COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2017) - Important insight into national defense will be shared at the 33rd Space Symposium by senior U.S. military leadership, including featured speakers:

• Winston A. Beauchamp, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space; Director Principal Department of Defense Space Advisor Staff, U.S. Air Force
• Lt. Gen. David J. Buck, USAF, Commander, 14th Air Force, Air Force Space Command; Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, U.S. Strategic Command
• Gen. David L. Goldfein, USAF, (pictured), Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force
• Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, USAF, Commander, Air Force Space Command

The Space Foundation's 33rd Space Symposium will be held April 3-6, 2017, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., and is considered to be the single most important global space conference for connecting government, military and industry leadership.

Of special interest to military on the 33rd Space Symposium agenda:

• the Space Warfighters Luncheon on April 4, with featured speaker Brig. Gen. John Shaw, USAF, Deputy Director, Global Operations, Global Operations Directorate, U.S. Strategic Command
• featured speaker Gen. John E. Hyten, USAF, Commander, United States Strategic Command
• a panel discussion on "Military to Military - New Relationships in Space Collaboration," with moderator Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, USAF, Director of Plans and Policy, U.S. Strategic Command
• Corporate Partnership Dinner speaker Gen. David L. Goldfein, USAF, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, with master of ceremonies Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF (Ret.), Vice Chairman, Space Foundation

See the complete agenda at https://www.spacesymposium.org/

Military and Government Registration
In consideration of budget constraints, the Space Foundation offers reduced registration pricing for active duty military and government personnel, which includes admission to Symposium general sessions, one ticket to a Symposium luncheon and a ticket to each Symposium dinner. It also includes admission to the Symposium's Boeing Exhibit Center and Pavilion, with more than 180 displays of the world's latest space technology, products and services.

Take advantage now of the active military/government rate, with secure online registration at https://www.spacesymposium.org/. Special military pricing does not apply to contractors who work for or with the government or military.

Sponsorship
Co-sponsors for the 33rd Space Symposium include: AGI;Ball Aerospace; Blue Origin; Boeing; Colorado Space Coalition; Dynetics; El Pomar Foundation:Inmarsat; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon; Secure World Foundation; SES Government Solutions; Stellar Solutions; SpaceX; Spincraft; United Launch Alliance (ULA).

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 11, 2017) - The Boeing Exhibit Center and Pavilion has sold out months in advance of the Space Foundation's 33rd Space Symposium, to be held April 3 - 6, 2017, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. This is the earliest in the Symposium's 33-year history that the exhibit center has sold out.

For 2017, The Boeing Company is sponsoring the Symposium's two exhibit halls -- the Boeing Exhibit Center, located at Broadmoor Hall, and the adjacent Boeing Exhibit Center Pavilion. The combined exhibit center's 180 displays of the latest in space technology, products and services will include 34 first-time Symposium exhibitors and 25 exhibitors from outside of the U.S.

The 33rd Space Symposium is expected to attract thousands of space leaders from dozens of countries to Colorado Springs for the four-day conference. See the agenda, speaker list and registration information at www.spacesymposium.org.

The Boeing Exhibit Center and Pavilion will open Monday evening, April 3, immediately following the Space Symposium's opening ceremony, and will be open through Thursday, April 6. The exhibit center is only open to Space Symposium participants, and is not open to the general public. See the complete list of exhibitors and a map of the exhibits at www.spacesymposium.org.

In the Boeing Exhibit Center Pavilion, visit the Space Foundation booth, number 1204, and see an exhibit of the Space Foundation's 2017 International Student Art Contest winning artwork from around the world.

Follow the conversation leading up to and during the 33rd Space Symposium on Twitter and Instagram with the official hashtags: #33SS and #SpaceSymposium.

Reserve exhibit space now for the 34th Space Symposium, to be held April 16 - 19, 2018, at The Broadmoor, by contacting Exhibitor@spacefoundation.org.

Sponsorship
Co-sponsors for the 33rd Space Symposium include: AGI;Ball Aerospace; Blue Origin; Boeing; Colorado Space Coalition; Dynetics; El Pomar Foundation:Inmarsat; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon; Secure World Foundation; SES Government Solutions; Stellar Solutions; SpaceX; Spincraft; United Launch Alliance (ULA).

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

Leading up to the Corporate Partnership Dinner at the 33^rd Space Symposium on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, will be the Corporate Partnership Cocktail Reception, sponsored this year by El Pomar Foundation. The reception will honor the companies and organizations that support, sponsor and partner with the Space Foundation.

El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in Colorado. El Pomar contributes approximately $22 million annually through grants and Community Stewardship programs to support Colorado nonprofit organizations involved in health, human services, education, arts and humanities, and civic and community initiatives. Spencer and Julie Penrose founded El Pomar in 1937. To learn more about El Pomar Foundation, please go to www.elpomar.org.

