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Date posted January 12, 2006
SpotBeam California - January 9, 2006
4-DVD Sets Available of Conference Speakers/Panelists
A complete video of CSA's "Transforming Space" Conference (less one speaker) is available in a 4-DVD set.
Seastrand Wins SOFTEC Impact Award
Multi-year NASA Authorization Bill Signed
The President signed a multi-year NASA authorization bill into law (Public Law 109-155) on December 30, 2005. The House version of the bill (H.R. 3070) was led by Rep. Ken Calvert, Chairman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee and it is the first NASA authorization bill to become law in more than five years. The bill authorizes funding for NASA for FY 2007 and FY 2008, endorses the President's Vision for Space Exploration as well as enables NASA to carry out a prize program. In addition, the bill supports a shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, provides guidance for the transition from the space shuttle to the Crew Exploration Vehicles, designates the U.S. portion of the International Space Station (ISS) as a "national laboratory", requires that at least 15 percent of spending for the ISS be used for microgravity research, and requires the National Academy of Sciences to review NASA's K-12 education programs.
FAA Rules
The FAA recently published proposed rules for space tourism, including both passengers and pilots of suborbital flights. The public is invited to comment on the proposed rules.
Governor Schwarzenegger's State of the State Address
Governor Schwarzenegger Proposes Strategic Growth Plan for California's Future
Seastrand Invited to USAF Chief of Staff Group
CSA's Executive Director Andrea Seastrand has been invited by General Moseley to participate on the newly-formed Chief of Staff Civic Leaders Group.
CA Space Week
It's time to make plans to return to the nation's capital for CA Space Week 2006. Please join CSA in Washington, D.C., the week of March 27 for meetings with members and staff of the California Congressional delegation as well as key executive branch officials. For questions or to sign up, contact Janice Dunn via E-mail at janice.dunn@californiaspaceauthority.org or by phone at (805) 349-2633, ext. 14.
Agricultural GIS Education Symposium Jan 19-21
ORGANIZED with support from a USDA grant, Ventura College (Ventura, California), Allen Hancock College (Santa Maria, California), and the University of California, Kearney Agriculture Center. It will be held at the Shore Cliff Lodge in Pismo Beach, CA.
Workers Comp Survey
The California Chamber of Commerce has asked various industry organizations to complete a survey from the state Division of Workers' Compensation to help the state evaluate the impact of the workers' compensation reforms. To assure the state will have as much information as possible on how the changes in the workers' compensation system have affected businesses in California, please complete the survey ASAP.
2005 State Legislative Recap (PowerPoint, 188 kb)
CSA's "2005 State Legislative Recap" was posted from the State Government Relations page.
Space Exploration Alliance Blitz
The Alliance will return to Washington, D.C., on February 9 and 10 to meet with Congressional members and staffers from all 50 states. The purpose of this Blitz is to confirm the support of the Alliance, which includes more than 15 non-profit organizations, for NASA's space exploration activities. For more information, please go to the SEA website at: http://www.spaceexplorationalliance.org
CSA Announces Election of New Board Members
Two new members will join the CSA Board of Directors in January 2006. They are Drexel Smith, Senior Vice President, Wyle Laboratories in the South and Mike Manchak, Excecutive Director, San Luis Obispo Economic Vitality Corp. in Central. In addition, four existing members will return -- Chris Hoeber and Celeste Ford in the North, Jim McGlothlin in Central, and Michael Van Scoy in the South.
Traveling Space Museum, Inc. Space Day in LA!
TSL Presents: Friday, February 10th, 2006, NEW Academy Canoga Park Elementary School, 21425 Cohasset St, Canoga Park, CA 91303. Time: 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Conference Charts/Slides Available Online
PDFs of most speakers' charts and slides from CSA's recent "Transforming Space" conference are available on the CSA web site to conference attendees and CSA members. On the Agenda page, click on "Conference Presentations" (immediately under the date and location). Contact Jamie Foster at CSA if you have not yet received your password.
Conference Photos Available Online
Perhaps you'll spot yourself.
The Value Proposition for Space New SPAWAR Security, Discovery, Prosperity
AIAA Conference in San Jose, CA, September 19-21, 2006. The abstract submittal deadline is Friday, January 13, 2006.
New SPAWAR Commander Announced
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen recently announced the following flag officer assignment: Rear Adm. (lower half) Michael C. Bachmann is being assigned as commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif. Bachmann is currently serving as vice commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, D.C.
4th Responsive Space Conference (RS4) April 24-27
At the LAX Westin Hotel
CSA to Co-Host ISCe 2006
Satellite and hybrid solutions provide a vital service for the enterprise, entertainment and media, and government/military markets. ISCe, an official CeBIT event, will focus on the value and cost-effective solutions that satellite and hybrid networks (cable, telcos and utilities) provide to the end user. June 13-15, 2006 at the San Diego Hilton Resort at Mission Bay.
CSA Member Profile: bd Systems
25th Annual ISDC 2006 International Space Development Conference
May 4-7, Sheraton Gateway Hotel LAX. Twenty five years after the first ISDC was held in Los Angeles, The National Space Society is teaming up with The Planetary Society to bring ISDC back to LA, and create the largest space advocacy conference ever. Special Registration Rate for CSA Members. Register online or call 202-429-1600.
Aerospace States Association Elects: Alaska Lt. Gov. Loren Leman, Chairman California Space Center: Join the Launch Team
California Space Center: Join the Launch Team
You and/or your organization can demonstrate your support for the CA Space Center by joining the center's Launch Team (at $1000 or more). The first Launch Team members are the City of Santa Maria, the City of Lompoc, Indyne Corporation and TetraTech. The names of all Launch Team members will be displayed in the Center.
Sea Launch Awarded SPACEWAY 3 Contract
Gen. Lord to Retire
General Lance W. Lord will retire April 1, 2006. General Lord has been the AFSPC Commander since April 2002, and is currently the longest serving Air Force four-star general officer on active duty.
NASA Dryden Highlights, December
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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