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
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 space community
• 30 nations represented in 2012
• 9,000+ participants
National Space Symposium
• Worldwide media coverage/recognition
• $25-$30 million local economic impact
• Held every spring at The Broadmoor Hotel
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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 1.3 • 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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Classes for Students of All Ages
Mars Yard Robotics Lab
Science On A Sphere® ClassesSTARS
AGI Missions Simulator Lab
Coming Soon!
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• Space Across the Curriculum Courses• Week-long graduate-level in-residence
• Space-related STEM education content
• Instantly transferable to the classroom
• Continuing education/master’s degree credits
• Local enrollment/school district contracts
• Funded courses/scholarships
• Pre-Service Teacher Courses• Based on Space Across the Curriculum
Educator Professional Development: Courses
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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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• 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
Educator Professional Development: Teacher Liaisons
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• Tours of Space Exhibits
• Audience with an Astronaut
• New Horizons
• International Student Art Contest
• Career Awareness and Workforce Development
Student, Youth Group and Community Programs
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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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Education Locations
• Space Foundation World Headquarters• Northrop Grumman Science Center,
featuring Science On a Sphere®
• Space Foundation Discovery Institute
• Educator and student classrooms• 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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• 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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• 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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Want to Know More?
Space Foundation4425 Arrowswest Drive
Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
www.SpaceFoundation.org
+1.719.576.8000
+1.800.691.4000