Where to See the Artwork
Winning artwork submitted for this year’s contest can be seen on the International Student Art Contest website gallery at http://art.spacefoundation.org/winners-gallery/2017, and all of the submitted artwork can be seen at http://art.spacefoundation.org.

About the Judging Panel

The panel of judges comprised:

• Richard Green, senior artist/designer with more than 20 years experience in creating and designing for the video game, aerospace and industrial design industries, Seattle, Wash.
• Nicole Stott, accomplished space artist and former NASA Astronaut who worked on the International Space Station in 2009 and 2011. She supports several non-profit organizations focused onScience, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), Tampa, Fla.
• Joe Vinton, digital artist, Renderosity Artist of the Year, Burton, Trent, United Kingdom

Children's Art Expertise

• Hans Wolfe, middle and upper school visual arts, Visiting Artist Coordinator, Art Department Chair, The Colorado Springs School, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Commercial Art Expertise

• Lourn Eidal, Assistant Art Director, Crystal Peak Design, Colorado Springs, Colo.
• Susanne Arens, President, Crystal Peak Design and Art Director, photographer, fine artist, college instructor, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Studio Tour, Springs Recovery Connection board member, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Learn more about the annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest by visiting www.spacefoundation.org/artcontest.

About the Space Foundation


Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites – www.SpaceFoundation.org and DiscoverSpace.org– and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch. 

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Space Foundation contact:
Colleen Parith, Coordinator -- Social Media & Public Relations
media@spacefoundation.org

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 23, 2017) - The Space Foundation is bringing together investors and experts from the microsat, launch and data science communities to discuss "Big Data and the Future of Space," at the 33rd Space Symposium, to be held April 3-6 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The discussion will be moderated by space investor Dylan Taylor, with panelists:

• Jason Andrews, Chief Executive Officer, Spaceflight Industries
• Zachary Bogue, Co-Managing Partner, Data Collective
• Lars Dyrud, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, OmniEarth Inc.
• Jane Poynter, Chief Executive Officer, World View
• Jeffrey Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalGlobe

The panel is one of several at this four-day international conference focusing on the future of the business of space. Thousands of global space decision makers from dozens of countries are expected to attend the Symposium, considered to be the single most important space conference for connecting government, military and industry leaders from around the world.

Attendees will connect with their customers at the Symposium's Boeing Exhibit Center and Boeing Exhibit Center Pavilion, featuring 180 displays of the world's latest space technology, products and services.

All of the Symposium speakers and panels can be found on the complete agenda at https://www.spacesymposium.org/. A discount is available on standard industry registration if paid by March 3, 2017.

Sponsorship
Co-sponsors for the 33rd Space Symposium include: AGI;Ball Aerospace; Blue Origin; Boeing; Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Space Coalition; Dynetics; El Pomar Foundation;Harris; Inmarsat; L3 Technologies; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon; Secure World Foundation; SES Government Solutions; Stellar Solutions; SpaceX; Spincraft; Tesat Spacecom; United Launch Alliance (ULA).

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

Sponsor Highlight: Ball Aerospace 

The featured speaker for the 33^rd Space Symposium’s Space Warfighters Luncheon will be Brig. Gen. John Shaw, USAF, Deputy Director, Global Operations, Global Operations Directorate, U.S/ Strategic Command.  The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 4, at The Broadmoor, and is co-sponsored by Ball Aerospace. Reserve luncheon tickets in advance here.

About Ball Aerospace

Ball Aerospace pioneers discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.  We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely. For more information, visit www.ball.com/aerospace or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.

See more information about Ball Aerospace here.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 24, 2017) - The Space Foundation continues to grow international participation in its Teacher Liaison program, which now includes one educator each from Australia, Ethiopia, Guam, Kenya and Portugal, plus 26 educators from India, bringing the total number of international Teacher Liaisons to 31.

For 2017, the Space Foundation has added 28 more Teacher Liaisons, bringing the total number of educators in the program to nearly 200. The teachers were selected by a panel comprising experienced Teacher Liaisons and representatives from the space industry and the military.

Educators from anywhere in the world may apply for the Teacher Liaison program online, and are selected based on their active promotion of space and science education. They serve as advocates for space-themed education, and use Space Foundation-provided training and resources to further integrate space principles into the classroom.

Started in 2002, this prestigious, internationally-recognized program provides extraordinary educators with benefits and privileges that improve teaching skills, strengthens resumes and influences space and science education at an international level. The program is open to public, private and homeschool teachers and school administrators, including principals, specialists, curriculum and instruction developers and administrators, and others who deliver education programs to students.

A new flight of Teacher Liaisons is selected each January. Once selected, Teacher Liaisons may remain active in the program as long as they continue to meet requirements for using and advocating for space-based education in their classrooms or schools. They serve as active links between the Space Foundation and their schools and school districts, and often work with other space organizations, such as NASA.

The 28 Teacher Liaisons added this year will be publicly recognized at the Space Foundation's 33rd Space Symposium, to be held April 3-6 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. In addition to Space Symposium participation, Teacher Liaisons may also become involved with the Space Foundation's virtual distance-delivery education programs.

