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Date posted October 4, 2006
SpotBeam California - October 3, 2006
"Transforming Space" Conference Agenda Posted
Speakers confirmed: Rep. Buck McKeon, Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee; Dr. Charles Elachi, Director of JPL; Dr. Pete Worden, Director of NASA Ames; Kevin Petersen, Director of NASA Dryden; and Dr. Alexis Livanos of Northrop Grumman. Agenda for the November 29 through December 1 Conference.
Conference and Awards Dinner Registration
Westin Hotel Reservations
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 for details. The Plan will be released at the CSA "Transforming Space" Conference November 29th - December 1st.
Job Openings at CSA
Administrative Assistant/Event Planner
Contract Support Specialist
Technology Specialist
Annual CSA Membership Meeting
Network with other CSA members at our annual membership meeting highlighting members' successes and CSA accomplishments. November 29, 2006, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Los Angeles, CA. Please RSVP to Elizabath Burkhead: 805-349-2633 x18, or Elizabeth Burkhead.
FTC Gives Clearance to United Launch Alliance (ULA)
CSA Commends State Efforts to Continue C17 Production in California
In a statement released on Thursday, September 21, the Governor stated, "I am very pleased to see that our Congressional leaders realize the importance of this incredible aircraft"...
Accelerating Supply Chain Integration: Supplier Training Impacts in Real Time
Save the Date - November 9, 2006. A half-Day "Smart Supplier" Forum and Buffet Luncheon for aerospace manufacturers, suppliers and training providers interested in enhancing supplier/supply chain competitiveness. Renaissance Hotel LAX, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
SpaceBound! in in the Mail
The Fall 2006 issue of CSA's newsletter, SpaceBound!, was just mailed. The online version can be viewed here.
California Space Authority to Collaborate in the Promotion of Aerospace Exports
El Camino College Center for International Trade Development (CITD) was awarded a two-year $400,000 Industry-Driven Regional Collaborative (IDRC) grant for the aerospace Export Training and Enabler Program (ETEP). The California Space Authority (CSA) is one of three key partners...
California Space Center Receives Positive Reception and $10k at 3rd Community Support MeetingWinning Through Innovation, October 27, 2006
Learn how to win Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts. Garden Grove, CA, 9am-4pm. Jim
Benson to Form Benson Space Company (BSC)
Jim Benson, the founder of SpaceDev, announced Thursday he'll step down as chairman and chief technology officer of SpaceDev, in order to pursue a new venture in an emerging commercial space tourism industry called Benson Space Company, or BSC.
Boeing Wins Thermal Protection Contract for Orion
NASA has selected The Boeing Company, Huntington Beach, California, to support the design and development of a lunar direct return (LDR)-capable heat shield for the Orion crew exploration vehicle.
New Gallup Poll Reveals Americans Continue to Strongly Support Space Exploration
A new Gallup Poll shows more than two-thirds of respondents support the nation's stepping-stone approach to space exploration, which includes flying the space shuttle to complete the International Space Station, building a replacement vehicle for the space shuttle, returning humans to the moon, and exploring Mars and points beyond.
Young Scientists Recognition Conference/Banquet
6:00pm-10:00pm, Friday, November 3, 2006 at the Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, California. Sponsorships available.
Calvert Congratulates Lockheed Martin Corporation on Being Selected by NASA to Build Orion Crew Exploration VehicleTempleton Endeavour Engineering Academy Launched for 2006-2007 School Year2006-2008 K-12 Science Educator Launch Conference
The Endeavour Center flier (PDF, 168kb) contains a list of upcoming K-12 Science Educator Launch Conferences for 2006-2008.
Point Mugu's 60th Anniversary, October 5, 2006
Marriott Ventura Beach, Ventura, CA. 6pm-11pm social hour, dinner, and program. Semi-formal, black-tie optional.
AAS National Conference November 14-15, 2006
The Human+Machine Equation. At the Pasadena Hilton, Pasadena, CA.
SPAWAR/NDIA Conference, November 14-16, 2006
Bahia Hotel, San Diego. Early Bird Registration through October 13.
Responsive Space Conference 2007, April 23-26, 2006
Applications, Implementation, and Funding. Los Angeles, CA.
CSIP FY08 Submittal Time
The FY08 CSIP Solicitation package has been posted to the CSA web site. CSIP FY08 project proposal are due on October 27th, 2006.
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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