CORPORATE MEMBERS

• PARTNERS •
The Aerospace Corporation
Analytical Graphics, Inc.
Arianespace, Inc.
ATK Thiokol Propulsion
BAE Systems
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
The Boeing Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Computer Sciences
Corporation
Eastman Kodak Company
Florida Space Authority
GE Johnson Construction
Company
General Dynamics
Harris Corporation
Holland & Hart LLP
Integral Systems, Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Network Appliance, Inc.
Northrop Grumman
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Raytheon Company
SPACE.com
Space News
Spectrum Astro, Inc.
Swales Aerospace
United Space Alliance

• PATRONS •
Aerojet
Analex
AT&T Government Markets
AXA Space
CMC Electronics Cincinnati
CSP Associates, Inc.
Gottfried International, Inc.
Honeywell Space Systems
Infinite Links
ITT Industries
ManTech International Corporation
MicroSat Systems
Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion
SpaceVest
Stellar Solutions
Titan Corporation
Valador, Inc.
Veridian

SPACE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William B. Tutt,
Tutco LLC,
CHAIRMAN
John Higginbotham, SpaceVest,
VICE CHAIRMAN
Donovan B. Hicks,
Cygnus Enterprise Development, LLC,
SECRETARY
Dr. Jaleh Daie,
Aurora Equity LLC, TREASURER
Dr. William F. Ballhaus, Jr.,
The Aerospace Corporation
Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr.,
Aerospace Technology Group
Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman Space Technology
Lou Dobbs,
CNN, Lou Dobbs Moneyline
Gen. Howell Estes III, USAF (Retired),
Howell Estes & Associates, Inc.
William MacDonald 'Mac' Evans, Former President,
Canadian Space Agency
Paul Graziani,
Analytical Graphics, Inc.
Richard P. MacLeod,
President Emeritus,
SPACE FOUNDATION
Joanne Maguire, Lockheed Martin Space & Strategic Missiles
Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., USAF (Retired),
Booz Allen Hamilton
Michael I. Mott,
The Boeing Company – NASA Systems
Dr. Diana Natalicio, University of Texas at El Paso
Gen. John 'Pete' L. Piotrowski USAF (Retired),
Science Applications International Corp.
VADM Richard H. Truly, USN (Retired),
National Renewable Energy Lab
Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson,
Rose Center for Earth and Science
The Honorable Robert S. Walker,
Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates

DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Robert Anderson,
Rockwell
The Honorable Kenneth Kramer,
U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals
The Honorable Jaime Oaxaca, Coronado Communications Group
Dr. Simon Ramo,
Northrop Grumman

Honorary Board Members
Norman R. Augustine
CAPT James A. Lovell, Jr., USN (Retired)

LIFE DIRECTORS
The Honorable E.C. "Pete" Aldridge
James M. Beggs
CAPT Eugene A. Cernan, USN (Retired)
The Honorable Don Fuqua
The Honorable Jake Garn
James B. Hayes
Bill Hudson
Sam F. Iacobellis
W. Bruce Kopper
The Honorable Bill Nelson
Richard D. O'Connor

Corporate Members support strategic space forces through Omaha event

Strategic Space 2003, a highly focused, national security space conference in support of America's strategic space forces, will take place 2-4 September 2003 in Omaha, Nebraska. Several Space Foundation member companies are making key contributions to the success of Strategic Space 2003, which will have a sharp focus on the important space missions of U.S. Strategic Command. Early sponsors include Analytical Graphics, Inc.,
ATK Thiokol, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Space News, and Members of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

Confirmed speakers for Strategic Space 2003 include:

• Mr. Wes Bush, President, Northrop Grumman Space Technology
• Lt Gen Patrick P. Caruana, USAF (Retired), Vice President, Northrop
  Grumman Missile Defense
• LTG Joseph M. Cosumano, Jr., USA, Commander, U.S. Army Space and
  Missile Defense Command
• RADM John P. Cryer, USN, Commander, Naval Network and Space
  Operations Command
• ADM James O. Ellis, Jr., USN, Commander, United States Strategic
  Command
• Lt Gen Thomas Goslin, Jr., USAF, Deputy Commander, United States
  Strategic Command
• Mr. Paul Graziani, President and Chief Executive Officer, Analytical
  Graphics
• Ms. Joanne Maguire,
  Vice President Special Programs, Lockheed Martin Space & Strategic Misslies
• Mr. Philip R. McAlister, Division Director, Space & Technology,
  Futron Corporation
• Mr. Mark R. Oderman, Managing Director, CSP Associates, Inc.
• Mr. Elliot G. Pulham, President & Chief Executive Officer, Space
  Foundation
• Mr. Lon Rains, Vice President, Trade Publishing; Editor, Space
  News
• The Honorable Peter Teets, Under Secretary of the Air Force, and
  Director,
  National Reconnaissance Office

