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Space Foundation Receives James Webb Space Telescope Full-Scale Model From Northrop Grumman

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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Colorado Springs, CO USA, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation , a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and innovation for the global space ecosystem, today announced that Northrop Grumman has gifted a full-sized scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) to be permanently displayed at Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs.

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Colorado Springs, CO USA, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation , a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering education, collaboration and innovation for the global space ecosystem, today announced that Northrop Grumman has gifted a full-sized scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) to be permanently displayed at Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs.
The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of Space Foundation’s 39th annual Space Symposium , being held at The Broadmoor.
The full-scale model’s new home, Space Foundation Discovery Center, is a hands-on, interactive space and science center focused on inspiring, educating and preparing the next generation of explorers and innovators.
Northrop Grumman's generous gift of this full-scale model to Space Foundation will undoubtedly inspire and educate future generations about the wonders of space exploration,” said Heather Pringle , Space Foundation CEO.

Phase Four Accelerates Mission with Announcement of Distinguished Board of Advisors

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

HAWTHORNE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four , a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for satellites, proudly announces its distinguished Board of Advisors.

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HAWTHORNE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four , a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for satellites, proudly announces its distinguished Board of Advisors.
Comprised of esteemed former government space leaders and industry visionaries, the Board will play a pivotal role in informing Phase Four's strategic direction and advancing its mission of revolutionizing in-space propulsion technology.
The Phase Four Board of Advisors comprises individuals with exceptional backgrounds and expertise in space exploration, commerce, technology, and national security policy.
Mr. Grant also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Aerospace Corporation and the Board of Directors at the Anser Corporation.

NASA Leadership Spotlights Space Sustainability at Space Symposium

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Friday, April 5, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Associate Administrator Jim Free are scheduled to speak at the Space Foundation's 39th Space Symposium from Tuesday, April 9 through Thursday, April 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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WASHINGTON, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Associate Administrator Jim Free are scheduled to speak at the Space Foundation's 39th Space Symposium from Tuesday, April 9 through Thursday, April 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Additionally, Free will moderate a panel titled "Mission Success is a Team Sport at NASA," at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10.
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The agency will stream both panels on NASA+ , NASA Television, and the agency's website .
NASA will provide photos and updates about its participation in the Space Symposium from its @NASAExhibit on X.

Space Workforce 2030 Names New Executive Director in Landmark Partnership

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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Colorado Springs, Colo., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation and Space Workforce 2030 are proud to announce the appointment of Melanie Stricklan as the inaugural Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030, a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort to build an inclusive workforce to meet the burgeoning demands of the space industry.

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Colorado Springs, Colo., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation and Space Workforce 2030 are proud to announce the appointment of Melanie Stricklan as the inaugural Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030, a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort to build an inclusive workforce to meet the burgeoning demands of the space industry.
Stricklan, a co-founder of Slingshot Aerospace and a passionate advocate for space workforce development, will play a pivotal role in the strategic partnership between Space Foundation and The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), which helped initiate the Space Workforce effort and has provided extensive support since its inception.
This partnership, which builds up the initiative's early success and continued growth, leverages Space Foundation's mission to accelerate the development of a dynamic and diverse space workforce.
), PhD), said, “Space Workforce 2030 has already been a remarkable success and with our new partnership with Aerospace and leadership by Mel, Space Workforce 2030 promises to accelerate that success.

Dream Valley x Outlast Technologies Launch Cooling Comforter with NASA-grade Aerospace Temperature Regulating Technology

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Valley®, a leading innovator in sleep technology, has introduced its Dream Valley Cooling Comforter featuring the Outlast® temperature-regulating filling on World Sleep Day.

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NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Valley®, a leading innovator in sleep technology, has introduced its Dream Valley Cooling Comforter featuring the Outlast® temperature-regulating filling on World Sleep Day.
Aimed to extend deep sleep every night, the Dream Valley Cooling Comforter incorporates the Outlast phase-changing material (PCM) to offer soothing coolness for hot sleepers by proactively regulating an optimal sleeping temperature and alleviating night sweats.
"Dream Valley helps people reach healthier, deeper, high-quality sleep," said Shadow Wang, CEO of Dream Valley.
At the core of the Dream Valley Cooling Comforter is the Outlast temperature-regulating filling, which reduces sweating and extends deep sleep for hot sleepers.

