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Date posted May 15, 2006

SpotBeam California - May 12, 2006

California Space Enterprise Strategic Planning Meetings Set for May/June 2006 (PDF)
The Collaboratives will have online meetings in May to work key drivers and critical issues. All the Collaboratives will meet concurrently on June 1st (afternoon) at the Renaissance Montura Hotel LAX, and SEAC will meet at the same location the morning of June 2nd, both focusing on strategies and recommendations.

ISCe International Reception and Roundtable
International Reception, Wednesday June 14, 2006, 6:30pm at Sea World in San Diego.
International Roundtable and Exhibit Hall, June 15, 2006, 11am-12:30pm at the Hilton Resort at Mission Bay in San Diego.
Invitation

2007-2010 California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan Sponsorships Now Being Accepted
Development of this statewide collaborative Plan is underway and sponsorships are now available at two levels: $5,000 and $2,500. Contact Elizabeth.Burkhead@CaliforniaSpaceAuthority.org for details. The Plan will be released at the CSA "Transforming Space" conference November 29th - December 1st.

Exclusive Presentation of Walt Disney's Roving Mars (PDF)
CSA members and members of the Legislature, their staffs, children and grandchildren are invited to experience this remarkable film at a private viewing on May 23, 2006 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the IMAX theater located at 1211 K Street in Sacramento. A reception will be precede the showing from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

CSA Space Day Held in Sacramento, May 2
CSA's 37 participants, in seven teams led by CSA Executive Director, Andrea Seastrand, met with 54 legislative offices to discuss Space Enterprise initiatives with Legislators and staff.

CSEWI Seeking Executive Director
The California Space Education and Workforce Institute (CSEWI) is seeking an Executive Director.

Nominations Open for Third Annual Presitigious California Space Enterprise SpotBeam Awards

CSA Board Member Drexel Smith to Speak at Antelope Valley Board of TradeBusiness Briefing Luncheon
Topic: "The Importance of Aerospace to Our Nation", 11:30 a.m., Cascades, 3905 Club Rancho Drive, Palmdale. Please call (661) 942-9581 to make your reservations ($20 per person).

Congresswoman Matsui Named to House Science Committee
With this Committee assignment, in addition to her seat on the Rules Committee, the Congresswoman will work to ensure we are crafting sound policy to make certain the US's continued preeminence in scientific research, and reinvigorate math, science and engineering education to produce the next generation of scientists.

California Space & Technology News Set to Premiere Via Internet and Podcast May 15
First ever daily space, technology, and science news online broadcast to be available on CSTN.TV.

California Space Center Awarded $150,000 Grant
The California Cultural and Historic Endowment (CCHE) has awarded a planning grant in the amount of $150,000 to the California Space Education and Workforce Institute (CSEWI) for the California Space Center, which is to be built in Santa Barbara County on 66 acres outside the front gate of Vandenberg Air Force Base. Matching funds are now needed in order to obtain necessary environmental services and architectural plans. You can help by joining the center's Launch Team (organizations and individuals) at a level of $1,000.

XCOR to Aid in Moon Mission
CSA-member XCOR Aerospace will help develop a rocket engine for NASA's next manned spacecraft under a multimillion-dollar contract recently announced.

"Fast Track" Teaching Exam Set for June and August
State Senator Jack Scott (Pasadena) is urging those interested in shifting their professional abilities into classroom expertise to participate in a "fast track" teacher credentialing exam set for June 10 or August 5.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Field Representative Congresswoman Jane Harman- District Office (PDF)
The Office of Congresswoman Jane Harman is seeking a strategic, proactive, and community-oriented individual for the position of Field Representative.

SECDEF Announces Nomination for Commander of Air Force Space Command - Lt. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton

Supplier Workshop with Airbus - June 1
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Registration and Breakfast 9:30 am
Followed by Supplier Workshop and Lunch
Odyssey Restaurant
15600 Odyssey Dr
Granada Hills, CA 91344
RSVP by May 24 to:
Christine Smith
(818) 756-8501
Christine.Smith@lacity.org

Shuttle Atlantis May Return to Palmdale
Assemblywoman Sharon Runner (Lancaster Republican) has authored a joint resolution requesting that Palmdale be the permanent home of the space shuttle orbiter once NASA retires it. If passed, the state Legislature will transmit an official request to the president and members of Congress. Full story in the Antelope Valley Press.

Thought Leader Forum Huge Success
The inaugural space business event was a huge success with people attending from all facets of the industry--from the prime contractors to the space entrepreneurs and those interested in fostering new business models for the space industry. Keynote Peter Diamandis fascinated the audience with his futuristic vision of rocket races much like Nascar but in three dimensions and opportunities for everyone to experience zero gravity.

Upcoming Events
Previously announced in SpotBeam

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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