Press Room

Periodically CSA issues press statements.

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Date	Subject
July 29, 2010	A Plan for California Space Leadership--The California Space Authority Unveils 2010-2012 Space Enterprise Strategic Plan
June 25, 2010	California Space Center Receives Environmental Clearance--No Significant Impact Found for CSA Project
June 16, 2010	CSA Works with NASA to Bring Space Exploration Learning to Remote Students
June 11, 2010	CSA Returns from Toulouse Space Show--Potential Opportunities Abound
June 9, 2010	California Space Center Topic of Toulouse Space Show--Andrea Seastrand Delivers Key Note Promoting California Space Center
June 8, 2010	Toulouse Space Show Kicks Off with California Presence--Andrea Seastrand Delivers Speech (photo)
June 4, 2010	CSA Departs with Delegation to Toulouse Space Show
April 23, 2010	A Green2Gold press release: The Final Frontier Meets a Sustainable Planet
April 19, 2010	Key Stakeholders to Strategize for Bay Area Manufacturing Competitiveness
March 25, 2010	CSA To Promote California At Toulouse Space Show
March 19, 2010	Actress Nichelle Nichols Visits California Space Center Site (Star Trek's Lieutenant Uhura hosted by California Space Authority)
March 9, 2010	California Space Week Kicks-Off
February 25, 2010	CSEWI and CSA Honored by NASA--Efforts to Host the Regolith Excavation Challenge Are Recognized More info
February 10, 2010	CSA Issues Statement on NASA Budget--President Obama Proposal is Game Changer
January 14, 2010	CSA Board Broadens (Voice from Labor Joins Those of Industry, Academia and Government)
December 7, 2009	CSA Lauds SpaceShiptTwo Unveiling--CommercialVenture Proves Power of California Innovation
December 1, 2009	CSA Sheds Light on Counterfeiting -- Space Enterprise Threatened by Increase in Suspect Parts and Materials
November 6, 2009	CSA Advocates for Increased NASA Funding--Concurrence with Augustine Committee's $3 Billion Recommendation Letter to President Barak Obama Dear Colleague letter in support of America's Human Space Flight Program
November 4, 2009	California Space Authority Hosts 2009 SpotBeam Awards Dinner--California Space Enterprise Leadership Recognized
October 26, 2009	CSA's Lynn Baroff and others comment on "The Field of Space Architecture", posted on the Out Of This World Blog
October 21, 2009	From NewScientist.com: $500,000 Treasure Dug Up in Lunar Soil
October 19, 2009	Digging Teams Claim Victory in Regolith Competition
October 17, 2009	Regolith Challenge Kicks Off--Energy and Excitement Abounds as Teams Begin Competition: Young People Are Inspired; Adults Are Intrigued 2009 Regolith Games Continue Into Second Day (Lunar Excavators Show Promise)
October 15, 2009	Rich Media Visuals Promised for Robotics Competition A NASA Centennial Challenge Press Releases: NASA Hosts National Lunar Robotics Moon Excavation Competition Regolith Excavation Challenge Presenters
October 1, 2009	Moon Digging Competitors Line Up--Strong Showing of Teams Seek $750,000 Purse
September 25, 2009	CSA Announces 2009 SpotBeam Award Recipients
September 24, 2009	Judges for Regolith Competition Identified (Notable Space Enterprise Leaders Support Lunar Science and Engineering Innovation
September 23, 2009	Reinvigorating Math and Science Study -- Space Industry and Academics Meet; STEM and CTE Programs Are at Heart of Discussion
September 18, 2009	CSA and Space Enterprise Community Members Meet With French Foreign Trade Minister
September 17, 2009	One Month To Go--2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge Draws Near $750,000 Purse Available (PDF)
September 11, 2009	Workshop and Exhibition on Counterfeit Electronic Parts (Space and Electronics Industries Unite to Address $600 Billion Global Problem) (PDF)