The 2017 Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons include:

Ethiopia
Biniyam Kebede, Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS), Addis Ababa

Guam
Kathrin Interian, Andersen Elementary School, Yigo

Kenya
Owour Victor Onyango, Nasokol Girls Secondary School, Kapenguria

Maharashtra, India
Nandini Charles, Vikhe Patil Memorial School, Pune

Portugal
Vitor Fernandes, Agrupamento de Escolas do Forte da Casa, Forte da Casa

U.S. States
Colorado
Scott Apodaca-Eacker, Galileo School of Math & Science, Colorado Springs
Christie Cutshall, Prospect Ridge Academy, Broomfield
Elizabeth Henrikson, Fruita Middle School, Fruita
Tracy Scharp, Falcon Middle School, Peyton
Elizabeth Torrez, Sabin Middle School, Colorado Springs

Florida
Courtney Black, Mariner Middle School, Cape Coral

Georgia
Renuka Rajasekaran, Luella High School, Locust Grove
 
Maryland
Brady Loomer, St. Mark's School, Southborough

Massachusetts
John Reichenberg, Parkside High School, Salisbury
David Wood, Milton M. Somers Middle School, La Plata

Missouri
Frances Manahan, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla
Jessika Zink, Rolla Middle School, Rolla

Montana
Kaye Ebelt, Target Range School, Missoula

North Carolina
Abria Vodenichar, Bethany Community Middle School, Reidsville

New York
Yelyzaveta Kalinichenko, Wadleigh Secondary School, Manhattan

Ohio
Sarah Freundlich, Eastern Elementary School, Lexington

Oklahoma
Annie Overose McGill, Burroughs Elementary School, Tulsa
Pengpeng Jiang, Jenks Southeast Elementary, Tulsa

Pennsylvania
Andrea Mangold, Holland Elementary School, Holland

Texas
Margaret Baguio, NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium, Austin
Kaci Heins, Space Center Houston, Houston
Molly Nipper, Bendwood School, Houston

Washington, D.C.
Jeamay Palo, Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School

Learn more about Teacher Liaisons and Space Foundation education programs by visiting https://www.discoverspace.org/

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. is providing sponsorship for the General James E. Hill Lifetime Achievement Award Luncheon, this year honoring the late Piers Sellers, Ph.D. OBE.

The luncheon will be held during the 33^rd Space Symposium, on April 5, at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colo. Springs, Colo.  Purchase tickets for the luncheon here.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 97,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

For more information, click here.

The Space Foundation would like to thank Sustaining Partner Harris Corporation for its co-sponsorship of the inaugural Women's Global Gathering, coinciding with the 33rd Space Symposium.

Scheduled for Thursday, April 6, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., in Colorado Hall at The Broadmoor, the Gathering will include a luncheon, followed by a diverse panel of senior leaders who will share their insights into the important role of women in the exploration of space.

The Women's Global Gathering is open to both men and women, and Space Symposium registration is not required to attend the luncheon. Purchase tickets to the luncheon here.

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers' toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports customers in more than 100 countries, has approximately $7.5 billion in annual revenue and 21,000 employees worldwide. The company is organized into four business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Systems and Critical Networks.

Learn more at harris.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 30, 2017) - For its Space Symposium panel discussion on innovation, the Space Foundation is bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to offer unique approaches to space solutions.

The 33rd Space Symposium will be held April 3-6 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, attracting space leaders from dozens of countries around the world. Moderator for the "Innovation" panel is Kira Blackwell, Program Executive, Office of the Chief Technologist, NASA Headquarters.

"Innovation is critical to developing the breakthrough technologies we'll need to reach our space exploration goals, but we don't have to tackle these challenges alone. There are many remarkable solutions already being developed in the commercial market by non-aerospace innovators that also may provide solutions to our technical challenges," said Kira Blackwell, Innovation program executive in the Office of the Chief Technologist at NASA Headquarters. "The Innovation panel at the Space Symposium brings together a good balance of innovators, industry leaders, investors and government experts to highlight a unique initiative NASA has developed to foster innovation in a non-traditional way."

The "Innovation" panelists are:

• Salvatore T. "Tory" Bruno, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Launch Alliance (ULA)
• Marilyn J. Bruno, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Aequor, Inc.
• Riccardo Di Blasio, IT Executive and Investor
• Peter M. Hughes, Chief Technologist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
• Jose H. Ocasio-Christian, Chief Executive Officer, Caelus Partners, LLC
• David Sinclair, Ph.D., Professor, Harvard Medical School
• Anup Singh, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer, InnaMed

This year's Space Symposium is on track to be the most dynamic coming-together of international space collaboration, insight and accomplishment in its 33-year history, with participation by thousands of government, military and industry decision makers from spacefaring nations around the world.

