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Date posted November 28, 2005
SpotBeam California - November 28, 2005
CSA "Transforming Space" Conference, Dec 1-2
Final opportunities to register for Transforming Space Conference are approaching. Confirmed speakers include NASA Administrator Mike Griffin, Gen. Lance Lord and SMC Commander Mike Hamel. Please register online or call Patti Ruiz at (805) 349-2633.
Conference Information
Registration
Bios of most speakers have been posted on the Conference Agenda page.
CSA Annual Member Meeting Nov. 30
For a complete agenda and how to RSVP, click here (PDF file)
2nd Annual California Space Enterprise SpotBeam Awards Dinner, Dec. 2
Topping off the CSA space conference December 1-2, this year's second annual California SpotBeam Awards Dinner will be held the evening of Friday, December 2, 2005, also at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at LAX. Don't miss it.
2005 SpotBeam Award Recipients
Registration for the SpotBeam Awards Dinner will be in conjunction with CSA's Dec 1-2 Conference; you don't have to attend the Conference to attend the SpotBeam Awards Dinner.
Sea Launch Delivers Inmarsat-4 Satellite to Orbit
Sea Launch Company successfully delivered the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) communications satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO). Early data indicate the spacecraft is in excellent condition.
Falcon 1 Launch Postponed, NET Mid-December
A frustrating scrub Saturday ended the first shot at launching the privately-developed (SpaceX) Falcon 1 rocket, delaying until sometime in December the debut mission of this new low-cost booster fleet that could revolutionize the space marketplace.
Coalition Requests Full SpaceX Falcon Launch Vehicle
The Coalition for Space Exploration requests full funding in the amount of $16.97 B for NASA in fiscal year 2007 in a letter to the White House...
House Adopts Ehlers Bill to Revitalize U.S. Aerospace Workforce
Seeking to revitalize an industry that could find itself in crisis in the very near future due to a rapid drain of workers, the U.S. House of Representatives recently approved the creation of a federal inter-agency aerospace revitalization task force.
SpaceDev Orders SpaceX Falcon Launch Vehicle
The launch vehicle is planned for multiple primary microsatellite payloads and multiple secondary nanosatellite payloads produced by SpaceDev or other suppliers. SpaceDev has tentatively scheduled the first launch for May 2008.
Resolutions Supporting California Space Center--Lompoc and Santa Barbara County Weigh In
The City of Lompoc and the County of Santa Barbara County adopted resolutions in support of the California Space Center, an effort led by CSA on 66 acres at Vandenberg Air Force Base, on November 15, and November 22, respectively. The City resolution stated "unanmious and dedicated support" for the concept while the County resolution stated that the Center "would benefit the entire Central Coast" by providing space-related visitor attractions that "could motivate students to study math, science and engineering". PDF copies of each resolution may be found here.
SpaceDev Introduces Low Cost Modular Microsatellite
SpaceDev announced a new high performance microsatellite product program named the SpaceDev Modular Microsat Bus(TM). The SpaceDev MMB-100 microsat is a highly capable modular 100 kg (220 pound) microsatellite based on industry standard "Plug-n-Play" interfaces.
NASA Honors Legendary Astronaut Walter Schirra
NASA Establishes Commercial Crew/Cargo Project Office
NASA has formed the Commercial Crew/Cargo Project Office to spur private industry to provide cost-effective access to low-Earth orbit and the international space station in support of the Vision for Space Exploration.
South West Defense Alliance: New Web Site
You will learn about the tremendous value the American taxpayers have invested in the labs, bases and ranges throughout the American Southwest. This vast region is home to most of the important defense and military advances in the history of our country. From rocket science to atomic energy to hypersonic aircraft to special forces this is where America always tests and trains for national defense. The Southwest Defense Alliance aims to keep it that way!
NASA/CSA Centennial Challenge: Regolith Excavation
Official website now available
AIAA Dinner: Metrics for Measuring NASA Performances (PDF file)
Wednesday, November 30th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Salon A. Reception with Bar at 5:30. Speaker: Greg Davidson, Deputy Program Manager for the James Webb Space Telescope.
Oakland Space Exploration Schools Get Big Money from State to Open in Fall 2006
The California Department of Education (CDE) awarded Public Charter School "Start-Up" grants to aid the creation of Space Exploration Academy and Junior Space Exploration Academy-two public charter schools focusing on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) instruction.
Supplier Excellence Alliance Member Meeting, Dec. 7
San Diego, CA.
Hosted by United Technologies at their Hamilton Sundstrand facility
Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Conference from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
RSVP: hilda@seaonline.org / (949) 476-1144 x316
CSEWI Support Is Tax Deductible
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the California Space Education and Workforce Institute (CSEWI)! The CSEWI is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions may be in-honor-of or in-memory-of anyone you wish. Make your check payable to CSEWI and send to:
California Space Education and Workforce Institute
c/o California Space Authority
3201 Airpark Drive, #204
Santa Maria, CA 93455
For more information, visit: http://www.csewi.org/
Join CSA For Space Enterprise Growth and Development!
Governed by a statewide board of directors, California Space Authority is a member-based, nonprofit "enterprise association" that provides the State's diverse space enterprise community (industry, government, workforce entities and academia) with the dynamic VOICE, VISIBILITY and competitive EDGE necessary to achieve development and growth.
Jamie Foster, CIO, California Space Authority
3201 Airpark Dr. #204, Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 349-2633, FAX (805) 349-2635
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