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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…

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Buy Tickets Now for Space Foundation’s Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Celebration

By mandrews | June 12, 2019

The success of the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969 made possible our adventures in space today and laid a foundation for future achievements in space. The Space Foundation Discovery…

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Summer of Discovery Opens at Space Foundation Discovery Center

By mandrews | June 1, 2019

A reception for Passport Members and invited guests last night launched the opening of the Space Foundation Discovery Center’s annual Summer of Discovery program.

Build! a Martian Habitat and Explore Life Off Earth at the Space Foundation Discovery Center This Summer

By mandrews | May 29, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 29, 2019) – Do you have what it takes to live on Mars? Getting there is one small step, but the giant leap will be living…

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Astronaut Inspires Students and Parents at Huntsville Space in the Community

By mandrews | May 16, 2019

The Space Foundation sent one of its education teams to Huntsville, Ala., this week to deliver a Space in the Community program to six schools there, funded by Lockheed Martin.…

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Laying a Foundation for Apollo

By mandrews | May 16, 2019

The Space Foundation’s commemoration of the Apollo missions continues with this article by Space Foundation Senior Analyst John Holst about a Gemini mission landmark. Gemini IV: There’s a Starman Walking…