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The Force is Strong at the Space Foundation Discovery Center this Week

By cparith | November 29, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 29, 2016) – From stars in the sky, to sci-fi stars of the big screen, the Discovery Center has something for the entire family, Nov. 30 –…

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Project Management Institute Educational Foundation Grant Will Fund Space Foundation Initiative for Teachers and Students

By chively | November 10, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2016) – The Space Foundation has received a grant from the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) for a two-year initiative to help teachers and…

Elias Molen and Bryan DeBates in the AGI Space Missions Simulation Lab at the Discovery Center

AFA Awards Colorado Medal of Merit to Space Foundation

By chively | November 9, 2016

Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Vice President – Education, and Elias Molen, Manager – Space Education, were recently honored by the Colorado Air Force Association with the Colorado Medal of Merit.…

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Verizon Foundation Grant Funds Space Foundation Program for Boys & Girls Club

By chively | November 3, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 3, 2016) – Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation, the Space Foundation will offer a new program for Boys & Girls Club of…

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Educators: Apply by Feb. 1 for the 2017 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award

By chively | November 1, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 1, 2016) – Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) may apply now to receive the…

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Space Foundation Brings NASA Astronauts and STEM Education Program to Los Angeles Air Force Base

By chively | October 31, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2016) – In November, the Space Foundation will bring its Space in the Community STEM education program to Los Angeles Air Force Base to inspire…

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Buzz Aldrin’s ShareSpace Foundation Awards Giant Destination Mars Map™ to Space Foundation

By chively | October 26, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2016) – The newest education tool at the Space Foundation’s Lockheed Martin Space Education Center, located at the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, is a…

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Get Your Costume On with Stargazing and Safe Indoor Mad Science Fun at the Discovery Center

By cparith | October 24, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2016) – The Space Foundation Discovery Center is getting in the spirit of October with family-friendly, costume-encouraged events this week. Experience our new, free Family Star…

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33rd Space Symposium Registration Opens with Greatest Number of Early Confirmed Speakers

By chively | October 19, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 19, 2016) – With more early confirmed speakers than ever, the Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium will have a larger and more global roster of speakers…

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Space Foundation Brings NASA Astronaut and STEM Education Program to Los Angeles Air Force Base

By chively | October 13, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 13, 2016) – In November, the Space Foundation will bring its Space in the Community STEM education program to Los Angeles Air Force Base to inspire…