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Date Posted	Subject
December 26, 2006	Governor Schwarzenegger Unveils Strategic Initiative to Keep California at the Forefront of Innovation (PDF)
December 22, 2006	Recent Federal Space Policy Legislation, December 22, 2006 posted from the Federal Government Relations page
December 21, 2006	President Bush Signs Executive Order Establishing National Aeronautics Research & Development Policy , posted from the Federal Government Relations page
December 20, 2006	Posted: December 19, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California
December 19, 2006	December 9, 2006 STEMCAP 3.05 Forum event, posted on the WIRED page 25th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference 2007 (ICSSC-2007) posted on the Events page
December 18, 2006	CSA Recognizes Awardees of Presidential Teaching Awards, posted on the Press Room page CSA Announces 2007 Board of Directors (PDF, 252 kb), posted on the Press Room page
December 12, 2006	Transforming Space 2006 Conference Presentations are now available NASA Expanding Manned, Robotic Space Exploration, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page El Camino College Offers Aerospace Export Training and Enabler Program (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Endeavour Programs Seeking Sponsorship for Youth (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page California Institute of Technology to Host an International Aerospace Conference (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
December 11, 2006	Gordon Chosen to Lead House Science Committee, posted from the Federal Government Relations page
December 5, 2006	New member profile: Universities Space Research Association-RIACS
December 1, 2006	United Launch Alliance Announced at Transforming Space 2006 Conference (.pdf) [.doc], posted on the Press Room page
November 30, 2006	New California Space Strategic Plan Unveiled at Transforming Space 2006 Conference, posted from the Press Room
November 28, 2006	Quintron Provides Complete Technological and Innovative Upgarde to Vandenberg AFB Range Status Alert System, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
November 22, 2006	New Event: FAA 10th Annual Commercial Space Transportation Conference Posted: November 21, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California
November 21, 2006	Transforming Space 2006 Conference Celebrates California Space Enterprise (PDF, 128 kb) Distinguished California Space Enterprise Speakers Confirmed for 2nd Annual Conference (PDF, 136 kb)
November 16, 2006	Smart Supplier Forum Presentations, posted on the WIRED page
November 15, 2006	Boeing Delta IV Launches Critical Military Weather Satellite, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page CSA Expands Team, Opens New Office, posted from the Press Room SpaceHab to Build $20M Facility at VAFB, posted from the Press Room
November 14, 2006	Reid Announces Democratic Leadership for the 110th Congress posted from the Federal Government Relations page
November 13, 2006	Impact of Election on California Congressional Delegation (PDF), posted from the Federal Government Relations page
November 9, 2006	Employment Training Panel Awards Almost $9.5M to Train 7,265 California Workers (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
November 7, 2006	Quintron DICES III Communications System – A Necessity for the Success of the Sea Launch Rocket Mission, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
November 6, 2006	Raytheon and Northrop Grumman to Take Part in "Smart Supplier" Forum (PDF), posted from the Press Room
November 1, 2006	Supply Chain Forum Announced for November 9, 2006 (flyer, PDF) Full Agenda (PDF) Boehlert, Calvert Praise Hubble Decision, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
October 31, 2006	Sea Launch successfully delivers the XM-4 Satellite to Orbit, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page NASA Approves Mission and Names Crew for Return to Hubble, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Posted: October 30, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California NASA Approves Mission and Names Crew for Return, posted from the Press Room
October 30, 2006	Employment Training Panel Awards Almost $9.5M to Train 7,265 California Workers (PDF), posted from the Press Room
October 26, 2006	International Opportunities page updated with new links and information
October 24, 2006	International Space University Takes the Summer Session Program to China in 2007, posted from the International Opportunities page Mission: Solar System Grant Opportunity, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Sea Launch Begins Countdown for XM-4 Launch (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
October 23, 2006	CSA Announces 2006 SpotBeam Awards (PDF, 320 kb). See the full list of honorees.
