Summer Cosmic Adventures are open for registration. 8 camps. 4 themes. Ages 7–12.
This summer, Space Foundation Discovery Center is offering half-day camps covering everything from lunar habitats to the search for life beyond Earth:
Options include:
- Back to the Moon
- Mission to Mars
- Exploring the Solar System
- Life in Space
Sessions run June through July starting at $180 per camper. Passport Members save 15%.
Register with the link in bio —> @sfdiscoverycenter
Calling all Andy Weir fans 🚀 We’re thrilled to partner with Space Foundation for a giveaway of THE MARTIAN: DELUXE EDITION!
Founded in 1983, Space Foundation is the world's premier nonprofit organization connecting, educating, and inspiring on behalf of the entire space community.
From early classroom education to the highest levels of government and commercial leadership, Space Foundation serves every sector of the space community, anchored by the annual Space Symposium.
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter between 10:00 AM (ET) on May 14, 2026 and 10:00 AM (ET) on May 19, 2026. Open to US residents, 18 and older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. The winner will be outreached by @andyweirofficial via Instagram DMs.
Nuclear power in space is no longer theoretical — it’s national policy.
At the 41st Space Symposium, the White House unveiled the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power, directing NASA, DOD and DOE to co-develop fission reactors for orbit by 2028.
The U.S. has spent over $20 billion on space nuclear programs across decades and flown exactly one reactor. This initiative is designed to change that — fast — with private partnerships, interagency coordination and a clear timeline.
The goals are ambitious: sustained electricity, heating and propulsion for a permanent presence on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Read more: /2026/04/14/trump-admin-pushes-nuclear-for-spacecraft/
Photo: @nasa
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 National Space Sustainability Competition.
Students in grades 6–8 were challenged to develop innovative solutions for long-term space sustainability beyond Earth. After review by a panel of industry professionals, 3 teams stood out:
1st — Team PVNet 6, Rolling Hills Estates, CA
2nd — Team SpaceLeaf, Tracy, CA
3rd — Team MSI Innovators, Brooklyn, NY
Congratulations to all three teams. Winning students will receive scholarships to further their education, sponsored by @voyagertech_
The winners were announced during the premiere of our National Space Day educational video, hosted by science communicator @ambre_rosario
A new economy is being built... on the Moon.
At the 41st Space Symposium, NASA officials, commercial partners and scientists laid out the case: with new Artemis missions on the horizon, growing commercial interest in lunar mining and resource utilization, and NASA actively seeking partners for communications, power and heavy-lift landers, the Moon is no longer a science destination — it’s an economic frontier.
The infrastructure decisions being made right now will shape who leads the cislunar economy for decades to come.
Read more: /2026/04/16/the-next-great-economy-the-moon/
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating Space Foundation International Teacher Liaisons — a global community of 375+ educators inspiring the next generation of explorers.
Since 2004, Teacher Liaisons have brought space-based education into classrooms worldwide, serving as advocates in their schools, districts, and communities. Thank you for fueling curiosity and shaping the future of STEM education.
#Teachers #Education #STEM
Congratulations, Aymette!
Aymette Medina Jorge is the most recent recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award, presented at the National Space Day community event in Colorado Springs.
A STEM teacher in Galveston, Texas, Aymette has led 60+ space experiments and Zero-G projects while championing Hispanic representation and inclusion in STEM fields.
#STEM #Education #Space
National Space Day Community Event 2026.
More than 4,500 attendees joined us at the Discovery Center for a celebration of space, STEM, and community. From astronaut meet-and-greets to hands-on activities and live robotics demos, the energy was incredible from start to finish.
To everyone who walked through the doors — thank you for showing up and showing the next generation that space matters.
And of course, thank you to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who brought this event to life.
See you next year.
#STEM #NationalSpaceDay #SpaceFoundation
Photos: @studiocopan
Reminder — Space Foundation’s free National Space Day Community Event is TOMORROW (Saturday, May 2) at the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and the event runs until 4 p.m. Meet astronauts, explore hands-on STEM activities, and watch live robotics demos. Bring the whole family.
Admission is free: https://lnkd.in/gEZgCqAy
*Photos from last year’s event.
Tomorrow is National Space Day — and Space Foundation is marking it with the premiere of a new educational video.
Hosted by science communicator @ambre_rosario the video connects students in grades 3–12 to real-world challenges in space sustainability and life beyond Earth. Winners of the National Space Day Competition will be announced live.
See it tomorrow, May 1, at 11:00 a.m: /watch?v=a_Y9kTmGews
*Video available on demand after airing.
The National Space Day Competition is proudly sponsored by @voyagertech_
#NationalSpaceDay #SWFT #SpaceFoundation #STEM
THE NEXT GENERATION SPACE SUIT!
The new Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit will provide astronauts advanced capabilities for space exploration while providing NASA with commercially developed human systems needed to access, live and work on and around the Moon. The advanced spacesuits ensure astronauts are equipped with high-performing, robust equipment and are designed to accommodate a wide range of crew members.
Building off NASA’s Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit design, the Axiom Space spacesuits are created to provide increased flexibility, greater protection to withstand the harsh environment, and specialized tools to accomplish exploration needs and expand scientific opportunities. Using innovative technologies and a flexible design, these spacesuits will enable more exploration of the lunar surface than ever before.
The development of these next-generation spacesuits by Axiom Space is a significant milestone in furthering American leadership in space exploration, and enabling a deeper understanding of the Moon, the solar system, and beyond.👨🚀👩🚀🚀🌚
Info from Axiom.com
Captured at the Space Foundation 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.
#Space #nasa #artemis #Axiom #astronaut
Colorado Springs — Space Foundation is hosting a free National Space Day Community Event on Saturday, May 2 at the Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meet astronauts. Explore hands-on STEM activities. Watch live robotics demos. Bring the whole family.
Free admission: /national-space-day-community-event-colorado-springs/
#NationalSpaceDay #SpaceFoundation #ColoradoSprings #STEM
