Defense and Strategic programs in the company’s Washington, D.C. Operations office, will assume the added responsibility of supporting Aerojet’s efforts to foster a sustainable and innovative U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base. He also will continue…
27th National Space Symposium to Continue as Planned
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 8, 2011) — Even with the possibility of a government shutdown, the 27th National Space Symposium will continue as planned. Many speakers, attendees and exhibiters have confirmed that they still plan to participate as originally scheduled; however, in the event of a shutdown, some Federal government speakers may not appear. At…
The Space Report 2011 Reveals Continued Space Sector Growth Driven by Commercial Businesses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 7, 2011) — GPS and satellite television revenues continue to fuel overall growth in the space sector, helping the industry overcome a challenging economy. The overall global space economy rose to $276.52 billion in government budgets and commercial revenue in 2010, 7.7 percent above the 2009 figures reported by the Space…