[SatNews] Raising funding for STARS, here's artwork worthy of consideration...

As the Space Shuttle program approaches its final flights, the Space Foundation is auctioning six matted and framed original art prints —- one of each Shuttle — autographed by two Space Shuttle commanders each. The auction will support Space Foundation education programs, providing funding for STARS classroom-enrichment programs and scholarships for teachers to attend Space Across the Curriculum courses. The auction is being conducted online April 5-14 and onsite at the 27th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 11-14.

To bid on the prints, go to www.SpaceFoundation.org/shuttle-auction. In addition, the Space Foundation is offering posters, postcards and unframed, unsigned original art prints for sale. To purchase, go to www.SpaceFoundation.org/shuttle-art. The auction complements two 27th National Space Symposium events that recognize the 30th anniversary of the first orbital launch of the Space Shuttle. The Industry Salutes the Space Shuttle luncheon and the Shuttle Commanders' Forum (part of the Symposium's general session agenda) will be held on April 12, the 30th anniversary of the first orbital launch.