[CSA] CSA: SpotBeam California, December 18, 2007
- From: Jamie Foster <jamie.foster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: csa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:17:29 -0800
SpotBeam California - December 18, 2007
Elon Musk: Inc's Entrepreneur of the Year
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Congratulations to our CSA Member!
http://www.inc.com/magazine/20071201/entrepreneur-of-the-year-elon-musk.html
CTE Summit, Jan 15, Sacramento
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Get REAL is promoting a discussion surrounding CTE and will be hosting a
2008 Career and Technical Education Summit on January 15 at the
Sacramento Convention Center from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. It will include a
keynote luncheon, testimonials from educators and their students, a
policy development session with leading legislators and an exhibition of
student CTE coursework. An informal reception for all legislators and
staff will immediately follow the summit.
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/government/GetREAL-Summit-Invite_Flyer.pdf
Get REAL:
http://www.getrealca.com/
Space Leaders Elected
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New members elected to the California Space Authority Board:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/press-releases/pr071204-1.pdf
$1.75M in NASA Prizes; Team Registration Open
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http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/conference2007/press-releases/pr071108-Challenges.pdf
2008 Regolith Excavation Challenge:
http://regolith.csewi.org/
2008 MoonROx Challenge:
http://moonrox.csewi.org
Save the Date: CSA's Space Week in DC March 3-7
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Don't miss it. See last year's:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/spaceweekdc2007/
California Space Day, Sacramento on May 13
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Save this date, too! See last year's:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/spacedaysacto2007/SpDay07postscript.html
CSA 2007 Policy/Legislative Survey Now Available
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This survey is provided as a way for space enterprise community
stakeholders to provide input into the policy and legislative priorities
of CSA over the upcoming year. As a basis, we have used the
recommendations identified in the 2007 California Space Enterprise
Strategic Plan. This survey asks you to review these action items and
prioritize them by pointing out those in need of the most immediate
attention. You may access the survey at:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/government/2007LegActSurvResults.pdf
Or take the survey online:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/survey
Baseline "State of Space Enterprise in CA" Survey
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As one way to measure the impact of the California's Space Enterprise
Strategic Plan implementation efforts, the SEAC (in conjunction with the
Collaboratives and Working Groups) created this survey to "take the
pulse" of California space in areas related to the strategic plan.
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/survey
ASA Hearing on Export Controls, Mar 11
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The Aerospace States Association will hold a hearing on the issue of
export controls on March 11, 2008, on Capitol Hill. The public is
invited. Speakers include Congressman Manzullo, Mario Blakey (former FAA
Administrator and current President/CEO of AIA), and Professor Bob
Twiggs of Stanford University. Congressman Brad Sherman and Miles
O'Brien of CNN have been invited. The full agenda is here:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/pdfs/080311-ASA-Hearing-export-controls.pdf
GrantStation Membership for $159 through Dec 19
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GrantStation is an interactive website that allows grantseekers to
identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects, and
mentors you through the grantseeking process.
http://www.grantstation.com/
First Lunar Prize Registrant announced at CA Summit
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The first team to complete registration for the $30M Google Lunar X
PRIZE unveiled its plans today at the Space Investment Summit in San
Jose, California.
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/press-releases/pr071206-1.pdf
No-Cost Export Compliance Training, Jan 21
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The El Camino College Center for International Trade Development in
conjunction with the California Space Authority, with support from the
U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security is
offering free export compliance training on the State Department's
International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Commerce
Department's Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The training will
take place on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM, materials and
lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Darling Garcia, El Camino
College Center for International Trade Development, by phone
310-973-3163 or email: dagarcia@xxxxxxxxxxxx by Monday, January 21, 2008.
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/events/31Jan-Seminar%20Flyer-1.pdf
CSI and SS/L Collaborate on COTS Pursuit
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Constellation Services International, Inc. (CSI) is collaborating with
Space Systems Loral (SS/L) to pursue a funded Space Act Agreement with
NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program.
