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Winners of the Space Foundation’s 9th Annual International Student Art Contest Announced

By mandrews | January 23, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan 23, 2019) — The Space Foundation has announced the winners of its 9th Annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest, co-sponsored by Firefly Aerospace.

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Harris Corp. Sponsors Space Foundation Space in the Community Program for Brevard County Schools

By mandrews | January 18, 2019

For the second time this school year, Harris Corporation has funded a Space Foundation Space in the Community (SITC) program, reinforcing the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)…

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Space Foundation International Teacher Liaison Program Adds 27 Educators, Including Five in India and One in Ethiopia

By mandrews | January 16, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2019) – The Space Foundation has selected 27 outstanding educators to join its Teacher Liaison program in 2019, including six international applicants from India and…

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Space Foundation Celebrates Countdown to Apollo

By mandrews | December 10, 2018

The Space Foundation invites the public to its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8’s pioneering lunar adventure. Join other space and history fans…

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Space Foundation Discovery Center Launches its “Get Folks in Coats” Winter Coat Drive

By mandrews | November 14, 2018

Space Foundation Discovery Center Launches its “Get Folks in Coats” Winter Coat Drive COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2018) — Winter weather has already made its arrival to the Pikes Peak…

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Nov. 19 is Deadline to Enter Space Foundation International Student Art Contest, Sponsored by Firefly Aerospace

By mandrews | November 9, 2018

Student artists from around the world are invited to submit their original artwork depicting the theme “Where Will Your Spaceship Take You?” The contest is open to children ages 3…

Mad Science Halloween Fun at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Wednesday, October 31

By mandrews | October 24, 2018

Mad Science Halloween Fun at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Wednesday, October 31 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2018) Safe, fun indoor Halloween celebrations are coming to the Space Foundation…

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Space Foundation to Expand Discovery Center Education Complex with Support from El Pomar and Grapevine Investments

By mandrews | October 16, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct 17, 2018) – The Space Foundation has closed on space to nearly triple the size of its Discovery Center education complex in Colorado Springs. The additional…

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Educators: Apply by Jan. 25 for the 2019 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award

By mandrews | October 16, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 16, 2018) – 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 VP Vinson Wins Tourism Leadership Award

By mandrews | October 15, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2018) – At a Visit Colorado Springs awards ceremony attended by Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers on Oct. 11, Space Foundation Vice President – Operations…