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Space Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Colorado Springs, CO 44,986 followers
Connecting People. Creating Opportunities. Inspiring Generations
About us
Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the world's premier organization to inspire, educate, connect and advocate on behalf of the global space community. It is a nonprofit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium. Space Foundation Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, has a public Discovery Center, including El Pomar Space Gallery, Northrop Grumman Science Center featuring Science On a Sphere® and the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center. The Space Foundation has a Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in Houston, Los Angeles and the Florida Space Coast. It publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity, and through its Space CertificationTM and Space Technology Hall of Fame® programs, recognizes space-based innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Visit both of our websites – www.SpaceFoundation.org and DiscoverSpace.org – and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, Flickr and YouTube. Check out our website at: http://www.spacefoundation.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Colorado Springs, CO
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Space Awareness, Educational Programs, Major Space-Related Industry Events, Aerospace, STEM Education, Space Symposium, Space Technology, Research and Analysis, International Affairs, Defense & Space, and Aviation
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4425 Arrowswest Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907, US
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1655 N. Fort Meyer Dr. Ste. 910
Arlington, VA 22207, US
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Employees at Space Foundation
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Shelli Brunswick
Visionary Thought Leader | Futurist | CEO, Founder, & Board Chair | Professional Speaker & Author | Space & Policy Advocate | Women of the Future Top…
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Brendan Curry
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Mo (Maureen March) Kanwischer
Business Consultant @ Momentum Business Consulting | Strategic Planning, Business Development, Marketing Strategy
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Lon Levin
President, SkySevenVentures
Updates
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We are proud to have Heather Pringle leading Space Foundation as our CEO. Thank you, Jessica Ruttenber, for sharing this thoughtful spotlight on her career and impact. Heather’s leadership, vision, and dedication continue to guide our mission of advancing education, innovation, and collaboration across the global space community. 🌟
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Today, I want to spotlight the remarkable career of Major General Heather Pringle (ret). ✈️👩🏼🎓⤵️ When I worked as an action officer in the Pentagon, I got pretty good at condensing complex topics into crisp one-pagers for senior leaders. Most would skim, nod, and move on. Not General Pringle. She went beyond the summaries—diving into my research and background papers with genuine curiosity and mastery. The brain on this woman was enormous, and you could color me impressed. That intellectual drive defined her entire career... Commissioned in 1991 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, she earned degrees all the way through a Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology, combining science with service in a way few could match. She taught cadets, advanced human performance research, and later took on global responsibilities managing science and technology development, acquisitions, and even international engagement in Afghanistan. Her Pentagon roles showcased her strategic brilliance—serving as Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and as Director of Strategic Plans. Then she commanded the Air Force Research Laboratory, overseeing a $3 billion portfolio and 6,000 personnel across AFRL, AFWERX, and the 711th Human Performance Wing. Since retiring in 2023, she’s continued her service as CEO of the Space Foundation, championing education, innovation, and global collaboration in the space community. General Pringle’s career is proof that leadership isn’t just about holding rank—it’s about curiosity, intellect, and a relentless drive to make things better. She led with vision, with depth, and with heart. And for those of us lucky enough to serve alongside her, the impression was unforgettable.
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Steven Sinacore will lead the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration team standing up the commercial program to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon. The UK Space Agency will be absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in April 2026. Blue Origin proposed adapting its Blue Ring platform as a Mars Telecommunications Orbiter to support NASA’s Mars mission. Read the latest U.S., international, and industry developments in #SpacePolicy below!
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Back on the Hill: Space Foundation’s Congressional Space Series returns to provide staffers with a deeper understanding of the space ecosystem and its relevance across civil, commercial, and national security domains. Our next session features speakers from the United States Space Force: Chief Master Sergeant Ron Lerch, and General Nikki Frankino, who will discuss space as a warfighting domain and share perspectives from a guardian. 📅 Sept. 4, 2025 | 🕛 12–1:30 p.m. | 📍 Rayburn 2325 (Lunch provided) Learn more at https://bit.ly/462FHKw
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Tune in next week as Kelli Kedis Ogborn and Jamal Madni explore how dual-use innovation and supply chain transparency can strengthen both defense and commercial space. Hear why integrating small and mid-sized enterprises into national security ecosystems is vital for U.S. space competitiveness in today’s strategic environment.
The Future of Space is Dual-Use: Unlocking Innovation and Visibility
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Space Foundation’s, Rich Cooper, joined Maria Varmazis on the N2K | T-Minus Space Daily podcast to highlight recent space innovation, such as SpinLaunch’s $30M funding for Meridian Space. He also shared insights on the Space Technology Hall of Fame and how to nominate groundbreaking space technologies making an impact today. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4lCQyQ4 Nominations for the Space Technology Hall of Fame Class of 2026 close August 31. Learn more about how to nominate at: https://bit.ly/4mslbc8
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The global space economy has averaged nearly 7% annual growth since 2005 and is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2032, according to Space Foundation analysis. In her latest Washington Times op-ed, Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle underscores how commercial space now drives 78% of this growth, why reliable access to space is essential for both economic and national security, and how building a qualified workforce will determine future success. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4oEP4ax
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The Faga Forum on Space Intelligence, hosted by Space Foundation and The Aerospace Corporation, will now be held on November 18 in Chantilly, VA. This one-day classified conference brings together leading government officials and industry experts to discuss critical threats and challenges in the space domain. Limited seating. US citizenship & TS/SCI clearance are required. Register now at: https://bit.ly/4mh7WLk
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“Jim Lovell’s life and leadership are an example of how persistence, skill, and teamwork make all the difference in mission success. These were special qualities he embodied throughout his life as a US Naval aviator, pioneering NASA astronaut, and leader to generations around the world. Space Foundation extends its deepest sympathies to the Lovell Family, their friends, and all in the space community who found themselves inspired by his incredible career.” - Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation Space Foundation was proud to honor Capt. Lovell as the second recipient of our highest honor, the General James E. Hill Space Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. He was also an Honorary Member of Space Foundation and a frequent attendee at the annual Space Symposium where he had many friends who were always happy to see him.
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is fast-tracking plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon, Japan is pushing for international rules on space debris removal by 2026, and Firefly Aerospace just priced its IPO above expectations. Catch up on these stories and more in our latest #SpacePolicy update! ⤵️