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Date posted December 20, 2006
SpotBeam California - November 21, 2006
First Flight a Success for United Launch Alliance
A Delta II expendable launch vehicle successfully launched a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Vandenberg AFB, marking the first mission completed by the United Launch Alliance (ULA).
United Launch Alliance Announced at Transforming Space 2006 Conference (PDF)
The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation announced the formation of the United Launch Alliance, LLC (ULA) at the California Space Authority's Transforming Space 2006 conference.
"Transforming Space" Conference Presentations Available
Presentations from the Keynotes, Moderators and Panelists are now available, on the California Space Authority website.
FAA Issues Final Rule for "Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants"
The FAA is establishing requirements for human space flight as required by the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004, including rules on crew qualifications and training, and informed consent for crew and space flight participants.
CSA Recognizes Awardees of Presidential Teaching Awards
The California Space Authority (CSA) began the annual SpotBeam Awards Dinner ceremony with a special caveat in 2006, by recognizing two distinguished California teachers - Margaret Cagle and Caleb Cheung.
Quintron Provides Upgrades to Vandenberg AFB Range Status Alert System
Quintron, the recognized leader in advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, announces the new Quintron Range Status and Alert System.
NASA Expanding Manned, Robotic Space Exploration
As NASA makes progress in fulfilling the Vision for Space Exploration, the space agency's three California centers are advancing in their own roles for the program.
Gordon Chosen to Lead House Science Committee
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi has nominated Rep. Bart Gordon (TN-06) for the Chairmanship of the House Science Committee for the 110th Congress.
New California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan Unveiled at Transforming Space 2006 Conference (1 [PDF], 2)
The California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan 2007-2010 had its debut at the Transforming Space 2006 Conference.
"Have Spacesuit - Will Travel"...California Company, Orbital Outfitters, to Provide Space Suits for Private Space Travel (1 [PDF], 2)
"Have Spacesuit -- Will Travel" from the famous Robert Heinlein novel, is also the tagline of a new company that intends to do just that – make sure a new generation of commercial civilian Space travelers, adventurers and explorers fly in style and safety in Space suits like none designed before.
California Institute of Technology to Host an International Aerospace Conference (PDF)
50 Years in Space - September 20 - 21, 2007 - Pasadena, California California Institute of Technology, Graduate Aeronautical
Laboratories (GALCIT), Northrop Grumman Space Technology and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will host an international conference in celebration of the 50th anniversary of space exploration.
El Camino College Offers Aerospace Export Trraining and Enabler Program (ETEP) (PDF)
ETEP is offered exclusively by the El Camino College Center for International Trade Development in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the California Space Authority and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting.
Endeavour Programs Seeking Sponsorship for Youth (1 [PDF], 2)
We are in need of scholarship funding for disadvantaged youth, girls and students with interest in science, math and engineering. Lets work together to sponsor youth interested in science as well as we do for our youth in sports activities!
Impact of Election on California Congressional Delegation (PDF)
This memorandum provides a report on the results of the election and the impact upon the California Congressional delegation.
Three California Representatives to be Added to the Appropriations Committee
New members to the Appropriations Committee include: Reps. Barbara Lee (Oakland), Adam Schiff (Burbank), and Mike Honda (San Jose). They will join Reps. Sam Farr (Carmel) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (Los Angeles), thereby raising California's membership on the key money-spending panel Democrats from two to five.
Upcoming Events
Online Archive of "SpotBeam California"
All issues of this e-newsletter may be found online. The current issue is usually posted within a few days of the e-mailing.
Upcoming Events
Previously announced in SpotBeam
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International Business Opportunities Roundtable
CSA will be hosting an International Business Opportunities Roundtable on February 22, 2007 in Los Angeles. Learn about existing international business opportunities, how to pursue these opportunities, resources available to assist your business, how to tackle challenges with aplomb, and export controls. Maurice Kogan, Director of the El Camino College Center for International Trade Development will be the key note speaker and panel moderator. Panelists will include Mayank Patel, Managing Director, Tri Polus, Inc., Janice Dunn, Deputy Director of the California Space Authority, and others. Contact LeeAnne Haworth, Executive Projects Administrator at 805-349-2633
- Lunar Commercial Communications Workshop
Presented by Lunar Enterprise Corp. and SpaceDev - January 19, 2007 at the Santa Clara Hilton. Focus on entrepreneurial applications and potential users for communications capacity from the Moon. To register, contact news@spaceagepub.com or call 650-324-3182.
- FAA 10th Annual Commercial Space Transportation Conference
Feb 6--7, 2007, Sheraton Crystal City hotel, Arlington, VA. "Commercial Space -- Competing in a Global Market". For more information click here or call Janice Walker, (202) 267-7982
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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