Symposium speakers and panels can be found on the expanded agenda, and see all of the tracks, including Tech Track, Cyber 1.7 Classified, Space Classified and the New Generation Space Leader programs, at https://www.spacesymposium.org/. A discount is available on standard industry registration if paid by March 3, 2017.

Sponsorship
Co-sponsors for the 33rd Space Symposium include: AGI;ASRC Federal; Ball Aerospace; Blue Origin; Boeing; Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Space Coalition; Dynetics; El Pomar Foundation;Harris; Inmarsat; L3 Technologies; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon; Secure World Foundation; SES Government Solutions; Stellar Solutions; SpaceX; Spincraft; Tesat Spacecom; United Launch Alliance (ULA).

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2017) - The Space Foundation's 33rd Space Symposium will culminate on April 6 with ceremonies celebrating the induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® of two innovations developed for space that now improve life on Earth, as well as celebrating 30 years of the Space Technology Hall of Fame program.

The 2017 inductees are:

• Radiant Catalytic Ionization (RCI), enhanced technology integrating ozone and photocatalytic oxidation technology
• Staged Nutrient Release (SNR) Fertilizer, precise timed released polymer coated fertilizer granules that reduce fertilization applications and environmental damage

The induction will be held during the 33rd Space Symposium at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. These three events will honor the inductees:

• The Space Technology Hall of Fame® Private Induction Ceremony
• The Space Technology Hall of Fame® Cocktail Reception
• The Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner, co-sponsored by SpaceX

The Private Induction Ceremony is by invitation only, and the reception and dinner are open to all Space Symposium attendees.

The dinner program will feature a fireside chat on the topic of exploration, with discussion between humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson portraying Thomas Jefferson and political satirist P.J. O'Rourke. Reserve dinner tickets in advance at https://www.spacesymposium.org/.

About the Space Technology Hall of Fame
Thirty years ago, the Space Foundation's Space Technology Hall of Fame was established to increase public awareness of the benefits that result from space exploration programs and to encourage further innovation. To date, 75 technologies have been inducted that were transformed into commercial products that improve the quality of life for all humanity.

About ActivePure Radiant Catalytic Ionization (RCI) Technology
In the mid-1990s, scientists at a NASA Research Partnership Center in Wisconsin were working on improving methods of growing plants in space.

The work was accomplished by the NASA-funded Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics -- or WCSAR -- one of many universities or research centers partnering with industry to work on NASA directed research programs.

The problem was the build-up of ethylene gas around plants grown in the closed environment of  spacecraft, which caused premature plant decay and spoilage.

To combat this, the group developed an 'ethylene scrubber' using the existing principle of photocatalytic oxidation where UV lighting and titanium dioxide are used to break down organic compounds like ethylene.

The WCSAR team worked to create a system that could function in the space environment -- no simple task. The first device was successfully flown and operated on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1995, proving the system could work in helping to grow plants in the space environment.

The ActivePure family of products was designed around the concept that was proven by the NASA-funded team. While there are similar products, the Aerus team took the concept of the space-based ethylene scrubber and further developed the technology -- including integrating ozone technology -- to build a family of products that benefit people in their everyday life.

About Florikan's Staged Nutrient Release (SNR) Fertilizer
Florikan® CEO Ed Rosenthal noticed one of his client's struggle to get Florikan fertilizer to mix into a water solution for easier application. This inspired Rosenthal to develop a new method, allowing easier and more accurate fertilizer application.

In 2003, Florikan introduced its first Staged Nutrient Release (SNR) fertilizer. Three polymers were developed to coat three components of the fertilizer. This concept, patented in 2004, proved to be very successful for the growers.

Growers could more accurately apply and use less fertilizer because the staged release kept nutrients in the soil longer, resulting in increased crop yields and significantly less environmental damage from excess fertilizer leaching into groundwater, a critical problem in the agricultural industry.

The National Society of Professional Engineers selected the technology for its 2004 'Most Innovative New Product' award, and afforded Florikan 40 hours of consulting research and technical advice.

Florikan also engaged the NASA-funded Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program -- or SATOP -- designed to help small businesses overcome technological challenges using expertise derived from the U.S. space program.

SATOP Engineers analyzed the high production cost issues that limited Florikan's widespread use. They determined Florikan could coat all three fertilizer components with the same material -- a single polyurethane material that NASA has used in past projects. Florikan developed a new staged release fertilizer using this single coating, and in 2006 patented this new technology ensuring its commercial success.

In 2012, the J.R. Simplot Company purchased the rights to Florikan's technology. Simplot's worldwide distribution channel will provide more growers access to the product and its many benefits.

