The Space Foundation is a global non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs that advocates for and educates about space exploration. It leads efforts in space awareness, research, educational programs, and major industry events. The Foundation's mission is to inspire, enable, and propel humanity through advancing space endeavors. It provides programs and resources for space professionals, educators, students, and the public.
2. What is the Space Foundation?
• Foremost advocate for space
• Civil
• Commercial
• National security
• “New space”
• Global
• Non-profit Mission:
• Independent To advance space-related endeavors to
inspire, enable and propel humanity
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3. What is the Space Foundation?
• Leader in:
• Space awareness
• Research and analysis
• Educational programs
• Major industry events
• Locations/Representatives
• World HQ – Colorado Springs
• Washington, D.C.
• Houston, Texas
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4. Global Perspective
• Space is international
• Customer base is global
• Space Foundation is a catalyst
• National Space Symposium activities
• Educating constituents
• Delegations
• Serving as an NGO
• Launch visits
• Embassy events
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5. Global Perspective
• Global presence
• United Nations Committee on
Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
• Participation in global
conferences
• Partnerships
• Chinese Society of Astronautics
• International Space University
• Euroconsult
• RUSI
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6. Space Awareness Activities
• Media programs
• Publicity
• Response and comment
• Space briefings
• Web communication
• www.SpaceFoundation.org
• Space Watch
• Presentations and tours
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7. Space CertificationTM
• Certified Technology Product
• Certified Educational Product
• Certified Imagination Product
Recognizing space-related products
that improve life here on Earth
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8. Space Technology Hall of Fame®
• Scholarly recognition
• Space innovations
with major impact on
life on Earth
• 65 inductees since
1988
• Creating a physical Space
Technology Hall of Fame in
new Space Foundation
Visitors Center
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9. Research & Analysis
• White papers and industry reports
• Third-party statements
• Industry partnerships
• Industry research
• Advisory roles
• Financial indices
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10. The Space Report
• Space Foundation flagship
publication
• Provided to:
• Policymakers
• Corporate Members
• Media
• Available for purchase
• Researchers
• Educators
• Space professionals
• Space enthusiasts
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11. Public Policy
• Non-lobbying
• Testimony
• Backgrounders and briefs
• Legislative education
programs
• Policy monitoring and analysis
• D.C. briefings
• Space agency
relationships
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12. National Space Symposium
• Premier gathering of entire
space community
• Held every spring at The
Broadmoor
• $25-$30 million economic
impact
• Worldwide media coverage
• 9,000+ participants
• 30 nations represented in 2012
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13. National Space Symposium
• Fabulous Opening Ceremony
• Four days of programs
• Two giant exhibit halls
• Full slate of education programs
• Networking/business interaction
• Targeted Events:
• Cyber 1.2
• New Generation
Space Leaders
Program
• Topical programs
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14. Space Foundation Awards
• General James E.
Hill Lifetime Space
Achievement Award
• Douglas S. Morrow
Public
Outreach Award
• Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
• Space Achievement Award
• John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space
Exploration
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15. New Generation Initiatives
• Young space professionals
• 35 and younger
• Forums, programs, resources
and networking opportunities
• National Space Symposium
New Generation Space Leaders
Program
• Gatherings associated with
space events
• Events in space hub cities
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16. Support and Funding
• Generated revenues
• Program and event fees
• Corporate Memberships
• Product sales
• Sponsorships
• Donations
• Audited financials:
www.guidestar.org
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17. Opening October 2012:
Space Foundation Visitors Center
• Northrop Grumman Science
Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®
• El Pomar Space Gallery Launch to the
Moon Exhibit
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18. Educational Programs
Helping PreK-20
teachers and students
integrate space into the
classroom to improve
students’ interest and
skills in
science, technology, en
gineering and
mathematics (STEM)
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19. Space Foundation Discovery Institute
• Space Foundation international
education center
• Classrooms for educator and
student courses
• Onsite teaching laboratories
• NASA Educator Resource
Center
• On the campus of Jack
Swigert Aerospace
Academy
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20. Space-Centered Laboratories
• AGI Space Missions Simulator
• $3M grant
• Astrogator
• Systems Tool Kit (STK)
• Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK)
• Mars Yard & Robotics Lab
• Honeywell Mars Robotic
Experience
• NXT LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
and VEX Robots
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21. Space Across the Curriculum
• Week-long intensive graduate-level
in-residence courses
• Focused on teachers
• Some taught side-by-side with students
• Space-related STEM education content
• Instantly transferable
to the classroom
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22. Space Across the Curriculum
• Astronomy Principles for the
Charles County, Md. Classroom
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pueblo, Colo. • Biological and Physical Research
• Earth Systems Science
• Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base
Construction
• Meteorology and Space Weather
• Pre-K-2 Early Childhood Space
Exploration
• Rocketry
• Space Technologies in the
Classroom
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23. Space Across the Curriculum
• Continuing education/master’s degree
credits
• Open enrollment in Colorado Springs
• Contracted classes for school districts
• Funded courses for specific
geographical areas
• National Space Symposium
workshops for Teacher Liaisons
• Scholarships available
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24. Teacher Liaisons
• Advocates for space
education
• Receive Space Foundation
training and resources
• Participate in Space Across
the Curriculum courses
• Attend National Space
Symposium
• Serve as role models for
other teachers
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25. STARS Program
Science, Technolo
gy, and Academic
Readiness for
Space
• Hands-on science enrichment
classroom/after-school
program
• Custom-tailored to a school’s
specific needs
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26. New Horizons
• Community-centered
science enrichment
program
• Student programs
• Teacher workshops
• Field trips
• Town Hall meetings
• Astronaut/space
professional visits
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27. Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
• Aerospace-focused public middle school
• Partnership with Colorado Springs School District 11
• Science, technology, engineering, arts and math
(STEAM)
• Space-related curriculum
• Teacher training and support
• Onsite space laboratories
• Space Foundation programs
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28. Symposium Education Events
• Audience with an
Astronaut
• Teacher Liaison
workshops, tours and
activities
• Exhibit Center tours
• Career day
• Art contest
• Alan Shepard
Technology in
Education Award
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29. Opportunities to Support
• Donate • Volunteer
• Grants • National Space
Symposium
• Scholarships
• Education
• Memorials Programs
• Donations • Visitors Center
• Artifacts • Special Projects
Contact us to find out
how you can help!
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30. Want to Know More?
Space Foundation
4425 Arrowswest Drive
Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
www.SpaceFoundation.org
+1.719.576.8000
+1.800.691.4000
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