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Space Agency Spotlight: Israel Space Agency
Sponsored by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space, the Israel Space Agency (ISA) is responsible for the coordination and supervision of all the activities of the civilian space program. The Agency’s philosophy “is that involvement in the space sector contributes to Israel’s economy, strengthens its international standing and benefits its residents in areas such…
Space & Social Media, the Bonds that Unite Us
by Colleen Parith* During 2015, we followed the space events trending on our favorite social media sites. The year began with three important launches — the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) launch from California in January, the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) from Cape Canaveral in February and the important launch of NASA astronaut Scott…
Fun With the World Wide Web
Space enthusiasts worldwide can find plenty of space-related amusements on the World Wide Web. Here are some of our favorites! The Martian has been a big hit, and 20th Century Fox wants you (or your furry best friend) to be a part of the action. This site allows you to create your own version of…
International Student Art Contest is in Full Swing
Students around the globe are submitting their original artwork for the sixth annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest. The theme for the 2016 contest is “What Space Means to Me…” A new format has been introduced this year. Teachers, parents or legal guardians over the age of 18, must submit the student artwork on…
World Space Week 2015
by Jami Sunkel, Space Foundation Space Education Specialist The Space Foundation will kick off World Space Week at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs by offering an out-of-this-world field trip experiences for students and educators. More than 250 Pikes Peak region students will be visiting the Discovery Center for Audience with an Astronaut™ featuring Dr.…
Space Agency Spotlight: Mexican Space Agency (AEM)
The Mexican Space Agency, or Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM), was formed in 2010, however the thought of a space agency was not a new concept for the Mexican nation. In the 1990’s, the nonprofit organization, the Mexican Space Society (SEM) provided a proposal to establish the AEM. While nothing came to fruition in the 90’s,…
International Student Art Contest Returns for Sixth Year
It is time to get the imagination warmed up, grab the crayons, colored pencils, paints and digital art software and get ready for the return of the Space Foundation’s Sixth Annual International Student Art Contest. Students from around the globe are challenged to create an original piece of artwork demonstrating the 2016 theme of “What…
World Space Week Celebrations
World Space Week is quickly approaching and we are preparing for an out-of-this-world celebration! World Space Week is an international affair, and is the largest public space event on Earth. Recognized in more than 80 countries, World Space Week is meant to “celebrate at the international level the contributions of space science and technology to…
Space Agency Spotlight: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
“Explore to Realize” is the corporate slogan for the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, (JAXA). Founded in 2003, JAXA was created by merging together the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL) and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA). The management philosophy is “to realize a safe…
2016 International Student Art Contest Entry Period to Open in August
The Space Foundation’s International Student Art Contest is back for 2016, and we invite student artists from around the world to participate. This will be the sixth year for the contest, with a new format for entering artwork. The 2016 theme and details for entry will be released in mid-August. The contest features 25 winners,…