2017 Individual Inductees
The following individuals are being inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame®.
For ActivePure RCI:

• Joseph Urso
• Andrew Eide

For Florikan's SNR Fertilizer:

• Ed Rosenthal

2017 Organizational Inductees
The following organizations are being inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame®.
For ActivePure RCI:

• Aerus
• Wisconsin Center for Space Automation & Robotics (WCSAR)

For Florikan's SNR Fertilizer:

• Florikan E.S.A., LLC
• Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP)

Organizational Commendation: J.R. Simplot Company

About the Judges
The distinguished panel of judges who selected the 2017 Space Technology Hall of Fame® inductees comprised:

• Dr. Alice Bunn, Director of Policy, UK Space Agency
• Dr. Gwang-Rae Cho, President, Korean Aerospace Research Institute
• Dr. Ioana Cozmuta, Microgravity Innovation Lead, NASA Ames Research Center
• Sarah Cruddas, Space Journalist, Broadcaster, Author
• Birgit Hartman, Project Controller, European Space Agency
• Sylvain Laporte, President, Canadian Space Agency
• Richard Lewis, Movie Producer, South Paw Entertainment
• Paul Lockhart, Former NASA Astronaut, PEMDAS Technologies & Innovations
• Allan Lockheed, Partner, The Resource Group
• Dr. Gerrit Nieuwpoort, Director, Netherlands Space Office
• Namira Salim, Founder & MD, Space Trust

Nominate Technologies for 2018 Space Technology Hall of Fame
The deadline to submit nominations for induction in 2018 will be Aug. 15, 2017. Anyone may submit a nomination of a technology that was developed anywhere in the world for use in space and then modified or adopted for use on Earth. Nomination information, including online and downloadable nomination forms, is available at www.SpaceTechHallofFame.org.

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

Space Foundation Corporate Partner, L3 Technologies will be a co-sponsor for the inaugural Women’s Global Gathering, coinciding with the 33^rd Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday, April 6.

The inaugural Women’s Global Gathering will provide an opportunity to hear about the accomplishments and opportunities for women in our space industry.  A diverse panel of senior leaders will share their insights. Space Symposium registration is not required to attend the luncheon. Purchase tickets to the luncheon here.

Headquartered in New York City, L3 employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide and is a leading provider of a broad range of communication and electronic systems and products used on military, homeland security and commercial platforms. L3 is also a prime contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training. The Company reported 2015 sales of $10.5 billion.

To learn more about L3, please visit the Company’s website at www.L3T.com. L3 uses its website as a channel of distribution of material Company information. Financial and other material information regarding L3 is routinely posted on the Company’s website and is readily accessible.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 6, 2017) - With a new Congress and a new administration in place, space policy and legislation, both civil and national security-related, will be integral to this year's 33rd Space Symposium.

Perspectives from U.S. Congressmen will be provided at the Symposium by speakers Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK).

"Both of these distinguished congressional leaders will be central to the Symposium's dialogues and activity," said Space Foundation Vice President -- Washington Operations Brendan Curry.

Rep. Rogers will speak at an invitation-only event at the Symposium -- the Government Affairs Breakfast.

"Congressman Rogers serves a vital role in national security space as Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee," said Curry. "The Subcommittee oversees our nation's nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense, national security space programs and Department of Energy national security programs. The Subcommittee is also responsible for the crafting of legislation that addresses the nation's national security space capabilities."

Rep. Bridenstine will be the featured speaker the afternoon of April 4 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, site of the Space Symposium.

"Congressman Bridenstine has distinguished himself in a relatively short time in Congress as a leader on space," said Curry. "He sits on the House Armed Services Committee, as well as the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. He is also noted for his comprehensive American Space Renaissance Act."

The Space Foundation's annual Space Symposium is known as the leading global space conference for bringing together government, military and industry decision makers from around the world to address current issues.

The 33rd Space Symposium will be held April 3 - 6, and a discount is available now on standard industry registration if paid by March 3, 2017.

Speakers and panels can be found on the expanded agenda, and see all of the tracks, including Tech Track, Cyber 1.7 Classified, Space Classified and the New Generation Space Leader programs, at https://www.spacesymposium.org/.

Sponsorship
Co-sponsors for the 33rd Space Symposium include: Airbus Safran Launchers; AGI;ASRC Federal; Ball Aerospace; Blue Origin; Boeing; Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Space Coalition; Dynetics; El Pomar Foundation;Harris; Inmarsat; L3 Technologies; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon; Secure World Foundation; SES Government Solutions; Stellar Solutions; SpaceX; Spincraft; Tesat Spacecom; United Launch Alliance (ULA).

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

Scheduled for Thursday, April 6, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation's first Women's Global Gathering will be held during the final day of the 33rd Space Symposium. This motivational luncheon and networking opportunity is open to men and women, and to Symposium registrants and non-registrants. The Gathering luncheon will include a panel discussion by senior leaders who will share their insights into the important role of women in the exploration of space.

The panel moderator is Dr. Alice Bunn, Director of Policy at the UK Space Agency and member of the Space Foundation Board of Directors. The panel will include:

• Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Chair of the Executive Board, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
• Susan Opp, President, Space & Power Sector, L3 Technologies
• Becky Yoder,CPA, Chief Executive Officer, Surrey Satellite Technology U.S.

