Space Foundation Information

Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to advance the global space community. The organization educates and inspires the space workforce at every stage, building pathways from early education through post-secondary opportunities and the start of professional careers to leadership across government and commercial industry. As a charitable organization, it receives support from corporate members, sponsors, individual donors, and grants to offer a comprehensive portfolio of programs and activities that extend our worldwide mission. Space Foundation hosts Space Symposium, created in 1984, the premier assembly of the global space community. Each year, thousands of attendees from more than 40 countries gather in Colorado Springs to form partnerships, discuss critical issues, and explore the latest space technologies. Participants represent all sectors of the space community, including space agencies, commercial businesses, military organizations, government agencies, research and development facilities, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs. The event also reaches a global audience through livestream and on-demand programming.