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 indexes

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 pioneering@spacefoundation.org

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 Robotics Laboratory AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory

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

Space-Centered Education Labs

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AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory

$3M grantIndustry software

Mars Robotics LaboratoryHoneywell 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