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Photos from Space Foundation Discovery Center Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

By mandrews | July 20, 2019

History was made 50 years ago today with humankind’s first steps on the Moon. Today, the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs celebrated the Apollo 11 Moon landing with…

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Thank you, Raytheon!

By mandrews | July 20, 2019

Our thanks to Raytheon for sponsoring today’s Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs.

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Sneak Peek: Space Foundation’s July 20 Apollo 11 Celebration

By mandrews | July 19, 2019

On Saturday, July 20, the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a full day of activities, presentations,…

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Space Foundation Op-ed: What will be different next time we go to the moon

By mandrews | July 17, 2019

An op-ed by Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor appeared in the July 16, 2019, special Apollo 11 at 50 issue of SpaceNews. In it, Zelibor reflects on seeing the moon…

The Humanity of Apollo 11 – Communion, Candy and Graffiti

By mandrews | July 16, 2019

As Apollo 11 was returning to Earth after the first Moon landing, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins noted his gratitude for the NASA workforce that made their flight a success.…

Celebrate the Past and Inspire the Future at the Space Foundation Discovery Center Apollo 11 Celebration on July 20

By mandrews | July 10, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 10, 2019) – On July 20, 1969, two Americans were the first humans to step foot on the Moon.

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Space Foundation Opens Nominations for Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame

By mandrews | June 24, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 24, 2019) — The Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame was created by the Space Foundation in 2016 to inspire future space heroes and celebrate the…

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Volunteer at the Space Foundation

By mandrews | June 21, 2019

We are seeking excited, motivated space lovers to volunteer at the Space Foundation headquarters in Colorado Springs. As a 401c(3) nonprofit, we could not do the work we do without…

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, July 20

By mandrews | June 19, 2019

Join us as we celebrate the landing of Apollo 11 and commemorate the first human steps on the Moon! This full-day event will feature a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for…

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Free Admission for 25 Military Families to Discovery Center’s Apollo 11 Anniversary Celebration

By mandrews | June 14, 2019

Thanks to premier sponsor Raytheon, the Space Foundation Discovery Center will offer free admission to the first 25 military families in line when doors open at 10:00 a.m. on July…