Space Frontier Foundation — Advancing Newspace, championing ideas for opening the space frontier to human settlement as rapidly as possible

Since 1988 the Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) has been championing ideas for opening the space frontier to human settlement as rapidly as possible.

Recent Posts

NewSpace 2010 Conference a Resounding Success

The Space Frontier Foundation’s NewSpace 2010 Conference successfully brought together representatives from both commercial and governmental space, sparking lively discussions about the future of the space industry. The hall was filled with space veterans, current industry leaders, and a younger generation who will carry forward the ideas discussed. All guests passionately took part in the discussions, along with over 12,000 online viewers, and the conference initiated new creative partnerships and plans.
Half Time in the Battle for the Frontier

There is something very American about a few patriotic heroes fighting off a massive and established foe bent on crushing their new ideas. Always in such tales there is a moment when the heroic band tastes its first victory and the enemy armies regroup and return to fill the horizon. The “Battle for the Frontier” in Congress is at just such a moment right now.
Space Frontier Foundation Thanks Sponsors of the NewSpace 2010 Conference

The Foundation would like to thank the sponsors of the NewSpace 2010 Conference, particularly NASA, Boeing, and SpaceIsle.com, and media sponsors Space News and SPACE.com. The conference was a great success in no small part due to the contributions of those who provided materials, volunteers, finances, and promotion.
“NewSpace Journalism” and “Pioneer of NewSpace” Awards Announced

The path to the space frontier is blazed by the winners of the “Pioneer of NewSpace” and “NewSpace Journalism” awards, and this year they go to Art Dula and Miles O’Brien, respectively. Dula led the industry by creating innovative commercial space companies and O’Brien by brining public attention to NewSpace accomplishments.
“Vision of the Future” and “Best Presentation of Space” Winners Announced

The winners of the Space Frontier Foundation’s “Best Presentation of Space” and “Vision of the Future” awards have brought the possibilities and realities of space exploration to the public, sparking imaginations around the world. Fiction and non-fiction features play a role in informing and inspiring mankind to pursue its future in space and with these awards, contributions to both are recognized.