Top Space and Satellite Lawyer Joins Greenberg Traurig in Denver

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Monday, February 5, 2024

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DENVER, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milton "Skip" Smith has joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as chair of the Space and Satellite Industry Group, where his more than 40 years of experience as a leading lawyer will be a driving force supporting the firm's robust aerospace and defense capabilities in the space domain.

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DENVER, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milton "Skip" Smith has joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as chair of the Space and Satellite Industry Group , where his more than 40 years of experience as a leading lawyer will be a driving force supporting the firm's robust aerospace and defense capabilities in the space domain.
Smith, who served as director of space law at Space Command and chief of space law for the Air Force, will be a shareholder in the Government Contracts Practice and reside in the Denver office .
"Greenberg Traurig is committed to taking our air and space industry capabilities to new heights, serving the unique demands of our clients in the fast-growing aerospace industry," said Ernest LaMont Greer, co-president of Greenberg Traurig.
Smith's extensive practice covers the gamut of space law including litigation, contracts, regulation, and transactional work.

Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2023 Q2, Showing Annual Growth of Global Space Economy to $546B

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation , a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today released The Space Report 2023 Q2.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation , a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today released The Space Report 2023 Q2.
Despite inflation and other factors, the space economy grew from a revised estimate of $505 billion in 2021.
“The Space Report forecasts continued growth in the space economy, and based on our conservative modeling, we anticipate nearing the $800 billion mark within five years,” said Thomas Dorame , senior vice president at Space Foundation.
The continued vitality of the global space economy was driven by $427.6 billion in revenue for commercial space ventures.

Libra Group Launches World's First Dedicated Space Leasing Company

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Libra Group, a privately owned global business group whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in nearly 60 countries, has launched the world's first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets. Building on the Group's 20 years of aviation leasing experience, Space Leasing International (SLI) will own and lease assets critical to the space economy.

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NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Libra Group, a privately owned global business group whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in nearly 60 countries, has launched the world's first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets.
Building on the Group's 20 years of aviation leasing experience, Space Leasing International (SLI) will own and lease assets critical to the space economy.
In the near future, SLI's diversified portfolio of space assets will also expand to large and small assets critical to the space economy, including satellites, spaceports, and other space infrastructure.
According to The Space Foundation, today's commercial space industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the space economy projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2040.

Libra Group Launches World's First Dedicated Space Leasing Company

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Libra Group, a privately owned global business group whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in nearly 60 countries, has launched the world's first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets. Building on the Group's 20 years of aviation leasing experience, Space Leasing International (SLI) will own and lease assets critical to the space economy.

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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Libra Group, a privately owned global business group whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in nearly 60 countries, has launched the world's first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets.
Building on the Group's 20 years of aviation leasing experience, Space Leasing International (SLI) will own and lease assets critical to the space economy.
In the near future, SLI's diversified portfolio of space assets will also expand to large and small assets critical to the space economy, including satellites, spaceports, and other space infrastructure.
According to The Space Foundation, today's commercial space industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the space economy projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2040.

Libra Group Launches World's First Dedicated Space Leasing Company

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Libra Group, a privately owned global business group whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in nearly 60 countries, has launched the world's first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets. Building on the Group's 20 years of aviation leasing experience, Space Leasing International (SLI) will own and lease assets critical to the space economy.

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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Libra Group, a privately owned global business group whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in nearly 60 countries, has launched the world's first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets.
Building on the Group's 20 years of aviation leasing experience, Space Leasing International (SLI) will own and lease assets critical to the space economy.
In the near future, SLI's diversified portfolio of space assets will also expand to large and small assets critical to the space economy, including satellites, spaceports, and other space infrastructure.
According to The Space Foundation, today's commercial space industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the space economy projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2040.