SPACEWATCH - February 2005 | Vol. 4

February 2005 | Vol. 4 | No. 2

The View from Here

A Vision is Not Enough

Elliot G. Pulham
President & Chief Executive Officer

America's Vision for Space Exploration has gained amazing traction in the year since President Bush made it a national policy ... Before breaking into a chorus of "Happy Days are Here Again!" we should, however, reflect on whether a Vision is enough.
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Report from Washington

The Space Foundation's Washington, D.C., office kept a brisk pace in its first year of operation, and with 2005 expected to be just as busy, we have expanded our team here.
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Report from The Cape

The Coalition for Space Exploration was on hand for the First Space Exploration Conference at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort, which ended Feb. 1. The Coalition supported the conference as a co–sponsor and provided panelists, an exhibit display and a hospitality suite — all in the name of explaining to industry what the Coalition is about and why we should work together to support the Vision for Space Exploration.
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Headquarters Report

Space Foundation establishes the Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers

The Space Foundation recently established the Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers to create special professional development opportunities for teachers of Hawaiian or part–Hawaiian ancestry and teachers working with students of Hawaiian or part–Hawaiian ancestry.
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Space Foundation to facilitate a new start for the Colorado Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Coalition (COMSTEC)

Responding to our customers at NASA and the National Alliance of State Science and Mathematics Coalitions (NASSMC), the Space Foundation is leading an effort to re–ignite the Colorado Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Coalition (COMSTEC). The meeting will be held in Denver on Feb. 18 at the Wyndham Hotel from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Eagle Shield is newest Certified Space Technology

The Space Foundation recently recognized Eagle Shield as a Certified Space Technology™. Eagle Shield, Inc., of San Ramon, Calif., produces the Eagle Shield Radiant Barrier Reflective Insulation product.
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Third annual Space Career Fair to be largest yet

Early registrations signal that this year's third annual Space Career Fair promises to be the largest yet. The Space Career Fair will be held in conjunction with the 21st National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, April 4–7, 2005.
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Record participation expected for the 21st National Space Symposium

Advanced registrations for the 21st National Space Symposium are running more than 50 percent ahead of last year. With a record number of exhibitors and the sponsor participation already assured, the event is shaping up to be the largest and best–ever symposium.
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