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Space Foundation is EnVision Center National STEM Education Partner

By mandrews | June 7, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2018) – This morning, Secretary Ben Carson and Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. Zelibor participated in a ceremony at Life Remodeled in Detroit,…

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Suit Up as Summer Programming Starts at the Space Foundation Discovery Center this Saturday, June 9

By mandrews | June 4, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 4, 2018) — Experts say to dress for the job you want, not the job you have, leading the Space Foundation to invite the public to…

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Petit Family Foundation and Space Foundation to Host Free Girls STEM Experience in Hartford, Connecticut

By mandrews | May 21, 2018

Introducing young people to exciting career opportunities in STEM fields helps ignite their interest in studying those subjects in school

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Launch Your Future Explorers, Scientists and Engineers into a Memorable Summer Adventure at the Space Foundation Discovery Center

By mandrews | May 15, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 15, 2018) The Space Foundation Discovery Center is bringing back its summer Explore Space Experience for children ages seven through 12. Explore Space Experience is designed and…

Soar to the Stars – Remembering. Honoring. Inspiring.

By mandrews | May 10, 2018

The Petit Family Foundation and the Space Foundation share a common interest in fostering the education of young people. Based in Plainville, Connecticut, the Petit Family Foundation also works to…

Party with a Purpose at Space Foundation Yuri’s Night on April 15

By mandrews | April 5, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 5, 2018) — Every April, parties are hosted around the world to celebrate the milestones in human spaceflight, Yuri Gagarin’s first human spaceflight on April 12,…

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For the Fifth Time, Space Foundation Named Among 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For

By mandrews | April 3, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 3, 2018) – For the fifth time since 2012, the Space Foundation has been designated by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group as among the…

Space Foundation Vice President Receives Northern State University Education Award

By mandrews | March 30, 2018

Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Vice President – Education and alumnus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has been named recipient of the University’s Millicent M. Atkins School of…

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Twice the Impact!

By mandrews | March 21, 2018

You may be able to double the impact of your gift to the Space Foundation by having it matched by your employer. Many companies offer a matching gift program to…

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Tinker, Build and Create at the Space Foundation Discovery Center this Spring Break

By mandrews | March 19, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 19, 2018) Families looking for things to do in Colorado Springs this Spring Break need look no further than the Space Foundation Discovery Center. Beginning Tuesday, March…