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Space Ground Amalgam Wins 2012 NewSpace Business Plan Competition!

July 28, 2012

Digital Solid State Propulsion Awarded Second Prize The competition judges have awarded Space Ground Amalgam, LLC first place in the 2012 NewSpace Business Plan Competition and presented them with the $100,000 prize. Digital Solid State Propulsion, LLC earned second place in the competition and the $10,000 prize. In a last minute addition, Honorable Mention is [...]

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Meet Space Industry Leaders at NewSpace 2012

July 5, 2012

The NewSpace 2012 Conference will be full of wisdom and wit thanks to the stellar lineup’s years of experience and success. Any one of these space leaders could provide the advice or introduction you need to take it to the next level in the space industry. Don’t miss out on hearing what they have to say and introducing your venture by registering today at NewSpace.SpaceFrontier.org/registration!

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2012 NewSpace Awards

July 3, 2012

These Exceptional People and Companies are Paving Our Way to the Stars! Join the Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) in celebrating the winners of the 2012 NewSpace Awards at the NewSpace 2012 Awards Gala on July 28 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. This fun and fancy evening honors those far-seeing scientists, staunch journalists and bold pioneers for their [...]

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First Settlement in Space to Grow 17% in 4-5 years

June 21, 2012

The first space settlement is growing by 17% – Thanks to Commercial Space

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Finalists Selected for the NewSpace 2012 Business Plan Competition

June 21, 2012

After being subjected to rigorous scrutiny, ten impressive finalists have been selected to present their business plans to the judges of the NewSpace Business Plan Competition, hosted by the Space Frontier Foundation. The competition saw a giant leap in the number and quality of candidates this year due in part to the increased prize but also due to the commercial space industry reaching an exciting point in its development where motivated startups are launching frequently.

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Exhibitors Showcased at the NewSpace 2012 Conference

June 5, 2012

Eclectic Mix of Exhibiting Companies will Appeal to All   Silicon Valley, CA - Mingle with space industry giants and next-generation space companies at the NewSpace 2012 Exhibitor Hall. Exhibiting companies will be onsite at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara throughout the NewSpace 2012 Conference on July 26-28 to connect with attendees, answer questions, and showcase their latest innovations. Register [...]

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Opening the Hatch to Humanity’s Future

May 25, 2012

Tomorrow astronauts onboard the International Space Station will open the hatch of SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. This event isn’t just a simple door opening between two spacecraft – it opens the door to a future in which U.S. industry can and will deliver huge benefits for U.S. space exploration.

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Teachers in Space and NASA Bring Space into Classrooms

March 9, 2012

The Space Frontier Foundation’s Teachers in Space program and NASA are teaming up this summer for a second round of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops that focus on Suborbital Astronautics, Space Medicine and Human Factors, and Suborbital Flight Experiments. The goal of the workshops is to give teachers the curriculum and experiences necessary to boost STEM instruction, including the opportunity to fly an experiment on a Masten Space suborbital vehicle. The workshop instructors will include a former Space Shuttle Commander as well as leading scientists from NASA, FAA, NewSpace and leading aerospace universities. Secondary teachers currently teaching STEM subjects should apply at tis.spacefrontier.org/workshops by April 5, 2012.

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NASA Deputy Administrator Garver to Give NewSpace 2012 Keynote

February 29, 2012

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver has graciously accepted the invitation to give keynote address at the NewSpace 2012 Conference. Her speech at NewSpace 2011 was a conference highlight and all involved are excited to hear what she has to share this year. NewSpace 2012 will be held on July 26-28 at the NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley. Conference details registration are now available at newspace.spacefrontier.org.

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Note to Congress – Answer “Why Space?” Before You Open Our Pocket Book

February 17, 2012

With a budget increase in the Senate Launch System of $28.2 million, the various congressional reactions to the proposed NASA budget have provided a teachable moment for all of us

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