Strategic Space 2003 brings together senior leadership of U.S. Strategic Command, component, supporting and supported commands, the aerospace contractor community, federal officials and other leaders to help advance the national security space interests of the United States.

Policy and Public Affairs

In a move widely hailed by the industry and supported by the Space Foundation, the administration recently released a new Commercial Remote Sensing Policy, establishing guidance and implementation actions for commercial remote sensing capabilities.

The new policy provides general guidance to U.S. government agencies (Dept. of Defense, NOAA, NASA, State, Commerce and others) in balancing the regulation of remote sensing activities with the need for stimulating the industry. Specific objectives include streamlining the licensing process, recognizing the existence of foreign systems and the need of U.S. industry to remain competitive, and improving the export system while protecting national security. Additionally, the policy encourages the development of a sustained public-private partnership, based on commercial remote sensing industries being the federal governments first-choice, preferred provider for geospatial products and services.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Fact Sheet on the new policy may be found at www.ostp.gov.

The Space Foundation worked with the administration during the policy review and drafting process, advising on industry concerns and desires, and arranging industry review and feedback.

Summer Graduate Courses Offer In Depth Science, Math, Technology Training

The Space Foundation is preparing to kick off an exciting summer season of graduate programs for K-12 teachers. These fun, accredited courses are applicable for re- certification credit, salary increments, expanding knowledge base and skill sets in math, science and technology, or for pursuing a Master's Degree with an emphasis in Space Studies. This year's offerings include:

Space History & Space Law: June 16-20, 2003
With this being the Centennial of Flight Celebration year, this course will boost your knowledge base and provide you with invaluable activities to use in your classroom. The exploration of outer space is an endeavor that has spanned more than 1,000 years. First came dreams, then technology. Learn about history that blends fiction, science, international relations, economics, and technology. As we move into the future how will space be governed and by whom? This exciting new course will be held in the classroom at Space Foundation Headquarters.

Earth Systems Science: June 23-27, 2003
During a week at Garden of the Gods learn about the earth's environment from health, safety, and security perspectives. Study the effects of genetics and radiation responses, sunlight sensitive yeast experiments, and geological formations. Monitor your heart rate and blood pressure as the class drives to the top of Pike's Peak. Learn about the similarities and differences between Earth and Mars, advanced life support systems, Marsport and Mars Greenhouse development.

Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space: July 7-11, 2003
This class is held at the Air Force Academy with relevant tours. Learn about the
History of Rocketry, the pioneers of Space flight, and alternative sources of rocket power. Participants will have an opportunity to build and launch a variety of rockets including foam, water, and air-powered. Additionally, students will construct an Estes Model Rocket and launch their model on the Parade Field.

Biology and Physical Research: July 14-18, 2003
This class at the Air Force Academy includes a tour of the Chapel and Visitor's Center. Study the effects of space on the human body by delving into immunology, brain research, cardiovascular, and skeletal impacts. During this study of human physiology, students will become familiar with adaptations to Space Flight, the immune systems, and astrobiology. An introduction to Space Biology, Plants in Space, Butterflies & Brassicas, and Farming in Space will be covered. Students will have opportunities to experience the Barany Chair and Underwater Training and Neutral Buoyancy Simulator.

Astronomy Principles: July 21-25, 2003
This course at the Air Force Academy will focus on exciting ways to bring the universe into the classroom. Starting with a "latest and greatest" presentation on astronomy today, the participants will learn about current research and questions astronomers are seeking to answer. Other topics will include motions of the heavens, astronomical research tools, stars and constellations, 3D exploration of comets, auroras, and planets, and exciting projects. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers historic flight and participants will engage in a group project to create a working model of the first flyer for the planet Mars. It will be a week of excitement, challenges, and practical teaching ideas. An additional attraction is a night of planet and stargazing using high power telescopes.

