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Next-Gen Suborbital Researchers Conference in February to Focus on Research & Education Uses of Commercial Suborbital Spacecraft

Next-Gen Suborbital Researchers Conference in February to Focus on Research & Education Uses of Commercial Suborbital Spacecraft

Washington, DC – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is pleased to announce its co-sponsorship of the Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC), which is being organized in conjunction with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the Universities Space Research Association (USRA). This conference, to be held in Boulder, Colorado during February 18-20, 2010, will allow scientists, engineers, [...]

Categories: Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Press Releases, Suborbital Research
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White House Committee’s Support for Commercial Human Spaceflight Welcomed

White House Committee’s Support for Commercial Human Spaceflight Welcomed

Washington, D.C. — Following the public release of the Summary Report of the White House’s Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plan Committee, the Commercial Spaceflight Federation and Next Step in Space Coalition are jointly releasing the following announcement: — Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Next Step in Space Coalition Welcome White House Committee’s Support for Commercial [...]

Categories: Commercial Crew, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, NASA, Policy, Press Releases
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First Meeting of Suborbital Researchers Group Focuses on Innovative Research & Education Missions

First Meeting of Suborbital Researchers Group Focuses on Innovative Research & Education Missions

This week, the Suborbital Applications Researchers Group (SARG), an advisory committee of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, met at the Boulder, Colorado campus of the Southwest Research Institute to discuss the research and education potential of the new generation of commercial suborbital vehicles. The multi-disciplinary committee discussed a variety of possible missions, ranging from fluid-mechanics experiments [...]

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Commercial Spaceflight Federation Creates Scientific Advisory Panel on Suborbital Research Applications

Commercial Spaceflight Federation Creates Scientific Advisory Panel on Suborbital Research Applications

Washington, D.C. – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is pleased to announce the creation of the Suborbital Applications Researchers Group (SARG), composed of experienced scientists, researchers, and educators dedicated to furthering the research and education potential of suborbital reusable launch vehicles under development by the commercial spaceflight sector. The panel is chaired by Dr. S. Alan [...]

Categories: Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Policy, Press Releases, Suborbital Research
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Commercial Spaceflight Federation Appoints Makovsky + Company as Public Relations Advisor

Commercial Spaceflight Federation Appoints Makovsky + Company as Public Relations Advisor

Washington, D.C. – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation today announced the appointment of Makovsky + Company, one of the nation’s largest independent public relations firms, as its public relations advisor. Makovsky, which was recently recognized as the “Public Relations Agency of the Year” by the American Business Awards, will provide public relations, traditional and social media [...]

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Spaceport Leaders Resolve Further Cooperation After CSF Summit Hosted by Space Florida

Spaceport Leaders Resolve Further Cooperation After CSF Summit Hosted by Space Florida

Kennedy Space Center, Florida – Space Florida hosted a group of spaceport leaders from around the globe to attend the Commercial Spaceflight Federation’s Spaceport Executive Summit, the first such event of its kind. The Spaceports Executive Summit, held in conjunction with the 2009 International Space Development Conference, provided a venue for global spaceport leaders to [...]

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Commercial Spaceflight Federation Congratulates Incoming NASA Leadership

Commercial Spaceflight Federation Congratulates Incoming NASA Leadership

Washington, DC – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation extends a warm welcome to Charles Bolden, the incoming NASA Administrator, and Lori Garver, the incoming NASA Deputy Administrator, who have been unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate. “Charles Bolden and Lori Garver are held in high regard by the aerospace community, and we congratulate both of [...]

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Welcome to the Website of the Newly Renamed Commercial Spaceflight Federation

Welcome to our newly updated and enhanced website! Here at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation (previously known as the “Personal Spaceflight Federation”), we may be on the verge of the most exciting time for the space industry in more than 30 years: a new generation of low-cost commercial spaceflight vehicles are nearing the launch pad, spaceports [...]

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Commercial Spaceflight Federation Elects New Chairman Mark Sirangelo

Commercial Spaceflight Federation Elects New Chairman Mark Sirangelo

Washington, D.C. – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation, the industry association of leading businesses and organizations working to make commercial human spaceflight a reality, has selected a new Chairman of the Board, Mark N. Sirangelo of the Sierra Nevada Corporation. Sirangelo and a new slate of officers for the Commercial Spaceflight Federation were elected at a [...]

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Where to Find Older News

Press releases from before June 2009 can be found at the “Press Releases” section of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation website, under the “News” menu option at the top of the page. Thank you!

Categories: Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Historical
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