October 19, 2006	California Space Authority Applauds New National Space Policy, posted from the Press Room
October 17, 2006	Sea Launch Prepares for the Launch of XM-4 (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
October 12, 2006	NASA Announces New Student Competitions, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
October 11, 2006	NASA Selects New Education Assistant Administrator, posted from the Federal Government Relations page
October 10, 2006	Air Force Association (AFA) Conference 2006 Transcripts, posted from the Federal Government Relations page
October 9, 2006	Policy/Legislative Survey for 2007--Action Items survey (PDF), posted from the, posted from the State and Federal Government Relations page
October 5, 2006	Boehlert and Calvert Congratulate Nobel Winners, posted from the Federal Government Relations page
October 4, 2006	Posted: October 3, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California CSA Accepting Proposals for a WIRED Website, posted from the WIRED page
October 3, 2006	California Space Center: California Space Center Receives Positive Reception and $10k at 3rd Community Support Meeting California Space Authority to Collaborate in the Promotion of Aerospace Exports, posted from the Press Room CSA Commends State Efforts to Continue C17 Production in California, posted from the Press Room
September 27, 2006	New Events: SPAWAR/NDIA Conference Young Scientists Recognition Conference/ Banquet
September 20, 2006	Fall 2006, Volume 20 of SpaceBound! New Event: Small Business Conference and Marketing Expo
September 19, 2006	Boeing Wins Thermal Protection Contract for Orion, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
September 13, 2006	2006-2008 K-12 Science Educator Launch Conferences (WIRED events)
September 6, 2006	OMAS Scope of Work Planning Session, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
September 5, 2006	Posted: September 1, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California Calvert Congratulates Lockheed Martin Corporation on Being Selected by NASA to Build Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, posted on the Press Room page Templeton Endeavour Engineering Academy Launched for 2006-2007 School Year, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
August 31, 2006	California Space Authority Member Lockheed Martin Wins NASA CEV Contract (PDF, 204 kb), posted on the Press Room page
August 28, 2006	National Model Rocket Competition with $60,000, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Protecting Enterprise Zones: Governor Creates Jobs, Strengthens Small Business and Restores Local Economies (PDF), posted on the State Government Relations page New Event: Meeting of the Minds, September 5-7, 2006
August 24, 2006	Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Executive Order Creating New Position of Advisor for Military Affairs, posted from the State Gov't. Relations page New Events: OMAS Scope of Work Planning Sessions
August 23, 2006	NASA Names New Crew Exploration Vehicle "Orion", posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
August 22, 2006	Sea Launch Delivers Koreasat 5 Satellite to Orbit, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page New Event: --AFCEA: 5th MILSATCOM Symposium
August 21, 2006	Posted: August 18, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California Successful Qualification of Full-Scale All-Composite Cryogenic Lox Tank Opens the Way to Low-cost, Responsive Launch-on-Demand (PDF, 276 kb)
August 18, 2006	California Space Authority Member Space X Wins NASA COTS Agreement (PDF, 128 kb), posted from the Press Room
August 17, 2006	New Event: Raising Your Innovation IQ AirLaunch LLC to Partner with NASA on Small Satellite Development, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page CSA Sponsors a Zero-G Experience for California Educators, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
August 16, 2006	Space Systems/Loral Awarded Contract to Build Terrestar-2 Satellite, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Employment Training Panel Awards $16M to Train More Than 14,000 California Workers (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page West Coast Competitiveness Summit, held August 11, 2006 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, posted from the Federal Government Relations page
August 16, 2006	Two new CSA positions just posted: Industry Education and Workforce Specialist, and Technology Specialist
August 15, 2006	SpaceDev Awarded Patent for Hybrid Propulsion Technology, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page The Boeing Company Contributes $10,000 to California Space Center, posted from the California Space Center page
August 14, 2006	Sea Launch Prepares to Launch Koreasat 5 Satellite, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
August 10, 2006	Test Team Breaks It's Own Record with C-17 Drop, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
