Events
The Colorado Space Coalition (CSC) promotes the state’s aerospace industry and companies through various events:
| Colorado Space Coalition Meetings |
|---|
| March 12, 2010 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
| May 14, 2010 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
| *Meetings subject to change |
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
8:15 am – 4:00 pm
- Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfers - how to utilize the billions of dollars set aside each year for early-stage R&D projects for small business
- Annual congressional update
- Education - highlighting the young people who are the future of the space and aerospace industry
- Corporate perspective - what the new administration means to Colorado companies
Anythink Brighton
Through January 2010
Discover Space, a hands-on science and technology learning exhibition, is on display at Anythink Brighton, the local public library. Designed by the Space Science Institute, Discover Space provides a fun and engaging learning environment. The exhibition includes two exhibit areas: Space Storms introduces audiences to space weather, and Star Quest explores how stars are born and die. Using a touch screen computer, visitors design interactive solar systems with planets, asteroid belts, and multiple suns. The Space Science Institute will offer various programs at the library throughout the next several months inspired by the Discover Space project. For further information, please call 720.974.5833.
MilitaryStars Mountain Regional Hiring Event
December 3, 2009
The MilitaryStars Career Expo is a great opportunity to connect, screen, interview and hire sought-after veterans and separating military professionals all in one location. Call MilitaryStars Client Services at 1-941-684-0133 ext 3, or visit www.militarystars.com for details of the full 2009/2010 hiring event schedule.
Israel International Aerospace Trade Mission
January 24-29, 2010
The U.S. Commercial Service Tel Aviv, Futron Corp., Airlift Inc. and the Fisher Brothers Institute are organizing and recruiting for an international trade mission to Israel that will include attending the annual Fisher Institute Conference, a pre-conference business forum and visits to space-related divisions of three large aerospace industries. NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden and heads of the Canadian and Italian space agencies are expected to participate in the conference, as are Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafael, Elbit Systems, Gilat, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Space X and other companies from South America, Europe and Asia. Please visit www.buyusa.gov/israel/en/aerospace_mission.html for mission details. For further information, please contact:
Danielle M. Dooley, Sr International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service - Denver
303.844.6623 x214
ddooley@mail.doc.gov
Colorado Aerospace Roundup —To grow our existing industry base, the CSC and the Colorado Space Business Roundtable co-sponsored the Colorado Aerospace Roundup in 2008. More than 100 Colorado aerospace companies attended the one-day event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Space Jam 2008—Held at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, Space Jam brought together political and industry leaders alike to discuss the future of aerospace and implications of a new leader in office. CSC co-chair Lt. Governor O'Brien delivered opening remarks and emphasized the impact Colorado has in the global aerospace community.
National Space Symposium—The CSC had a prominent presence at the 25th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs April 2009. Colorado Lt. Governor O'Brien delivered welcoming remarks at the Symposium opening session and CSC members attended a reception for Colorado space companies hosted by the Consulate General of Canada.
Congressional Briefing—The CSC hosted a Congressional Briefing in Denver on March 17, 2008 with U.S. Senator Ken Salazar and U.S. Representative Mark Udall. Salazar and Udall updated the group on their work to expand Colorado's competitiveness in the aerospace industry.
Space Exploration Conference—Top leaders from industry, academia, NASA, and other government agencies attended the 3rd Space Exploration Conference, Feb. 26–28, 2008 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Organized by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in coordination with NASA, the event brought together the space community to review pivotal programs from the past and to synergize its input to support a robust space exploration program for the next 50 years. Webcasts and downloadable PDFs from the conference are available online at NASA's Web site.
Shana Dale/NASA Visit—The CSC hosted NASA Deputy Director Shana Dale in June 2007 for meetings with members and the state’s Congressional delegation. Dale shared NASA’s vision for promoting space education and advancing space exploration.
Space Shuttle Launch—NASA recognized Colorado’s leadership in aerospace by honoring our state at the June 2007 launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-117). NASA hosted CSC members at the launch.
DIA Exhibit—The CSC, Denver International Airport (DIA), and Frontier Airlines produced a special exhibit “Colorado in Space: Our Heritage, Our Future,” featuring 30 Colorado companies and organizations. More than 300,000 travelers passing through DIA viewed the six-month display in 2007.
