Download - Space Foundation Overview 2012
Space Foundation
To advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity
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• Foremost advocate for space• Civil
• Commercial
• National security
• “New space”
• Global
• Non-profit
• Independent
What is the Space Foundation?
Mission:To advance space-related endeavors to
inspire, enable and propel humanity
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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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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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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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• Media programs
• Publicity
• Response and comment
• Space briefings
• Web communication
• www.SpaceFoundation.org
• Space Watch
• Presentations and tours
Space Awareness Activities
• Certified Technology Product
• Certified Educational Product
• Certified Imagination Product
Space CertificationTM
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Recognizing space-related productsthat improve life here on Earth
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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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• White papers and industry reports
• Third-party statements
• Industry partnerships
• Industry research
• Advisory roles
• Financial indices
Research & Analysis
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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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• Non-lobbying
• Testimony
• Backgrounders and briefs
• Legislative education programs
• Policy monitoring and analysis
• D.C. briefings
• Space agency relationships
Public Policy
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• 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
National Space Symposium
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• Fabulous Opening Ceremony• Four days of programs• Two giant exhibit halls• Full slate of education programs• Networking/business interaction
National Space Symposium
• Targeted Events: • Cyber 1.2 • New Generation
Space Leaders Program
• Topical programs
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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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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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Support and Funding
• Generated revenues
• Program and event fees
• Corporate Memberships
• Product sales
• Sponsorships
• Donations
• Audited financials: www.guidestar.org
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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
Helping PreK-20 teachers and students
integrate space into the classroom to improve students’ interest and
skills in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM)
Educational Programs
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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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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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• 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
Space Across the Curriculum
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Space Across the Curriculum
• Astronomy Principles for the Classroom
• 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
Charles County, Md.Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pueblo, Colo.
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• 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
Space Across the Curriculum
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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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STARS Program
• Hands-on science enrichment classroom/after-school program
• Custom-tailored to a school’s specific needs
Science, Technology, and Academic Readiness for Space
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New Horizons
• Community-centered science enrichment program
• Student programs
• Teacher workshops
• Field trips
• Town Hall meetings
• Astronaut/space professional visits
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• 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
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
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• Audience with an Astronaut
• Teacher Liaison workshops, tours and activities
• Exhibit Center tours
• Career day
• Art contest
• Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Symposium Education Events
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• Volunteer• National Space
Symposium• Education
Programs• Visitors Center• Special Projects
Opportunities to Support
• Donate• Grants• Scholarships• Memorials• Donations• Artifacts
Contact us to find out how you can help!
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Want to Know More?
Space Foundation4425 Arrowswest Drive
Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
www.SpaceFoundation.org
+1.719.576.8000
+1.800.691.4000