2. Foremost advocate for space
Civil
Commercial
National security
“New space”
Independent
Nonprofit
Global
What is the Space Foundation?
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3. What is the Space Foundation?
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Leader in:
Space awareness
Research and analysis
Educational programs
Major industry events
Locations/Representatives
Colorado Springs
world headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Houston, Texas
Florida
4. Global Perspective
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Space is international
Customer base is global
Space Foundation is a catalyst
National Space Symposium
Educating constituents
Delegations
Serving as an NGO
Launch visits
Embassy events
5. Global Perspective
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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
8. 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
9. Research and Analysis
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White papers and
industry reports
Third-party statements
Industry partnerships
Industry research
Advisory roles
Financial indices
10. The Space Report
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Space Foundation flagship publication
Provided to:
Policymakers
Corporate members
Media
Available for purchase by:
Researchers
Educators
Space professionals
Space enthusiasts
11. PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S.
Leadership in Space
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Based on:
Historical research
100 +interviews
Recommends
pioneering as
NASA’s singular, compelling purpose
Distributed to policymakers, media
Beginning of a dialogue
12. PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S.
Leadership in Space
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Downloads available
Full report
Executive Summary
Twitter #pioneerspace
Send thoughts to
pioneering@spacefoundation.org
www.spacefoundation.org/research/pioneering
14. 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
15. Space Symposium
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Fabulous Opening
Ceremony
Four days of programs
Two giant exhibit halls
Full slate of education
programs
Networking
Cyber Conference
New Generation
Space Leaders
Topical programs
16. Space Foundation Awards
16
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
17. New Generation Initiatives
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Space professionals age 35 and
younger
Forums, programs, resources and
networking opportunities
Space Symposium programs
Gatherings associated with
space events
Events in space hub cities
18. Support and Funding
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Generated revenues
Program and event fees
Corporate memberships
Product sales
Sponsorships
Donations
Audited financials: www.guidestar.org
19. 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
20. 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)
21. Classes for Students of All Ages
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Mars Yard Robotics Lab AGI Missions Simulator Lab
STARS Sphere courses
22. 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
25. 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
26. Education Locations
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Space Foundation Discovery Center
Northrop 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
27. Space-Centered Laboratories
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AGI Space Missions
Simulator
$3M grant
Industry software
Mars Yard & Robotics Lab
Honeywell Mars
Robotic Experience
NXT LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
and VEX Robots
28. 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