Host for the event will be Shelli Brunswick, Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer and Acting CEO. Brunswick is also the 2016-2017 Chair for Women in Aerospace, and an advocate for expansion of women's opportunities in the global space community.

"The Space Foundation as an organization is passionate about promoting opportunities for women, and providing STEM education programs for young girls. To meet the challenge of space exploration, we must nurture the diversity of all our assets," said Brunswick. "We hope you'll join us."

Click here to register for the Women's Global Gathering, and see special pricing for active military/government and young professionals age 35 and younger.

Sponsorship
Co-sponsors for the Women's Global Gathering are Harris Corporation, L3 Technologies and The Broadmoor.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.,  Feb. 13, 2017– Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc., a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), has received NASA Glenn Research Center’s Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year award for its work on the space agency’s Next Evolutionary Xenon Thruster-Commercial (NEXT-C) Gridded Ion Thruster System, which was built by Aerojet Rocketdyne. The NEXT-C Gridded Ion Thruster System is designed to power government and commercial spacecraft to deep-space destinations faster, farther and more fuel efficiently than any other propulsion technology currently available.

“This is an incredible honor,” said Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and President Eileen Drake. “Without question, this high-performance technology will change the future of planetary and commercial space missions. It has allowed us to build on our extensive development and flight experience with arcjet, Hall and ion thruster systems, and we look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.”

In April 2015, NASA Glenn Research Center awarded Aerojet Rocketdyne a contract worth about $18 million to complete the development of NEXT-C.

Under the contract, Aerojet Rocketdyne will complete the development of both the NEXT-C Gridded Ion thruster and power processing units (PPUs), and deliver two complete flight systems to NASA. The PPUs convert the electrical power generated by the solar arrays into the power needed for each component of the thruster.  As part of the work on the PPU, Aerojet Rocketdyne is working with ZIN Technologies of Cleveland, Ohio, which is categorized as a small disadvantaged business concern, to develop key elements of the electronics.

According to NASA, the NEXT-C System is capable of performing a variety of missions to deep-space destinations while reducing cost and trip time. In 2013, NASA completed a record-setting 50,000-hour life test of theNEXT-C Gridded Ion Thruster System, establishing the performance and lifetime capabilities required for a wide range of demanding missions. Operating at three times the power level of the current NASA Ion Propulsion Systems, the NEXT-C Gridded Ion Thruster System produces three times the thrust level. This higher-power operating capability enables commercial applications in addition to science missions.

Aerojet Rocketdyne has a long history with NASA Glenn Research Center in the development of advanced electric propulsion and power systems, and continues to build upon its core expertise in this field. With this program, NEXT-C, as well as other recent NASA awards for the Advanced Electric Propulsion System, a Hall thruster-based system, Aerojet Rocketdyne continues to solidify its leadership role in the development of Electric Propulsion systems for NASA science missions.

Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets.  Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.Rocket.com and www.AerojetRocketdyne.com.

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Contact: Glenn Mahone, Aerojet Rocketdyne, 202-302-9941
Glenn.Mahone@Rocket.com

Carri Karuhn, Aerojet Rocketdyne, 818-586-4963
Carri.Karuhn@Rocket.com

For 2017, the Space Foundation’s 33^rd Space Symposium will offer more international participation and opportunity to discuss global space issues than ever before. A special by-invitation Reception in Honor of International Guests, co-sponsored by Secure World Foundation, will be held within the four-day Symposium. Additionally, Secure World Foundation is sponsoring an invitation-only Salon Lunch, "New Actors in the Space Domain,” where they will be discussing their Handbook for New Actors in Space.

Secure World Foundation is a private operating foundation that promotes cooperative solutions for space sustainability and the peaceful uses of outer space. The Foundation acts as a research body, convener, and facilitator to promote key space security and other space-related topics and to examine their influence on governance and international development.

For more information, visit http://swfound.org.

See the full Space Symposium agenda here.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.  (Feb. 4, 2017) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), announced today that its propulsion systems supported the first intercept flight test of Raytheon’s Standard Missile-3 Block IIA guided missile.

During the SFTM-01 flight test conducted by the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency, the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor was launched from the USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53).  The intercept test was designed to prove the effectiveness of the larger and faster SM-3 Block IIA variant in intercepting a medium range ballistic missile.

Aerojet Rocketdyne’s MK 72 booster provided the first-stage propulsion on the SM-3 Block IIA and the company’s Throttling Divert and Attitude Control System (TDACS) maneuvered the kinetic warhead to successfully impact the ballistic missile target.

Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a successful altitude test of the Qual-2 TDACS at the company’s Sacramento, California, facility in September.  This was the first of two planned qualification tests, and was a pivotal milestone leading to the successful intercept test.

“The SM-3 Block IIA TDACS is the next evolution of the extremely successful SM-3 Block IB TDACS,” said Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and President Eileen Drake.  “The SM-3 Block IIA TDACS allows a significantly greater area to be defended and is more producible.”