August 9, 2006	"Lompoc Teacher Gets Shot at an Old Dream": press release from the Lompoc Record (jpg), posted from the Press Room Northrop Grumman's "Weightless Flights of Discovery", posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
August 8, 2006	California Space Authority Sends Lompoc Teacher on a Trip to Weightlessness (PDF), posted from the Press Room
August 7, 2006	Posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page: NASA to Exhibit the Vision for Space Exploration in the Antelope Valley (PDF) NASA Co-Sponsors Space 2006 Conference in Silicon Valley New Event: NASA/JPL 10th Annual Science Forum for Small Business
August 1, 2006	New Event: WEST 2007 AirLaunch July Drop Test Press Release (PDF, 44 kb), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
July 31, 2006	Boeing Employees Join California Space Center Launch Team, posted from the California Space Center page
July 27, 2006	New Events California Space Center Community Support Meeting in Pismo Beach, September 29, 2006 Annual CSA Membership Meeting, November 29, 2006 Aerospace Design Expo 2006, November 14-16, 2006
July 24, 2006	Gov. Schwarzenegger Promotes 'Helmets to Hardhats,' Announces Military Affairs Advisory Council, posted from the State Gov't. Relations page
July 19, 2006	Sea Launch Delivers Galaxy 16 Satellite to Orbit, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Peckham Named Sea Launch President and General Manager, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Peter Stier Named Vice President, Marketing and Sales [of Sea Launch], posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
July 18, 2006	Posted: July 18, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California DARPA Approves Return to Flight for Falcon I Launch Vehicle (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page "Our Space History", posted on the Events page New Rocket Engine Combustion Cycle Technology Testing Reaches 100% Power Level, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
July 17, 2006	CSA Sponsors a Zero-G Experience for California Educators, posted from the Press Room Calvert Congratulates NASA and Crew of Discovery, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
July 13, 2006	State and Local VIP Officials Visit Propulsion Conference, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
July 5, 2006	CSA Applauds NASA for Successful Launch California Readies Itself for NASA's Next Chapter, posted from the Press Room
June 29, 2006	June 28, 2006 K-U Forum (3.05) event, posted on the WIRED page
June 28, 2006	Boeing Delta IV Launched Successfully from Vandenberg
June 26, 2006	Signed International Agreement (PDF, 228 kb) between CA and UK Space Enterprise Organizations. Full story, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Upcoming Event: NewSpace 2006 Conference, posted on the Events page
June 21, 2006	A NASA/JPL Space Conference: Second International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology, July 17-20, 2006 at the Pasadena Conference Center, posted on the Events page
June 19, 2006	Posted: June 16, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California SES Americom Arthur C. Clarke Challenge, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
June 14, 2006	New CSA position, Contract Support Specialist (PDF), posted on the CSA Positions Available page CSA Restores Funding for ETP, posted from the State Gov't. Relations page AirLaunch LLC Drop Test Sets New C-17 Record, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page The Vortex-Cooled Chamber Wall Engine: A Tamed Tornado (a CSIP Success Story) (PDF), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page CA and UK Space Enterprise Organizations Enter into International Agreement, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page SEA Requests Increased Funding for NASA at 2006 June Capitol Hill Space Blitz, posted from the Federal Gov't. Relations News page
June 12, 2006	Joint Strike Fighter Tax Credit Sought to Include CEV, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Cisco Space News, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Signing Ceremony International Agreement to Tie Space Enterprise between California and United Kingdom (PDF), posted from the Press Room New Event: 2nd Space Exploration Conference
June 7, 2006	New CSA position, Executive Project Administrator (PDF), posted on the CSA Positions Available page
June 6, 2006	CSA Sponsors Sneak Screening of Walt Disney's Roving Mars
June 5, 2006	New CSA position, Technical Director (PDF), posted on the CSA Positions Available page NASA Announces Distribution of Constellation Work, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
June 1, 2006	Recent Federal Space Policy Legislation, June 1, 2006
May 30, 2006	AIAA Education Alley: The Ultimate Field Trip, posted on the Events page
May 25, 2006	Delta III Display Visible to Millions Each Year, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
