26th National Space Symposium Media Briefing Schedule Updated

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 12, 2010) - The Space Foundation will has updated the schedule of media events for the 26th National Space Symposium April 12-15, 2010, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Changes are:

• CSC will hold a Media Briefing from 5:00-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, in the Media Center (details below).
• Boeing has cancelled its Commercial Crew Development Media Briefing originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 13.

Most of the briefings will be held in the Space Foundation Media Center, located in the Primrose Room on the second floor of Broadmoor Hall (above the Exhibit Center), and most will also provide a call-in option for reporters who are onsite. All registered reporters are welcome to attend.

Specific details can be found on the UPDATED detailed schedule:

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Space Foundation: The Space Report 2010 Findings
Featuring: Space Foundation Vice President - Washington Operations, Research & Analysis Marty Hauser
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: 866-330-1200, passcode 5768000# 
Contact: Janet Stevens/Carol Hively, media@spacefoundation.org

9:35-10:15 a.m.
SES WORLD SKIES, U.S. Government Solutions
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: 866-330-1200, passcode 5768000#
Contact: Nicole Robinson, nicole.robinson@americom-gs.com

11:40- 12:10 p.m.
NASA Optimus Prime Announcement
NASA Booth #201 in SES WORLD SKIES, USG Exhibit Center (main level, Broadmoor Hall)
No call-in available; photo opportunity
Contact: Darryl Mitchell, darryl.r.mitchell@nasa.gov

12:15-1:15 p.m.
Orbital Briefing: Update on Taurus II and Cygnus Development Activities
Space Foundation Media Center
No call-in available 
Contact: Barry Beneski, beneski.barron@orbital.com

3:15-3:45 p.m.
Air Force Space Command Briefing
Featuring: AFSPC Commander Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: 866-330-1200, passcode 5768000#. 
Contact: Andy Roake, anthony.roake@peterson.af.mil

5:00- 5:30 p.m.
Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI) Briefing
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: 866-330-1200, passcode 5768000# 
Contact: Joanne Welsh, jwelsh@agi.com
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

11:00 a.m.-Noon
Boeing and Ball Aerospace Joint Briefing
Topic: Space Based Surveillance System
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: USA Toll-Free: 888-482-6001; USA Caller Paid: 214-765-0456, access code: 6749020
Contact: Angie Yoshimura, angie.e.yoshimura@boeing.com; Ed Memi, edumund.g.memi@boeing.com

3:15-3:45 p.m.
Space and Missile Systems Center Briefing
Featuring: AFSPC Space and Missile Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. John Sheridan, USAF
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: 866-330-1200, passcode 5768000#
Contact: Bruce Bender, bruce.bender@losangeles.af.mil

NEW BRIEFING:
5:00-5:30 p.m.
CSC Media Briefing
Topic: InSpace 21
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: 866-330-1200, passcode 5768000#  
Contact: Marie Skelton, mskelton@csc.com

Thursday, April 15, 2010

5:45- 6:45 p.m.
Media Briefing
Featuring: Actor, Director, Producer, and Space Foundation Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award Recipient Leonard Nimoy
Space Foundation Media Center
Call-in: 866-330-1200, passcode 5768000# 
Contact: Janet Stevens/Carol Hively, media@spacefoundation.org

All events are subject to change and additional briefings may be added.

Reporters must be registered and sign in for each briefing. Many briefings do not allow late entrants; reporters must be on time to attend. To inquire about a briefing, check the posted schedule in the Media Center or contact media@spacefoundation.org.

Media Sessions Scheduled by Boeing
The Boeing Company has scheduled a series of media briefings throughout the week at The Broadmoor. These events require advance confirmation. For details on location and registration, go to www.nationalspacesymposium.org/media/partner-news/boeing-to-spotlight-advanced-capabilities-at-national-space-symposium.

The schedule follows:

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

7:00-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Briefing: Overview of Boeing Network and Space Systems
Featuring: Craig Cooning, vice president and general manager of space and intelligence systems; Steve Johnston, director of advanced space exploration; Steve Oswald, vice president and general manager of intelligence and security systems; and Brewster Shaw, vice president and general manager of space exploration.
Crystal Room
Call in: USA Toll-Free: 888-482-6001; USA Caller Paid: 214-765-0456, access code: 6749020.
Contact: Angie Yoshimura, angie.e.yoshimura@boeing.com; Ed Memi, edmund.g.memi@boeing.com

9:15-10:15 a.m.
Advanced Network and Space Systems
Featuring: Steve Johnston, director of advanced space exploration
Crystal Room
Call in: USA Toll-Free: 888-482-6001; USA Caller Paid: 214-765-0456, access code: 6749020.
Contact: Angie Yoshimura, angie.e.yoshimura@boeing.com; Ed Memi, edmund.g.memi@boeing.com

The 2:00-2:45 p.m. Commercial Crew Development Media Briefing is CANCELLED 

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

8:30-9:15 a.m.
International Space Station
Featuring: Joy Bryant, vice president and program manager of the International Space Station (ISS) Program 
Boeing Carleton Suite
Call in: USA Toll-Free: 888-482-6001; USA Caller Paid: 214-765-0456, access code: 6749020.
Contact: Angie Yoshimura, angie.e.yoshimura@boeing.com; Ed Memi, edmund.g.memi@boeing.com

About the 26th National Space Symposium
The premier gathering of the global space community, the 26th National Space Symposium covers all aspects of space through main agenda events, special dinners and luncheons, engaging programs for teachers and students, the extensive SES WORLD SKIES, USG Exhibit Center, and greatly expanded programs for young, up-and-coming "new generation" space professionals.

More information, including agenda, speakers, and exhibitors, are available at www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org.

26th National Space Symposium Sponsors
Sponsors of the 26th National Space Symposium include Analytical Graphics, Inc.; ARES Corporation; Astrium North America; Astrotech Space Operations; ATK; AVIATION WEEK; Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.; Boeing; Booz Allen Hamilton; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Cobham; InSpace21; Defense Systems; General Dynamics; GMV; IBM; InSpace21; Intelsat General Corporation; International Space University; Lockheed Martin; Maui Economic Development Board; Northrop Grumman; Orbital Sciences Corporation; Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne; Raytheon; SAIC; SES WORLD SKIES, USG; Space Generation Advisory Council; Space News; Space Systems/Loral; SpaceX; Stellar Solutions; United Launch Alliance; and United Space Alliance.

About the Space Foundation
The Space Foundation is an international, nonprofit organization and the foremost advocate for all sectors of the space industry - civil, commercial, military and intelligence. Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is a leader in space awareness activities, educational programs that bring space into the classroom, and major industry events, all in support of its mission "to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable, and propel humanity." Through its Space Certification and Space Technology Hall of Fame®  programs, the Space Foundation recognizes space-based technologies and innovations that have been adapted to improve life on Earth. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation conducts research and analysis and government affairs activities from its Washington, D.C., office and has field representatives in Houston, Texas, and Cape Canaveral, Fla. For more information, visit www.SpaceFoundation.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and read about the latest space news and Space Foundation activities in Space Watch.

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