Space Foundation Comms Chief Highlights Importance of Industry Journalism and PR

About this episode

Rich Cooper discusses the importance of industry journalism and PR in the space sector.

From weather alerts to precision agriculture, not to mention GPS guidance and internet connectivity, the benefits of space utilization have become ubiquitous around the world. Yet the industry behind these and other life-enhancing technologies is often less well understood. In this edition of Update-1, NPC Broadcast/Podcast co-chair Adam Konowe speaks with Rich Cooper, vice president of strategic communication for the non-profit Space Foundation. Recorded on the sidelines of the Foundation's annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Cooper addresses the organization's mission and flagship event, as well as the importance of journalists and communicators in the space ecosystem.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Konowe

Guest: Rich Cooper

Topics covered

• space industry
• journalism
• public relations
• technology
• communication

Keywords

• space utilization
• GPS guidance
• internet connectivity
• precision agriculture
• Space Symposium

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Space Foundation

Places: Colorado Springs

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