September 4, 2009	Ensuring Aerospace Supplier Competitiveness--Supplier Transformation Forum Enhances International Partnerships (PDF)
August 4, 2009	CSEWI Updates Virtual STEM Community (PDF)
July 16, 2009	CSA Enhancing Space-Based Communications (PDF) CSA Congratulates New NASA Leadership (PDF) Stellar Solutions, Inc. CEO Celeste Ford Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2009 Award Recipient in Northern California (PDF) Stellar Solutions, Inc. Recognized for Innovation, World Class Service, and Performanc Excellence (PDF)
July 14, 2009	CSA Lauds Space Exploration Technologies (PDF)
June 29, 2009	California Space Authority Establishes New Presence in Silicon Valley (PDF) Rocket Science Seminar for Non-Scientists (CSA Offers Space 101 Course for Industry Professionals (PDF)
June 16, 2009	CSA Signs Agreement with French Aerospace Valley Photos from event (presented in a QuickTime movie: 5.75 minutes)
June 2, 2009	XCOR CEO Jeff Greason Named to White House Panel to Review NASA Human Space Flight Program, (posted on the XCOR Aerospace website)
June 1, 2009	CSA Sends Letters to Sens. Boxer and Feinstein in Support of President Obama's NASA Appointees (PDF) Keynote Speaker Andrea Seastrand Addresses AHC Graduates
May 27, 2009	New NASA Leadership Welcomed (PDF)
April 29, 2009	Seastrand Serves on Air Force Civic Leaders Council--California's Space Enterprise Voice Is Heard (PDF)
April 23, 2009	NASA Engineer to Lead Space Workforce Efforts (California Space Education and Workforce Institute Selects Lynn Baroff (PDF)
April 20, 2009	California Space Enterprise Leads Nation and World in Economic Impact (PDF)
April 14, 2009	Economic Impact Study on Space Enterprise in CA to be Released (PDF)
April 13, 2009	Qual-Pro Receives Honors (2009 Department of Defense (DOD) Nunn-Perry Award Announced (PDF)
March 23, 2009	French Aerospace Delegates Tour California (PDF)
March 11, 2009	California's Lt. Governor Highlights STEM Education (PDF)
March 4, 2009	The California Space Authority Partners with the Small Business Administration (Space Enterprise Business to Benefit from Greater Coordination of Services (PDF)
March 2, 2009	California's Lt. Governor to Speak at Aerospace States Association (PDF)
January 14, 2009	Gwynne Shotwell Assumes Leadership of SpaceX (PDF)
December 8, 2008	Shuttle Endeavour Lands at Edwards Air Force Base
December 3, 2008	CSA Adds New Space Leader to 2009 Board (PDF)
October 27, 2008	Media Invited to 2008 SpotBeam Awards Ceremony (PDF)
October 17, 2008	Supply Chain Management Seminar Announced (PDF)
October 13, 2008	CSA Mourns Death of Jim Benson
October 6, 2008	NASA Turns 50 — CSA Offers Its Congratulations (PDF) Vandenberg Air Force Base Celebrates its 50th! (PDF) Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California as First State to Partner in CeBIT 2009 (PDF)
September 30, 2008	SpaceX to Receive SpotBeam Award (PDF)
September 29, 2008	SpaceX Falcon 1 Makes Orbit - and History (PDF)
September 22, 2008	Preparing CA Suppliers for a Global Marketplace (PDF)
September 16, 2008	SpotBeam Award 2008 Winners Announced (PDF)
September 3, 2008	Virtual Space Center Encourages STEM Disciplines (PDF)
September 2, 2008	Space Enthusiasts Inspire the Next Generation of Astronauts (PDF)
August 25, 2008	CSA Featured at JPL Small Business Forum (PDF)
August 6, 2008	Photos from NASA Lunar Regolith Excavation Challenge at Cal Poly SLO
August 4, 2008	Photos of Virgin Galactic White Knight Two (WK2) Rollout
August 2, 2008	Some Pictures from Saturday Morning (NASA Regolith Excavation Challenge) Some Pictures from Saturday Afternoon (NASA Regolith Excavation Challenge) NASA Prize Elusive as Moon Excavators Struggle in Sandbox
August 1, 2008	Regolith Excavation Challenge is a Story Goldmine for Media Distinguished Panel to Judge Regolith Competition View Regolith Challenge Via Webcam Some Pictures from Friday Evening (NASA Regolith Excavation Challenge)