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/pdfs/071211-CSI-SSL.pdf
Bill Introduced to Mitigate ITAR Consequences
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Rep. Brad Sherman (Democrat, CA) introduced legislation that would
mitigate and/or elilminate unintended consequences of current ITAR laws,
regulations, and policies. The legislation (H.R. 4246) was introduced
on Nov. 15 and has three original co-sponsors. A copy of the bill can
be found online at:
http://thomas.loc.gov
Save the Date: SMC Industry Days, Apr 15-17
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This will be at the Long Beach Marriott at the Airport. If you're
interested in exhibiting, contact Elizabeth Burkhead, 805-349-2633, or
email:
Elizabeth.Burkhead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
CSA Communicates California Space Enterprise
Message to Presidential Candidates
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http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/government/pointpaper.pdf
Republican Candidates Debate Civil Space Issues
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http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/html/government_pages/pr071211-1.html
AIAA 3rd Space Exploration Conference, Feb 26-28
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Colorado Convention Center. 50 Years of Space Exploration: Taking the
Next Giant Leap
http://www.aiaa.org/events/exploration
Antelope Valley Board of Trade Business Outlook, Feb 29
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Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. North Los Angeles County's premier business
event with presentations from renown economists, industry leaders and
nationally-recognized speakers.
http://www.avbot.org/outlook
Space Means Business
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Remarks by Patricia Grace Smith:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/government/pr071211-2.pdf
We Can't Wait for the Next Sputnik
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by Sen. Elaine Alquist (D-San Jose):
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/images/press-releases/pr071210-3.pdf
Reps. Calvert and Jones Introduce Legislation to
Provide for NASA Sponsorship Opportunities
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http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/html/government_pages/pr071210-1.html
Lockheed Martin Invites Media to Ceremony
Dedicating New Space Exploration Development
Laboratory for Orion and Constellation
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http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/html/press-releasesandletters/pr071210-1.html
ITAR Seminar in San Diego, Jan 16
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The U.S. Export Assistance Center - San Diego is pleased to host on
January 16th, 2008 a "Complying with the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR) Seminar" in La Jolla, California. This event is
jointly sponsored by JP Morgan and the law firm of Miller & Chevalier.
One-hour one-on-one sessions will be held the following day on a
first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please contact
Julie Osman at 619-557-7302 or <julie.osman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>. Register at:
http://www.sandiegodec.org/itarseminar.html
Active Surveys
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CSEWI: STEM Inventory Survey:
http://csewi.org/STEMInventory/
Legislative Survey and CA Space Enterprise Survey:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/survey
Previously Announced Events
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Global Space and Technology Convention, Feb 19-24
http://www.gstc-singapore.com/main.html
West Coast Venture Capital Conference, March 10-11
http://www.goldencapital.net/Entrepreneurs/ExecSumm_and_Slideset_Guide.asp
Lean for the Supply Chain, March 11–13
http://www.sme.org/
Small Business Faire and Conference Vandenberg AFB
March 19-20, 2008. Contact Dee Perry at 805-605-7265.
Online Archive of "SpotBeam California"
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All issues of this e-newsletter may be found online at:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/html/spotbeams/spotbeam.html
The current issue is usually posted within a few days of the e-mailing.
Join CSA For Space Enterprise Growth and Development!
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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.
CSA Membership Benefits and Application Forms:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/html/level-one/benefits.html
California Space Education and Workforce Institute
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CSEWI, the California Space Education and Workforce Institute, Inc. is a
nonprofit 501 (c)(3) corporation formed to: Create understanding,
enthusiasm and appreciation for space enterprise and space technology;
Inspire parents, educators and students to engage in California-based
space-related education and enrichment activities; Stimulate greater
awareness, understanding of the California space enterprise workforce
and research needs throughout academia; and Attract, integrate and
retain a robust California space workforce.
http://www.csewi.org/
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