ABOUT SPACE FOUNDATION
Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to advance the global space community. We uniquely connect and inspire the entire space workforce from early education through post-secondary (college, non-college, vocational), to the start of their careers as new professionals, and ultimately as leaders at the highest levels of government and commercial industry. As a charitable organization, Space Foundation raises support from corporate members, sponsors, individuals, and grants to offer a comprehensive portfolio of programs and activities that extend our worldwide mission.
SPACE FOUNDATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES
At Space Foundation, we're dedicated to empowering the global space community through our comprehensive programs and services. These initiatives fall into three core categories: Education, offering diverse learning programs; Collaboration, connecting space professionals; and Information, providing news, resources, and media. Explore how we're shaping the future of space together.
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SPACE FOUNDATION FEATURES & NEWS
Your gateway to an expansive world of knowledge and inspiration. Within these pages, you'll discover a wealth of articles, captivating videos, enlightening podcasts, and timely press releases, all designed to keep you informed, engaged, and excited about the ever-evolving landscape of the space community and its contributions to our world.
SpaceX IPO Closes Higher Than $160 Per Share
First-Day Trading Makes Elon Musk World’s First Trillionaire Like so many of its products, SpaceX launched its IPO on Friday to worldwide fanfare, and by closing bell, its debut stock price settled into orbit well above any other publicly traded space company. Trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SPCX, SpaceX opened at $150…
Space Foundation Premieres National Space Day Video May 1
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 9, 2026 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, will premiere its National Space Day educational video on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. MT, inviting students, educators and families to explore the future of space through engaging STEM content. Hosted…
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