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- 1. Space Foundation To advancespace-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity
- 2. What is theSpace Foundation? Foremost advocate for space Civil Commercial National security “New space” Independent Nonprofit Global 2
- 3. What is theSpace Foundation? Leader in: Space awareness Research and analysis Educational programs Major industry events Locations/Representatives Colorado Springs world headquarters Washington, D.C. Houston, Texas Florida 3
- 4. Global Perspective Space isinternational Customer base is global Space Foundation is a catalyst Space Symposium Educating constituents Delegations Serving as an NGO Launch visits Embassy events 4
- 5. Global Perspective Global presence UnitedNations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Participation in global conferences Partnerships Chinese Society of Astronautics International Space University Euroconsult RUSI 5
- 6. Space Awareness Media programs Publicity Responseand comment Space briefings Web communication www.SpaceFoundation.org Space Watch Presentations and tours 6
- 7. TM Space Certification Certified Technology/Product CertifiedEducational Product Certified Imagination Product Recognizing space-related products that improve life here on Earth 7
- 8. Space Technology Hallof ® Fame 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 8
- 9. Research and Analysis Whitepapers and industry reports Third-party statements Industry partnerships Industry research Advisory roles Financial indexes 9
- 10. The Space Report SpaceFoundation flagship publication Provided to: Policymakers Corporate members Media Available for purchase by: Researchers Educators Space professionals Space enthusiasts 10
- 11. PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadershipin Space Based on: Historical research 100 +interviews Recommends pioneering as NASA’s singular, compelling purpose Distributed to policymakers, media Beginning of a dialogue 11
- 12. PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadershipin Space Downloads available Full report Executive Summary Twitter #pioneerspace Send thoughts to pioneering@spacefoundation.org www.spacefoundation.org/research/pioneering 12
- 13. Public Policy Non-lobbying Testimony Backgrounders andbriefs Legislative education programs Policy monitoring and analysis D.C. briefings Space agency relationships 13
- 14. Space Symposium Premier gatheringof 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 14
- 15. Space Symposium Fabulous Opening Ceremony CyberConference Four days of programs New Generation Space Leaders Two giant exhibit halls Topical programs Full slate of education programs Networking 15
- 16. Space Foundation Awards GeneralJames 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 16
- 17. New Generation Initiatives Spaceprofessionals age 35 and younger Forums, programs, resources and networking opportunities Space Symposium programs Gatherings associated with space events Events in space hub cities 17
- 18. Support and Funding Generatedrevenues Program and event fees Corporate memberships Product sales Sponsorships Donations Audited financials: www.guidestar.org 18
- 19. Space Foundation DiscoveryCenter 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 19
- 20. Education Programs Helping PreK-20 teachersand students integrate space into the classroom to improve students’ interest and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) 20
- 21. Classes for Studentsof All Ages Mars Robotics Laboratory AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory STARS Sphere courses 21
- 22. Educator Professional Development: SpaceAcross the Curriculum 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 22
- 23. Educator Professional Development: SpaceAcross the Curriculum 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 23
- 24. Educator Professional Development: TeacherLiaisons 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 24
- 25. School, Youth Groupand Community Programs Discovery Center field trips Tours of Space Exhibits Audience with an Astronaut New Horizons International Student Art Contest Career Awareness and Workforce Development 25
- 26. Space-Centered Education Labs AGISpace Missions Simulation Laboratory $3M grant Industry software Mars Robotics Laboratory Honeywell Mars Robotic Experience NXT LEGO® MINDSTORMS® and VEX Robots 26
- 27. Symposium Education Events Audiencewith an Astronaut Teacher Liaison workshops, tours and activities Exhibit Center tours Career day Art contest Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award 27
- 28. Opportunities to Support Donate Grants Scholarships Memorials Donations Artifacts Volunteer SpaceSymposium Education programs Discovery Center Special projects Contact us to find out how you can help! 28
- 29. Want to KnowMore? Space Foundation 4425 Arrowswest Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80907 www.SpaceFoundation.org +1.719.576.8000 +1.800.691.4000 29