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Foremost advocate for space
Civil
Commercial
National security
“New space”
Independent
Nonprofit
Global
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 international
Customer base is global
Space Foundation is a catalystNational Space Symposium
Educating constituents
Delegations
Serving as an NGO
Launch visits
Embassy 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 briefings
Web communicationwww.SpaceFoundation.org
Space Watch
Presentations and tours
Space CertificationTM
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Certified Technology/Product
Certified Educational Product
Certified 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 research
100 +interviews
Recommends pioneering asNASA’s singular, compelling purpose
Distributed to policymakers, media
Beginning 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 community
30+ nations represented in 2013
9,000+ participants
Worldwide media coverage/recognition
$25-$30 million local economic impact
Held 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 Award
Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
Alan Shepard Technologyin Education Award
Space Achievement Award
John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration
New Generation Initiatives
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Space professionals age 35 and younger
Forums, programs, resources and networking opportunities
Space Symposium programs
Gatherings associated withspace events
Events in space hub cities
Support and Funding
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Generated revenues
Program 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 Center
Featuring 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 development
Pre-service teacher training
Week-long, graduate-level, in-residence
Space-related STEM content
Instantly transferable to the classroom
Continuing education/master’s degree credits
Funded courses/scholarships
Local enrollment courses
School district /university contracts
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Astronomy Principles for the Classroom
Biological and Physical Research
Earth Systems Science
Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base Construction
Meteorology and Space Weather
PreK-2 Early Childhood Space Exploration
Rocketry
Space Technologies in the Classroom
Educator Professional Development:
Space Across the Curriculum
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Advocates for space education
Receive Space Foundation training and resources
Participate in Space Across the Curriculum courses
Attend Space Symposium
Role models for other teachers
Educator Professional Development:
Teacher Liaisons
School, Youth Group and Community Programs
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Discovery Center field trips
Tours of Space Exhibits
Audience with an Astronaut
New Horizons
International Student Art Contest
Career 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 classrooms
Onsite teaching laboratories
NASA Educator Resource Center
Space-Centered Laboratories
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AGI Space Missions Simulator
$3M grant
Industry software
Mars Yard & Robotics Lab
Honeywell MarsRobotic Experience
NXT LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
and VEX Robots
Symposium Education Events
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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
Opportunities to Support
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Donate
Grants
Scholarships
Memorials
Donations
Artifacts
Volunteer
Space Symposium
Education programs
Discovery Center
Special projects
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