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Space Watch: March 2010 (Volume: 9, Issue: 3)
The View From Here To Boldly Go Where Ever Spotlight 26th National Space Symposium will be Best Ever Seeing is Believing Swigert Award Goes to LCROSS Mission Tennessee Teacher Wins Shepard Award Symposium Events Focus on “New Generation” Co-Sponsors Make Symposium Special AGS Exhibit Center to Show Off Technology Podcast Previews SSA/Debris Panel Cyber 1.0…
To Boldly Go Where Ever
Former Space Foundation Chairman of the Board the Honorable Jaime Oaxaca frequently encouraged us to test our plans and intentions against our mission statement and strategic plan, saying: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” Sadly, this seems to be precisely the modus operandi of the Obama White House…
26th National Space Symposium will be Best Ever
The 26th National Space Symposium, April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., is shaping up to be bigger, better, and more specifically targeted to attendees’ individual needs than ever before. More Networking If your main reason for attending the National Space Symposium is networking – and most participant’s is – this year’s program…
Mars vs. Moon
Four Air Force Captains from Schriever Air Force Base presented a lively debate on the future of the U.S. space program to sixth grade students at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in February. The Air Force base and the school are both based in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation asked the Captains to participate…
Impressions of Space
How much do very young children understand about space? Students at The Classical Academy Central in Colorado Springs, Colo., recently sent thank you notes to former astronaut Wendy B. Lawrence, thanking her for speaking with them at their school. The Space Foundation sponsored Lawrence’s visit to the school. Made from colorful construction paper and decorated…
Teachers: Bring the Universe to Students' Fingertips
The new Hubble 3D IMAX® 3D space film, which Space Watch reported on last month (to see article, click here), offers teachers an opportunity to treat students to the ultimate field trip. Through the power of the film, classes can journey through distant galaxies to explore the mysteries of our celestial surroundings, accompany space-walking astronauts as…
HazNet – All Hazards Network Earns Certification
The HazNet – All Hazards Network, a web-based emergency management system provided by NVision Solutions Inc., has been designated a Certified Space Service by the Space Foundation. HazNet combines the visual power of satellite-based Graphic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and analysis with the Department of Homeland Security-mandated reporting and organizational requirements of the National Incident…
Space Artist Robert McCall Dies at 90
Space Artist Robert McCall, whose work graces the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum and the Space Foundation’s headquarters building, died in Scottsdale Arizona on Feb. 26 at the age of 90. McCall created concept sketches for Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Disney’s The Black Hole, designed the poster art for Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece 2001:…
Report from Washington, D.C.
Early last month, President Barack Obama released his proposed $3.8 trillion budget for the 2011 fiscal year, which gives NASA a proposed boost of $1.3 billion next year and a $6 billion increase over the next five years. To see the budget proposal, click here. The President’s plan zeroes out funding for the Constellation Program…
Faster, Safer, Greener
The Space Foundation’s Solutions from Space: Faster, Safer, Greener Commercial Aviation details how space technology is dramatically improving air traffic management. According to the paper, the advanced positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities offered by satellite systems can: Reduce air traffic congestion Lower fuel consumption Reduce noise pollution Lessen environmental impact Provide clearer, more accurate, real-time…