July 30, 2008	California Optimistic for Regolith Victory (PDF) Bio for Brian P. McGowan, Deputy Secretary, Economic Development and Commerce
July 29, 2008	California Continues to Make Space Enterprise History( (White Knight Two Rollout) (PDF) photos)
July 17, 2008	Space Coalition Formed to Educate Presidential Candidates
July 2, 2008	Governor Promotes Beale Air Force Base as Future Home of Air Force Cyber Command Regolith Excavation Challenge Moon Diggers Get Space Water (PDF)
June 18, 2008	Moon Digging Contest Hits Groundbreaking Number of Teams in Quest for NASA's $750,000
June 17, 2008	California Secretary Bonner of BTH Lauds Lunar Rover Inventors in Upcoming Moon Challenge
June 5, 2008	CSA Partners With El Camino College CITD On International Trade Compliance Institute--ITAR Training Will Be the Focus (PDF)
May 27, 2008	CSA Represents California Space Enterprise at Berlin Air Show
April 23, 2008	The Emerging Green Economy Industry Echoes Demand for CTE Training (PDF) ”Green Collar” Jobs — The Wave of the Future (PDF)
March 25, 2008	21st Century Challenges Facing Aerospace Suppliers Captured in "Suppliers Innovation Initiative" (PDF)
March 12, 2008	Lt. Governor Garamendi Issues Statement on Export Controls (PDF) Statement (PDF) ITAR Resolution (PDF)
March 10, 2008	20 Teams Competing in Regolith Challenge (PDF)
February 25, 2008	Lt. Governor John Garamendi Appoints Andrea Seastrand to Chair Aerospace Advisory Committee (PDF)
January 29, 2008	Keeping California Competitive (PDF)
January 16, 2008	"Reaching the Stars" CTE Summit Showcases Benefits of Career Technical Education (PDF)
January 14, 2008	CTE Summit to Feature Space Enterprise
December 5, 2007	Space Leaders Elected (New Board Members Chosen for California Space Authority Board) (PDF)
November 9, 2007	SpotBeam Awardees Honored (PDF), 11/08/07
November 8, 2007	$1.75 Million in NASA Prizes Announced at Transforming Space 2007 Conference (PDF) CSA Reaction to Lt. Gov's Aerospace Advisory Panel (PDF) 2007 California Winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PDF) The 2007 California State Nominees: The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PDF) Lt. Gov. Names Aerospace Advisors (PDF) Bio of Susan L. Sloan (PDF) Bio of the Honorable Andrea Seastrand (PDF) Bio of Leonard F. Kwiatkowski (PDF) Bio of Celeste Ford (PDF) Bio of John Daegele (PDF)
November 7, 2007	Reforms for ITAR Announced: National Space Security Office Issues Declaration at Transforming Space 2007 Conference (PDF) Lt. Governor John Garamendi to Announce His Appointees to the Aerospace Advisory Panel of the Commission on Economic Development (PDF) Fashion Creators Wow Space Innovators (PDF)
November 6, 2007	Harman and Calvert Open Conference (Congressmembers Kick-Off Transforming Space 2007 (PDF) A Runway for Space Tourism (Conference Showcases Upcoming Space Travel Opportunities and Attire) (PDF)
November 5, 2007	Women to Take Center Stage at Transforming Space 2007 Conference (17 Female Experts Fill Out Panelists and Speakers) (PDF)
October 29, 2007	Lt. Governor John Garamendi to Address Transforming Space Attendees (PDF)
October 25, 2007	L.A. Suppliers Forum Filled to Capacity (PDF)
October 24, 2007	Media Registration Opens: Transforming Space Conference Welcomes Media (PDF)
October 22, 2007	The Global Economic Engine Places Suppliers in the Driver's Seat (PDF) Hot Questions Over Climate Change (PDF)
October 16, 2007	Space Enterprise Leader Lauded as Good Neighbor (Boeing Commits Santa Susana Field Laboratory to Open Space) (PDF)
October 15, 2007	Space Drinks to Quench the Curious: New Round of Refreshments at Transforming Space 2007 Conference (PDF)
October 11, 2007	Student and New Space Professional Opportunities (PDF) Please note corrected dates for this event.