May 24, 2006	California Congressional Members Support Full Funding for NASA, posted from the Federal Gov't. Relations page Quintron's CEO Interviewed by Alexander Haig on World Business Review TV, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
May 23, 2006	Agenda posted for 2006 Transforming Space Conference Recent Federal Space Policy Legislation, May 22, 2006
May 22, 2006	Air Force Earns Prestigious Environmental Award, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
May 17, 2006	Updated information on the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, CA, one of many space-related visitor opportunities in California
May 16, 2006	Upcoming CSA Event: Invitation to a Sneak Screening of Walt Disney's Roving Mars Governor Schwarzenegger Proposes Budget that Invests in Education, posted from the State Gov't. Relations page
May 15, 2006	Posted: May 12, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California New Event: 4th Responsive Space Conference, posted on the Events page Photos from a recent event, "Space Billionaires: Educating the Next Generation of Space Entrepreneurs"
May 11, 2006	CSA Space Day held in Sacramento, May 2, 2006, posted from the Enterprise Success Stories page
May 9, 2006	2006 Nominations Open for Third Annual Prestigious California Space Enterprise SpotBeam Awards
May 8, 2006	Congresswoman Matsui Named to House Science Committee, posted from the Federal Government Relations page California Space Technology News Set to Premiere Via Internet and Podcast May 15, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Posted Talking Point Papers (PDFs) on the Space Day 2006 page
May 4, 2006	California Space & Technology News Set to Premiere Via Internet and Podcast May 15, posted on the California Space Center page
May 3, 2006	California Space Center Awarded $150,000 Grant, posted from the Press Room "Fast Track" Teaching Exam Set for August, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
May 2, 2006	CSEWI Executive Director Job Description (PDF), posted from the CSEWI page
April 25, 2006	Crew Exploration Vehicle Tax Credit Introduced, posted from the Press Room Posted: April 24, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California
April 24, 2006	Ashburn Space Development Bills Advance, posted on the State Gov't. Relations page NASA Names Pete Worden to be New Ames Research Center Director, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
April 20, 2006	New Event: APSCC 2006 Satellite Conference and Exhibition
April 19, 2006	California Legislature Acts to Invest in Spaceport (PDF, 128 kb), posted from the Press Room
April 18, 2006	ISCe International Reception and Roundtable, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Team Registration Opens (PDF), posted from the 2007 Lunar Regolith Excavation NASA Centennial Challenge page
April 17, 2006	Highlights from NASA Dryden Flight Research Center April 2006, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
April 13, 2006	Calipso/Cloudsat Satellites Ready for April 21 Launch, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Calvert Commends NASA on 25th Anniversary of 1st Space Shuttle Launch, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page NASA Request for Information (RFI): Developing a Strategy for Future Exploration of the Moon and Beyond, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
April 12, 2006	Added Political Action Committees page, the launch page for CSA State PAC and CSA Federal PAC (under construction), posted from the Government Relations Overview page
April 10, 2006	New member profile: Chabot Space & Science Center New member profile: PlanGeo Exploration and Development NASA Honors First Man on the Moon: Neil Armstrong, posted on the Events page Photos of California Space Week Washington DC 2006
April 6, 2006	California Space Week Washington DC 2006, posted from the Federal Government Relations News page
March 27, 2006	Upcoming event: Calipso-Cloudsat K-12 Educator Launch Conference, posted on the Events page
March 23, 2006	New WIRED press releases: CSA Gears Up For Workforce Improvements; WIRED Initiative is Kicked Off (PDF, 52 kb) Assistant Secretary of Labor DeRocco Participates in Kickoff of California Innovation Corridor's WIRED Initiative (PDF, 56 kb) EDD: $15 Million Grant Launches California Space Enterprise Project (PDF, 44 kb)
March 20, 2006	NASA Honors Apollo Moon Walker Buzz Aldrin, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Upcoming event: AUSA Space Symposium, June 1-2, 2006 Posted: March 17, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California
March 14, 2006	Upcoming event: "Space Billionaires: Educating the Next Generation of Space Entrepreneurs"posted on the Events page
March 13, 2006	Upcoming event: Issue Forum: "Rapid Prototyping: Steps to Launch". Speaker: Debra Facktor Lepore, posted on the Events page
March 9, 2006	Upcoming event: Annual AMSAT Space Symposium, posted on the Events page
March 7, 2006	New member profile: Samata Management, Inc.