The SM-3 Block IIA represents the newest generation of U.S. missile defense capabilities and is a key component of the European Phased Adaptive Approach for deployment at-sea and ashore.  Larger rocket motors and key technology improvements increase the area that can be defended by missile defense efforts and increase the probability of intercept against a larger threat set.  With the success of this intercept flight test, the SM-3 Block IIA is on track for deployment on land and at sea in 2018.

Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets.  Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.Rocket.com and www.AerojetRocketdyne.com.

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Contact:
Glenn Mahone,
Aerojet Rocketdyne, 202.302.9941
Glenn.Mahone@Rocket.com

Lynn Machon
Aerojet Rocketdyne, 916-355-3587
Lynn.Machon@Rocket.com

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 23, 2017) - A new event has been added to the Space Foundation's Space Symposium for 2017. The inaugural Women's Global Gathering will provide a unique opportunity to hear about the accomplishments and opportunities for women in the space industry, and is open to Space Symposium registrants and non-registrants.   
 
Scheduled for the last day of the 33rd Space Symposium on Thursday, April 6, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the featured speaker will be Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, USAF, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

The Gathering will include a luncheon, followed by a panel of senior leaders, sharing their insights into the important role of women in the exploration of space. The panel moderator is Dr. Alice Bunn, Director of Policy at the UK Space Agency and member of the Space Foundation Board of Directors. The panelists are:

• Maj. Gen. Nina M. Armagno, USAF, Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analysis, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base
• Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Chair of the Executive Board, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
• Maureen Ryan O'Brien, Manager, Strategic Alliances, Office of Communications, NASA Headquarters
• Susan Opp, President, Space & Power Sector, L3 Technologies
• Becky Yoder, CPA, Chief Executive Officer, Surrey Satellite Technology U.S.

"I am honored to be invited to be a member of the panel of experts for this luncheon. I look forward to sharing my many positive experiences as a woman in the industry, and interests in aerospace and satellite communications," said Susan Opp, President, Space & Power Sector, L3 Technologies.

William Gattle, President, Harris Space and Intelligence Systems, also expressed his support for this new event. "We are pleased to sponsor the Women's Global Gathering 2017 at the Space Symposium. At Harris, we encourage innovation born from diverse thinking. Our talented team shapes the future of space innovation. Harris provides capabilities for critical missions ranging from space exploration to defense to Earth remote sensing. The women and men of Harris are committed to globally connect, inform and protect."

The Broadmoor is also supporting this new event. "Pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson were among the first African-American women to work for NASA during the space race in the 1950s and 1960s; pilots Jerrie Cobb and Jacqueline Cochran were the first women to pass the same physical examinations in 1961 as part of NASAs astronaut selection process, paving the way for Sally Ride in space in 1983," said Jack Damioli, ‎President and CEO at The Broadmoor. "As we host this 33rd annual Space Symposium gathering, I can't think of a better way to honor the integral role today's women play in the exploration of space than to be a sponsor of this important event."

Registration for the 33rd Space Symposium, and for Women's Global Gathering luncheon, is available at https://www.spacesymposium.org/register.

Sponsorship
Co-sponsors for the Women's Global Gathering are Harris Corporation, L3 Technologies and The Broadmoor.

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2017) - Ashlie Blackstone Smith, an eighth grade physical science teacher at Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls, in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation as recipient of the 2017 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award.

The award is given annually in recognition of creative and innovative use of technology by K-12 educators, or district-level education personnel. The award, named for Mercury and Apollo astronaut Alan Shepard, will be presented during the 33rd Space Symposium opening ceremony on April 3 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. The opening ceremony is co-sponsored by Northrop Grumman, and the award presentation will be followed with a by-invitation reception co-hosted by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation.

The Space Foundation's annual Space Symposium is the premier gathering of all sectors of global space leadership, attracting thousands of participants from dozens of countries. Visit https://www.spacesymposium.org/ for complete conference information.

About Ashlie Blackstone Smith
Smith has been a physical science teacher at Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls since 2003. Among her achievements there, she:

• developed 100+ science content videos that have resulted in a flipped classroom year-long experience for students. Student achievement, engagement and class time have increased, allowing more time to incorporate additional laboratory exercises and technology such as iPads, 3D printing and coding.
• created and implemented lessons incorporating technology such as augmented reality, 3-dimensional design, computer coding and programmable robotics. This resulted in student augmented periodic tables, 3-dimensionally printed atomic structures (via software Tinkercad and Autodesk I23D), coded video games (via software GoogleCS First) and robotic programming (via Sphero).
• led a middle school innovation committee in charge of facilitating the push for innovative curriculum into the classroom including maker spaces and design-thinking practices. Actions will result in the implementation of a multi-million dollar innovation center on campus, professional development for staff, and a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Edgerton Center to deliver design thinking workshops to faculty and other schools.
• facilitated Cubes in Space program (www.cubesinspace.com) supported by idoodlelearning, inc, as well as the Colorado Space Grant Consortium, NASA Wallop's Flight Facility and Langley Research Center, Lockheed Martin and CaptainJudy.com. Outcomes of past programs have led to student­designed experiments launched on sounding rockets and high-altitude balloons.
• facilitated Cassini Scientists for a Day program sponsored by NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
• co-designed and implemented annual, month-long Math/Physics Olympics program. Sixty female student participants plan and design tennis ball catapults, egg-catching devices, musical instruments, Sphero robotic coding, specially designed Pringle chip packages and structures for day-long competition.
• facilitated You Be the Chemist program sponsored by the Chemical Educational Foundation and Dow Chemical Company. Possible outcomes for students include local, state and national competitions based on chemistry with college scholarship opportunities.

Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental biology/zoology from Michigan State University in 2000, and a Master's degree in secondary science education from Wayne State University in 2005.

About Space Foundation STEM Programs
The Space Foundation is helping to build the next generation of space leaders, and improving the overall quality of education, through teacher, student and community programs that use space themes to improve students' interest and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Space Foundation grassroots outreach helps communities to develop a Pre-K through 20 STEM pipeline, to grow a community's organic workforce and to strengthen economic development. To learn more about Space Foundation STEM education programs, visit https://www.discoverspace.org/.

About the Astronauts Memorial Foundation
Founded in the wake of the Challenger accident in 1986, AMF honors and memorializes 24 astronauts who sacrificed their lives for the nation and the space program while on a U.S. government mission or in training. AMF, a private, not-for-profit organization, built and maintains two major facilities at the John F. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The Space Mirror Memorial is a 42-foot high by 50-foot wide polished granite monument designated by Congress to be the national memorial for America's astronauts. At the Center for Space Education AMF partners with NASA to inspire future generations of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Students, teachers and mentors experience building rockets, robotic competitions and other hands-on space-related learning activities led by AMF space education specialists. The recent completion of extensive renovations at the CSE created a massive conference space with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities. Over 750 people attended the 2017 NASA Day of Remembrance Apollo 1 Tribute ceremony in this newly refurbished space, and NASA's annual Robotic Mining Competition involving over 500 students from almost 50 colleges throughout the nation will be utilizing this space in May. For more information about AMF visit www.amfcse.org.

About the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's civilian space program and aeronautics and aerospace research. Operational since 1958, NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. It has led U.S. space exploration including the Mercury and Gemini space programs, the Apollo missions to the Moon, the Space Shuttle, U.S. involvement in the International Space Station, the Hubble Telescope and robotic interplanetary and distant space missions. NASA is also responsible for long-term civilian and military aerospace research and research focused on better understanding Earth, the solar systems, and the universe beyond. For more information, go to www.nasa.gov.

About the Space Foundation
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity." Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space Certification^TM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites -- www.SpaceFoundation.org and www.DiscoverSpace.org -- and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+,Flickr and YouTube, and read our e-newsletter Space Watch.

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Space Foundation contact:   
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations & Team Communications
media@spacefoundation.org

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2017) - Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc., a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), announced that Coleman Aerospace today unveiled its new Space Coast Integration & Test Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace, Inc. consummated its previously announced acquisition of Coleman Aerospace from L3 Technologies, Inc. earlier today.

"With the opening of this innovative facility, we are building on our expertise as a premier launch vehicle provider for missile defense testing," said Dan Kelly, who will serve as interim general manager of Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace.

"We are excited to officially establish our Space Coast presence today, marking the culmination of years of collaboration that brought this facility and its needed capabilities to fruition," said Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and President Eileen Drake. "We look forward to working with Space Florida and the Air Force Space Command's 45th Space Wing in this new facility."

The new facility's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station location was previously used by the U.S. Air Force for rocket processing. The Air Force Space Command's 45th Space Wing made the facility available to Space Florida to sublease to a company that would bring new work onto Cape Canaveral and create jobs. Coleman Aerospace worked with Space Florida to refurbish the facility so it could be used once again for production.

Key attendees at today's ribbon cutting ceremony included Mr. Stan Thomas (Missile Defense Agency); Colonel Matthew Wallace (U.S. Air Force Space Command's 45th Space Wing); Mr. Jim Kuzma (Space Florida); representatives from the offices of Senator Bill Nelson; Congressman Bill Posey; Congressman Ted Yoho and Senator Dorothy Hukill, and other dignitaries.
Coleman Aerospace, based in Orlando, Florida, provides ballistic missile rockets and launch services for the Missile Defense Agency, as well as engineering and analytical services for other government agencies. Coleman Aerospace has been launching rockets since 1995 with 29 successful flights in 22 years. The first successful air launch of a missile target was accomplished in 1999 using a C-130, but has since adapted the capability to the newer and larger C-17.

Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.Rocket.com and www.AerojetRocketdyne.com.

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Contact: Glenn Mahone, Aerojet Rocketdyne

202-302-9941
Glenn.Mahone@Rocket.com