Space Technologies: July 28-Aug.1, 2003
This course takes place at Peterson Air Force Base. This jam-packed class covers a myriad of technological strategies and advances. Participants will learn about the latest Ballute technology, a cross between balloons and parachutes: high spectral imaging and it's use in Homeland security, STK Tool Kit, integrating PowerPoint, movies, and multimedia, and building and manipulate a variety of robots, including Lego's Mindstorm.

Teachers, home-schoolers or others interested in participating in any of these classes should contact Misty Garland at (719) 576-8000.

For more information on Space Foundation education programs, visit www.spacefoundation.org/education/ or call 1.800.691.4000.

International space activities will grow despite current tensions

Those who think current trans-Atlantic political tensions will forever scuttle international collaboration in space need only look to the success of COSPAS- SARSAT to understand that the "borderless" nature of space systems and the tremendous humanitarian potential of space technologies are too powerful a force to be contained for long by the political spat du jour. A cooperative venture among the U.S., Canada, France and Russia, COSPAS-SARSAT was forged in the late 1970s despite the intense rivalries of the Cold War, with the humanitarian aim of using existing rival space systems to assist aviators and mariners in distress around the world. Despite the most adverse political environment, the four nations worked tirelessly to create this global system of emergency notification and position location. It has worked so well that today there are 34 nations participating in COSPAS-SARSAT, and the system has played a role in the rescue of more than 13,000 people. The benefits of international collaboration in space are too large to be ignored, in part because of the sheer scale of the technical and financial requirements for space systems. The International Space Station is a perfect example of how nations working together can accomplish what would be cost-prohibitive and logistically daunting for any single nation. And imagine the post-Columbia calamity if only the U.S. space shuttle could service the International Space Station. The commercial broadcast and telecommunications industry provides another powerful example. Satellites built in the U.S. or Europe, launched on rockets built in the U.S., Europe, Russia or China, serving customers in South America, the Middle East or the Asia-Pacific region - what a tangled web of international interests! To be sure, the U.S. has taken issue recently with some long-time friends in Europe. The near-term environment for collaboration is constrained. But if COSPAS- SARSAT can emerge from the confrontational and highly charged politics of the Cold War, then certainly the current estrangement can and will be overcome. In fact, the U.S. is very engaged in global space issues on the broadest possible front, through its membership in the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). COPUOS is the custodian of several of the most important and far reaching international agreements and conventions governing the exploration, development and use of outer space. These include the Outer Space Treaty, the agreement covering Rescue and Return of Astronauts and Objects launched into space, and the liability and registration conventions. While these important agreements have stood the test of time, the work of COPUOS is anything but static. Currently on the COPUOS agenda: Defining terms, expectations and practices concerning space debris and seeking international consensus on how launch vehicles and satellites can be operated to best limit and control "space junk," protecting the space environment for future generations. Working to reconcile the confusing plethora of national and international registries for space assets (especially satellites), helping to establish clear "title"...a key issue if you are trying to mortgage or refinance your spacecraft. This Space Assets Protocol would greatly facilitate commercial financing for space activities. Grappling with the thorny issues of nuclear power sources in space. With Project Prometheus now under way at NASA, the U.S. is keenly interested in this effort - which seeks to develop an international, technically based framework for the safety of nuclear power sources in space. Beyond these difficult issues, the U.S. is involved in UN initiatives having to do with space applications for developing countries and the potential creation of a global earth observation system for disaster prediction and mitigation. All have the potential to impact U.S. space companies, both in the regulatory sense and in the business opportunity sense. The Space Foundation is proud of its role as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, which conducts its 2003 meeting next month in Vienna. We're especially looking forward to this year's discussions on space technology and the educational and other benefits space brings to society. Despite periodic "hot spots" in foreign affairs, over time space activities are destined to become more international rather than less so. We can afford to sit out a few innings, but ultimately we must remain in the game. Elliot G. Pulham President & CEO

For more information, visit http://www.spacefoundation.org/ or email custserv@spacefoundation.org

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