October 8, 2007	What Do I Wear in Space? L.A. Fashion Show Will Transport Space Conference Attendees To a New World (PDF)
October 1, 2007	Space Pioneer Shana Dale to Speak At Transforming Space 2007 Conference: NASA Deputy Administrator Pioneer for Women
September 24, 2007	General Chilton Confirms Participation in Transforming Space 2007: Former Astronaut Wants Youth To Soar in Science (PDF)
September 17, 2007	Coin Banks on 50 Years of California Space Excellence: Space Shuttle, Explorer-I, SpaceshipOne and Hubble Space Telescope Celebrated (PDF)
September 10, 2007	SpotBeam Award 2007 Winners Announced (New Awards Category Added To Winners List) (PDF)
September 4, 2007	"Back To The Future" Theme Highlights Transforming Space 2007 Conference" (PDF)
August 17, 2007	Dr. Wanda Austin Gives Keynote Address: Registrations Climb (Suppliers Explore Challenges Solutions to be Globally Competitive)
October 8, 2007	Senate Approves $1 Billion in Emergency Funds for NASA: CSA Plays Significant Role (PDF)
October 3, 2007	Gregg Selected for Top Position with California Space Education & Workforce Institute (PDF)
August 16, 2007	Brig. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski To Speak At Roundtable Luncheon (PDF)
August 14, 2007	Endeavour Rockets Roar While Crowds Roar Back Applause
August 8, 2007	Space Water Cools Thirst, Not Enthusiasm, for Space Shuttle Launch (PDF) California Governor and Top Leaders Praise Astronauts (PDF)
August 6, 2007	Californians Cheer State Daughters On Shuttle Endeavor (PDF)
May 2, 2007	Worden, Tanous to Attend Sixth NASA Centennial Challenge Event (PDF), posted from the Regolith Press page
March 15, 2006	Governor Schwarzenegger Hosts California's First Career Technical Education (PDF, 176 kb)
January 22, 2007	CSA Is Getting REAL on Education (PDF, 432 kb)
December 18, 2006	CSA Recognizes Awardees of Presidential Teaching Awards CSA Announces 2007 Board of Directors (PDF, 252 kb)
December 11, 2006	New California Space Strategic Plan Unveiled at Transforming Space 2006 Conference
December 1, 2006	United Launch Alliance Announced at Transforming Space 2006 Conference (.pdf) [.doc]
November 21, 2006	Transforming Space 2006 Conference Celebrates California Space Enterprise (PDF, 128 kb) Distinguished California Space Enterprise Speakers Confirmed for 2nd Annual Conference (PDF, 136 kb)
November 15, 2006	SpaceHab to Build $20M Facility at VAFB
November 6, 2006	Raytheon and Northrop Grumman to Take Part in "Smart Supplier" Forum (PDF)
November 1, 2006	Supply Chain Forum Announced for November 9, 2006 (flyer, PDF) Full Agenda (PDF)
October 31, 2006	NASA Approves Mission and Names Crew for Return
October 30, 2006	Employment Training Panel Awards Almost $9.5M to Train 7,265 California Workers (PDF)
October 23, 2006	CSA Announces 2006 SpotBeam Awards (PDF, 320 kb). See the full list of honorees.
