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To advance space-related endeavorsto inspire, enable and propel humanity
Space Foundation
Foremost advocate for spaceCivilCommercialNational security“New space”
IndependentNonprofitGlobal
What is the Space Foundation?
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What is the Space Foundation?
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Leader in:Space awarenessResearch and analysisEducational programsMajor industry events
Locations/RepresentativesColorado Springsworld headquartersWashington, D.C.Houston, TexasFlorida
Global Perspective
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Space is internationalCustomer base is globalSpace Foundation is a catalyst
Space SymposiumEducating constituentsDelegationsServing as an NGOLaunch visitsEmbassy events
Global Perspective
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Global presenceUnited Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer SpaceParticipation in global conferences
PartnershipsChinese Society of AstronauticsInternational Space UniversityEuroconsultRUSI
Space Awareness
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Media programsPublicity
Response and comment
Space briefingsWeb communication
www.SpaceFoundation.org
Space Watch
Presentations and tours
Space CertificationTM
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Certified Technology/ProductCertified Educational ProductCertified Imagination Product
Recognizing space-related productsthat improve life here on Earth
Space Technology Hall of Fame®
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Scholarly recognition
Space innovations with major impact on life on Earth
69 inductees since 1988
Future Space Technology Hall of Fame® in Space Foundation Discovery Center
Research and Analysis
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White papers andindustry reports
Third-party statements
Industry partnerships
Industry research
Advisory roles
Financial indices
The Space Report
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Space Foundation flagship publicationProvided to:
PolicymakersCorporate membersMedia
Available for purchase by:ResearchersEducatorsSpace professionalsSpace enthusiasts
PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space
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Based on:Historical research100 +interviews
Recommends pioneering as NASA’s singular, compelling purpose Distributed to policymakers, mediaBeginning of a dialogue
PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space
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Downloads available Full report
Executive Summary
Twitter #pioneerspace
Send thoughts to [email protected]
www.spacefoundation.org/research/pioneering
Public Policy
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Non-lobbyingTestimonyBackgrounders and briefsLegislative education programsPolicy monitoring and analysisD.C. briefingsSpace agency relationships
Space Symposium
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Premier gathering of space community30+ nations represented in 20139,000+ participants
Worldwide media coverage/recognition$25-$30 million local economic impactHeld every spring at The Broadmoor Hotel
Space Symposium
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Fabulous OpeningCeremony
Four days of programs
Two giant exhibit halls
Full slate of educationprograms
Networking
Cyber Conference
New Generation Space Leaders
Topical programs
Space Foundation Awards
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General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement AwardDouglas S. Morrow Public Outreach AwardAlan Shepard Technologyin Education AwardSpace Achievement AwardJohn L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration
New Generation Initiatives
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Space professionals age 35 and youngerForums, programs, resources and networking opportunitiesSpace Symposium programsGatherings associated withspace eventsEvents in space hub cities
Support and Funding
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Generated revenuesProgram and event fees
Corporate memberships
Product sales
Sponsorships
Donations
Audited financials: www.guidestar.org
Space Foundation Discovery Center
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Space Foundation Discovery Center Summer of Discovery
Northrop Grumman Science CenterFeaturing Science On a Sphere®
El Pomar Space Gallery Launch to the Moon Exhibit
Education Programs
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Helping PreK-20 teachers and students
integrate space into the classroom to improve students’ interest and
skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Classes for Students of All Ages
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Mars Yard Robotics Lab AGI Missions Simulator Lab
STARS Sphere courses
Educator Professional Development:
Space Across the Curriculum
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Educators professional developmentPre-service teacher trainingWeek-long, graduate-level, in-residence Space-related STEM contentInstantly transferable to the classroomContinuing education/master’s degree creditsFunded courses/scholarshipsLocal enrollment coursesSchool district /university contracts
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Astronomy Principles for the ClassroomBiological and Physical ResearchEarth Systems ScienceLunar/Mars Exploration and Base ConstructionMeteorology and Space WeatherPreK-2 Early Childhood Space ExplorationRocketrySpace Technologies in the Classroom
Educator Professional Development:
Space Across the Curriculum
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Advocates for space education Receive Space Foundation training and resourcesParticipate in Space Across the Curriculum coursesAttend Space SymposiumRole models for other teachers
Educator Professional Development:
Teacher Liaisons
School, Youth Group and Community Programs
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Discovery Center field tripsTours of Space Exhibits Audience with an Astronaut New Horizons
International Student Art ContestCareer Awareness and Workforce Development
Education Locations
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Space Foundation Discovery CenterNorthrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®El Pomar Space Gallery
Space Foundation Discovery Institute
Educator/student classroomsOnsite teaching laboratoriesNASA Educator Resource Center
Space-Centered Laboratories
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AGI Space Missions Simulator
$3M grantIndustry software
Mars Yard & Robotics LabHoneywell MarsRobotic ExperienceNXT LEGO® MINDSTORMS® and VEX Robots
Symposium Education Events
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Audience with an AstronautTeacher Liaison workshops, tours and activitiesExhibit Center toursCareer dayArt contestAlan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Opportunities to Support
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DonateGrantsScholarshipsMemorialsDonationsArtifacts
VolunteerSpace SymposiumEducation programsDiscovery CenterSpecial projects
Contact us to find out how you can help!
Want to Know More?
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Space Foundation4425 Arrowswest Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907www.SpaceFoundation.org
+1.719.576.8000+1.800.691.4000