March 6, 2006	Letters of Support Needed for SB 1698 and the Space Grant Program, posted from the State Gov't Relations section)
February 28, 2006	XCOR Aerospace Teams with Silicon Graphics and Metacomp for Next-Generation Space Vehicle Design, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Upcoming event: Space Venturing Forum, posted from the Events page
February 27, 2006	Upcoming event: Space Business Initiative, posted from the Events page Air Force Leader Seeks Partnership with Communities, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Media Advisory: Decelerator Drops into JFTB Swimming Pool on Tuesday February 28, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page JPL Industry Days, April 18, 2006, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Governor Schwarzenegger's letter of support for NASA's Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) (PDF, 140 kb), posted from the State Gov't Relation News section)
February 21, 2006	Posted: the new WIRED section of the CSA website Sea Launch Delivers EchoStar X Satellite to Orbit, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page Posted: February 17, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California
February 15, 2006	Successfully Contracting With the Feds, A Small Business Conference for Enterprising Entrepreneurs, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
February 14, 2006	Space Exploration Alliance Concludes Successful Budget Week Citizen Action Blitz (PDF, 68 kb), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page, and from the Federal Government Relations page New Publication: CSA Sponsorship Opportunities Available (PDF, 108 kb)
February 8, 2006	WIRED Press Packet: The California Innovation Corridor CSA to Lead Multi-Regional Workforce Development Partnership, posted from the Press Room page Upcoming event: National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE), posted from the Events page
February 7, 2006	More on NASA's FY2007 Budget Request, Demonstrating the President's Continued Commitment to the Vision for Space Exploration, posted from the Federal Gov't. Relations News page Winter 2006, Volume 19 of SpaceBound!
February 6, 2006	Decelerator Drop tests with Oak Middle School Students (1/27/06) (PDF, 392 kb), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page New Event: Small Business Conference for Enterprising Entrepreneurs (PDF, 1.7 Mb), April 19, 2006 23rd Technology Review and Update, April 18-21, 2006 NASA's FY2007 Budget Request Demonstrates the President's Continued Commitment to the Vision for Space Exploration, posted from the Federal Gov't. Relations News page
February 2, 2006	Governor Schwarzenegger Highlights Public Safety Budget to Protect California's Communities, posted from the State Gov't. Relations page Legislative Letter in Support of the C-17 Program (PDF, 1.6 Mb), posted from the State Gov't. Relations page
January 31, 2006	Publication update: Drinking Water Quality Monitoring flyer (PDF), posted from the Publications page
January 30, 2006	Posted: January 27, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California The California Space Authority (CSA): “Trustee” of the California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan
January 26, 2006	Event news: California Space Week Washington DC, posted from the Events page and the Federal Gov't. Relations page California Space Day Sacramento, posted from the Events page and the State and Local Gov't. Relations page
January 25, 2006	CSA to Present at National Strategic Planning Conference, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page New events, posted on the Events page: CSA's 2006 Transforming Space Conference and SpotBeam Awards Dinner Association for Strategic Planning's National Conference SMC Industry Days
January 23, 2006	NASA Desire for New Blood Hinted in Research Center Departure, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
January 17, 2006	Space Enterprise Community's Educational Outreach Assistance Programs, posted from the California Space Education & Workforce Institute page, the Resources/Links page, and the Voice, Visibility and Edge page.
January 16, 2006	Added a Press Releases page to the 2005 "Transforming Space" Conference website, including press releases from the event. NASA Releases Crew Exploration Vehicle Phase 2 RFP, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
January 12, 2006	Posted: January 12, 2006 issue of SpotBeam California Two CSA Members Reach Large Satellite Deal, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
January 11, 2006	CSA Board of Directors web page updated
January 10, 2006	Upcoming event: 2nd Space Tourism Pioneer "Orbit" Awards Gala, posted from the Events page
January 9, 2006	Workforce and Business Atmosphere MAP, posted on the State Goverrnment Relations page State and Local Government Relations: 2005 Legislative/Policy Recap (PowerPoint, 188 kb), posted on the State Goverrnment Relations page California Air Guard to Get Predators Unmanned Aerial Systems (PDF, 188 kb), posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page President Bush Signs Multi-Year NASA Authorization Bill, posted on the Federal Goverrnment Relations page FAA Proposes Rules for Space Tourism, posted on the Federal Goverrnment Relations page Transcript of Governor Schwarzenegger's State of the State Address, posted on the State Goverrnment Relations page Governor Schwarzenegger Proposes Strategic Growth Plan for California's Future, posted on the State Goverrnment Relations page
January 4, 2006	MSV Releases Two Papers on Hybrid Communications, posted on the Enterprise Success Stories page
January 3, 2006	New events, posted on the Events page: National Space and Missile Materials Symposium (NSMSS) Traveling Space Museum 1st Space Day (PDF, 216 kb)