Space Foundation News
Globalization of Space Draws New Market Entrants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2010) — The new U.S. national space policy, released in June 2010, contains significant changes from the previous policy, released in 2006. One example is an expanded list of the ways in which the United States intends to engage in international cooperation on space-related projects, reflecting the increase in the…
Apply Now: Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award Recognizes Educators Who Use Technology to Inspire Students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2010) — Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2011 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space…
Aug. 31 is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for the Space Technology Hall of Fame®
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 13, 2010) — Time is running out to submit a nomination for induction into the prestigious Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2011. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. The deadline is Tuesday, August 31, and…
You Can Still Vote
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 12, 2010) — There is still time to vote on your favorite Space Hero. It’s easy. There are no lists to choose from, no specific criteria, no rules … just give us a name and tell us why … click here to take the survey. Then, watch the Space Foundation website…
Space Helps Coloradans Find Free Beer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2010) — The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation has recognized the updated and revised 4th Edition Beer Drinker’s Guide to Colorado as a certified Space Imagination Product. The map integrates enhanced GPS-enabled measurements into the locations and chart data of fourteener* elevations and incorporates new Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) digital…
Read Space Watch for Good Stuff
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 9, 2010) — The August issue of Space Watch went out last week. If you are a subscriber, make sure to take some time to read it. If you don’t subscribe, click here to see the Space Foundation’s monthly e-newsletter. It’s free and it’s full of interesting information. This issue includes…
Who is Your Space Hero?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2010) — Space Heroes can be found many places: in the movies, in comic books and graphic novels, on television, and in real life. No matter who they are or where you find them, they all know that space exploration is a noble and worthy pursuit. The Space Foundation wants…
Outlast® Technology Absorbs Body Heat
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2010) — Outlast® technology, originally designed for use in space, is now also helping to enhance the comfort of law enforcement officers and golfers. Outlast® technology is now exclusively available in select NIJ .06-certified ballistic systems sold by Point Blank Body Armor and Protective Apparel Corporation of America. With its thermo-regulating properties,…
Space Foundation Certified Space Technology™ Purifies Water in Mexico
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2010) — A Space Foundation Certified Space Technology™ is helping save lives among the poorest – and youngest – residents of Chiapas, Mexico. The southernmost state of Mexico, Chiapas is located toward the southeast of the country, bordering Guatemala to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Chiapas has…
Marquez, Panel Address U.S. Space Policy
On July 22, the Space Foundation and the Global Technology Institute held a discussion on the recently released U.S. Space Policy featuring keynote speaker Peter Marquez, director of space policy for the National Security Council. Marquez, who is responsible for development and oversight of the President’s space policies, said the administration is trying to maintain/re-focus…