October 19, 2006	California Space Authority Applauds New National Space Policy
October 4, 2006	CSA Accepting Proposals for a WIRED Website, posted from the WIRED page
October 3, 2006	California Space Authority to Collaborate in the Promotion of Aerospace Exports CSA Commends State Efforts to Continue C17 Production in California
September 11, 2006	Santa Maria Times article followup to the August 8, 2006 press release (California Space Authority Sends Lompoc Teacher on a Trip to Weightlessness)
September 5, 2006	Calvert Congratulates Lockheed Martin Corporation on Being Selected by NASA to Build Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle
August 31, 2006	California Space Authority Member Lockheed Martin Wins NASA CEV Contract (PDF, 204 kb)
August 18, 2006	California Space Authority Member Space X Wins NASA COTS Agreement (PDF, 128 kb)
August 8, 2006	California Space Authority Sends Lompoc Teacher on a Trip to Weightlessness (PDF) Read the article in the Lompoc Record (jpg). Read the article in the Santa Maria Times
July 5, 2006	CSA Applauds NASA for Successful Launch: California Readies Itself for NASA's Next Chapter
June 15, 2006	CA and UK Space Enterprise Organizations Enter into International Agreement
June 12, 2006	Signing Ceremony International Agreement to Tie Space Enterprise between California and United Kingdom (PDF)
May 9, 2006	Nominations Open for Third Annual Presitigious California Space Enterprise SpotBeam Awards
May 3, 2006	California Space Center Awarded $150,000 Grant
April 25, 2006	Crew Exploration Vehicle Tax Credit Introduced
April 19, 2006	California Legislature Acts to Invest in Spaceport (PDF, 128 kb)
April 18, 2006	Team Registration Opens for 2007 Lunar Regolith Excavation NASA Centennial Challenge (PDF, 121 kb)
March 20, 2006	NASA Honors Apollo Moon Walker Buzz Aldrin
February 8, 2006	WIRED Press Packet: The California Innovation Corridor CSA to Lead Multi-Regional Workforce Development Partnership
January 16, 2006	2005 "Transforming Space" Conference and SpotBeam Dinner Awards press releases, posted from the Conference Press Releases page
December 13, 2005	CSA Announces Election of New Board Members (MSWord doc)
November 23, 2005	Descriptions of the SpotBeam 2005 Awards
October 11, 2005	CSA Board of Directors Election Update
October 10, 2005	2005 California Space Enterprise SpotBeam Award Recipients
October 5, 2005	CSA Holds First Community Support Group Meeting for the California Space Center
September 20, 2005	GPS Technology Improves Public Safety GPS Offers Law Enforcement Tool, SB 619
August 9, 2005	Discovery: Welcome Home to California!
July 27, 2005	CSA Congratulates NASA On Successful Shuttle Launch
June 25, 2005	CSA Mourns Assemblyman Mike Gordon
March 13, 2005	California's Space Infrastructure Protected; Space-based Installations Stand to Win
March 10, 2005	Gen. Lord Praises CSA, Vows to Support Hawk's Nest Project
March 31, 2005	SpaceShipOne Honored by California Legislature and Governor
January 16, 2005	Joint Legislative/Executive Trip to DC Applauded California Unifies for Common Good
January 10, 2005	2005 CSA Board of Directors Nine Appointed Members Announced
December 2, 2004	Leaders in Space Receive SpotBeam Award. CSA Acknowledges State's Cutting-Edge 2005 CSA Board of Directors New Elected Members Announced
November 29, 2004	NASA 2005 Budget Approved (MS Word, 168 kb) Mojave Spaceport Recognized by Governor Schwarzenegger; SpaceShipOne's Triumph Acknowledged (MS Word, 168 kb)
November 9, 2004	Seastrand Named to Governor's BRAC Advisory Commission
October 26, 2004	CSA opposition letter to the City of Brea in their recent attempt to impose regulations on DBS
October 8, 2004	NRO/OSL Looking for Satellite Launch Ideas
October 5, 2004	California-Based SpaceShipOne Team Wins Ansari X-Prize!
September 7, 2004	Anderson Addresses CSA Roundtable on Transformational Communication
August 16, 2004	California Endorses NASA Funding; Acknowledges Importance of California's Three NASA Centers Perchlorate Coalition Letter on MCL (update)
July 28, 2004	CSA Joins Digital TransitionCoalition; Push to Open HDTV Market to DBS Subscribers
June 21, 2004	Private Manned Craft Takes Giant Leap into Space from California
June 16, 2004	CSA Comments on Space Exploration Commission Report
June 10, 2004	California Space Enterprise Says Farewell and Thank You to Ronald Reagan
June 8, 2004	2004 California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan
May 17, 2004	Space Exploration Alliance to mobilize 'Moon-Mars Blitz' on Capitol Hill
January 16, 2004	Vision on Space is Welcomed, January 14, 2004
January 9, 2004	California Space Authority Anticipates President's Proposed Space Initiative