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Space Symposium

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USSPACECOM commander at 36th Space Symposium in 2021.

Space Symposium (formerly the National Space Symposium) is a conference for the global space community, staged by The Space Foundation. It is held each spring at The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Overview

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Space Symposium led by members of the international space community, and features presentations and panels about space developments and industry issues; an exhibit center showcasing the latest space technology; special event and awards presentations: targeted programs for specific groups, including young space professionals, the cyber community, educators, and students.[1]

Space Foundation Awards

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The Space Foundation presents six annual awards at its Space Symposium: The General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award; John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration; Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award; the Space Achievement Award; the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award - in partnership with the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) and NASA; and the Athena Education Award.[2] Each year, the Space Foundation also inducts members into its Space Technology Hall of Fame.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Home". spacesymposium.org.
  2. ^ "Awards". Space Foundation. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  3. ^ "Space Technology Hall of Fame". Space Foundation. Retrieved 2025-02-27.