Tag: space foundation
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Space Symposium returns for 41st edition with focus on Artemis program, successful moon mission
This week, leaders from around the globe are gathering in Colorado Springs for the annual Space Symposium with a renewed focus on moon missions following the return of the Artemis II astronauts. The splashdown came as NASA and private industry focus on deep space exploration, thanks in no small part to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.…
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Space Force Association tackles awareness and education gap
Less than 10% of Americans know the Space Force exists. It’s a problem the Colorado Springs-based Space Force Association is tackling by starting chapters across the country to host events and educate school children, lawmakers and others about the youngest military branch and its mission, said Retired Col. Bill Woolf, the association’s CEO. The Space…
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Astronaut looks to inspire young minds to solve our insurmountable challenges
Children peered through telescopes, made models with 3D pens, and chatted with an astronaut Wednesday night at a Space Foundation event aimed at inspiring interest in space. Retired Navy Capt. Dominic Anthony “Tony” Antonelli, a former NASA astronaut, was among the main attractions at the Space in Community event and answered questions, such as “Will…
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New Space Foundation partnership will better integrate Japanese companies into US space industry
The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation is helping Japan strengthen its ties with the U.S. space industry. Space Foundation’s Space Commerce Institute, which connects entrepreneurs, companies and countries with the global space economy, is partnering with Tokyo-based cross U, the organizations announced Thursday. The collaboration will prepare Japanese companies for space-related partnerships across the world and…
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Space as a hook: Educators using space to empower students, future workforce
As a longtime educator, Jami Seabolt knows it’s not always easy to get her students excited about math, science or reading. Giving them any reason to talk about space, on the other hand, is much easier. A fifth grade teacher at Skyway Elementary School, Seabolt has implemented space-related education and resources into her classes to…
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Former ISS astronaut and educator Barbara Morgan talks space education in Colorado Springs
Former NASA astronaut and Teacher In Space Barbara Morgan told educators at the Space Symposium last week that increasing the time, resources and creativity given to science education is key to building the next generation of astronauts. “If we didn’t have high quality teachers and students in great classrooms getting high quality education, none of…
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Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to get major new attraction
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is preparing for a major new attraction — a full-scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope. The Space Foundation announced Northrop Grumman gifted the $1 million model to the Discovery Center during Space Symposium this week. “James Webb is a one-of-a-kind instrument that is going to revolutionize the way we look…
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6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Colorado Rockies opening day, eclipse party and more
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SUNDAY The community orchestra Pikes Peak Philharmonic has a triple dose of classical works on its bill this weekend: “William Tell Overture” by Rossini, “Russian Easter Overture” by Rimsky-Korsakov and Brahms’s Symphony No. 1. Showtime is 3 p.m. Sunday at Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada…
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6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Colorado Rockies opening day, eclipse party and more
SUNDAY The community orchestra Pikes Peak Philharmonic has a triple dose of classical works on its bill this weekend: “William Tell Overture” by Rossini, “Russian Easter Overture” by Rimsky-Korsakov and Brahms’s Symphony No. 1. Showtime is 3 p.m. Sunday at Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Blvd., but you can show up at 2:15 p.m. for…