Tag: Space Symposium
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‘The EPCOT of space’: Space Symposium returns to Colorado Springs this week
Space technology leaders from across the world will converge on Colorado Springs this week for the annual Space Symposium, with a focus on building partnerships to secure the future as the global space economy continues its meteoric growth. A lunar lander, a space station and more: 7 stellar exhibits at this year’s Space Symposium Hosted…
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Colorado-made spaceplane, Dream Chaser, nearly ready for liftoff after decades of development
After more than two decades of toiling over a spaceplane called Dream Chaser, Louisville-based Sierra Space is readying it for launch. Attendees of the 40th annual Space Symposium may recall scale models from years past but, as the Colorado space industry matures so, too, has Dream Chaser. It is scheduled to blast off no earlier…
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Space Symposium: Africa getting more serious about space
Africa is getting more serious about space, with a focus on how the data can benefit end users. Tidiane Ouattara, the president of the African Space Council, outlined some of the challenges and opportunities in space for the continent of 55 nations during a panel at Space Symposium Wednesday in Colorado Springs. Ouattara is tasked with…
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Future of geospatial intelligence is commercial — but it’s not an easy road, industry leaders say
The Earth observation industry, a growing segment of the aerospace market where satellites photograph points on the planet, is split between military and commercial. The U.S. government and other international allies contract with companies like Westminster-based Maxar Intelligence that can use their satellites for intelligence operations such as tracking Russia’s military movements in Ukraine. But…
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Space Command announces new space wargaming lab
A new laboratory focused on simulating conflict in space will help deter and plan for war in orbit. Gen. Stephen Whiting, the leader of Space Command, announced Tuesday that the new Capability Assessment and Validation Environment has achieved minimum viable capability. The environment is a new “modeling and simulation laboratory” that will help plan for…
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As Lockheed Martin taps into growing small satellite market, Littleton is its ‘speed center’
The aerospace giant revs up small satellite production out of its new Colorado factory – but it’s very different from their biggest projects.
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What sets Colorado’s Front Range apart from other space hubs?
The region has been instrumental to some of the biggest aerospace projects of the millenium, including bringing humans to the moon and Mars.
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Lockheed Martin lab in Colorado Springs paying dividends | Space Symposium 2023
A lab Lockheed Martin opened in downtown Colorado Springs two years ago to help it bring new space technology more quickly to the military, civilian and commercial customers is already paying dividends for the space and defense giant. The 4,000-square-foot center in the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation on downtown’s east edge was built…
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Space Foundation accepting applications for International Teacher Liaison Program
The Space Foundation is accepting applications for a program designed to expand space-based education around the world, encourage teachers and help inspire the next generation of students to pursue careers in the space industry. The International Teacher Liaison Program provides selected teachers with material support and curriculum resources like lesson plans and workshops, allows them…
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Space Symposium Recap: Thursday, April 7
Join Gazette reporters Wayne Heilman, Dennis Huspeni, and Jessica Snouwaert for a recap of Thuraday’s events at the Space Symposium and a look at what’s to come.