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We continue our alternating series featuring members of the Global Space Enablers Network — GSEN — highlighting individuals helping shape the future of the global space ecosystem through entrepreneurship, investment, policy, and international collaboration.

An interview with Advocate Yvette Barrington-Brown, CEO of NewCraft Aerospace and Cape Constellation, and one of the emerging leaders helping shape Africa's commercial space ecosystem.

Yvette's career is anything but conventional. After more than 25 years as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, where she specialized in complex litigation, governance, regulatory strategy, and institutional leadership, she made the bold decision to transition into the space sector.

Today, she leads NewCraft Aerospace and Cape Constellation—a collaborative innovation hub dedicated to building Africa's next generation of space companies through venture creation, mentorship, investment, and ecosystem development. Together with Africa Space Ventures, these initiatives aim to strengthen Africa's sovereign space capabilities while creating globally competitive businesses rooted on the continent.

Her journey is one of reinvention, resilience, entrepreneurship, and purpose—demonstrating that building a thriving space ecosystem requires not only engineers and scientists, but also visionary leaders who understand governance, institutions, investment, and long-term strategy.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

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Continuing on the alternating series featuring members of the Global Space Enablers Network — GSEN — highlighting individuals helping shape the future of the global space ecosystem through policy, education, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration.

This interview is with Scott Schneider — Special Counsel at the International Aerospace Law & Policy Group, Managing Director at Raker, former Director of the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand, and a globally engaged advocate for space law, regulation, and governance.

Scott’s career sits at the fascinating intersection of law, policy, aerospace commercialization, and international cooperation. After completing his Master of Laws in Air and Space Law at Leiden University, he went on to lead the regulatory team at Southern Launch, helping secure Australia’s first commercial space launch licenses.

He has worked extensively across spacecraft licensing, insurance frameworks, export controls, international law, and aerospace regulation, while also contributing to organizations including the International Institute of Space Law, the Space Generation Advisory Council, the Space Industry Association of Australia, and the International Space University.

Beyond policy and regulation, Scott is deeply involved in education and global dialogue - teaching law and economics across universities and engaging with emerging space ecosystems around the world.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Resources:

Space Generation Advisory Council
International Space University
Committee on the Peaceful Use of Outer Space (COPUOS)
United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Secure World Foundation

Contacts for Scott Schneider:
email: scott.schneider@rakerwork.com
telegram: t.me/openouterspace

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An interview with Mat Rowe — Founding Parter and Executive Director of Outset Ventures, New Zealand’s leading deep-tech incubator and investment platform.

Mat has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of science, engineering, and commercialization, helping turn breakthrough technologies into globally significant companies. Before founding Outset Ventures, he was part of the founding team at LanzaTech, contributing to the scale-up of one of the world’s most recognized industrial biotech companies across the US, Europe, and Asia.

He has also co-founded and supported multiple deep-tech ventures including Dotterel Technologies, focused on UAV audio systems and drone noise reduction, and Mint Innovation, which recovers precious metals from e-waste using biometallurgy. Through Outset Ventures, Mat has helped build an ecosystem supporting some of New Zealand’s most ambitious science and engineering founders — including companies connected to aerospace, climate tech, advanced materials, biotech, and robotics.

Mat is known for his hands-on approach with technical founders and his passion for helping breakthrough ideas move from prototype to global impact.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Resources:

Outset Ventures - NZ incubator and investment platform

What Founder's Want - resources platform for startup Founders

Y Combinator - US based startup accelerator and venture capital firm

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An interview with Chiara Moenter, co-founder of the global initiative SDG 18: Space for All, and a leading voice in space sustainability and governance.

Chiara’s journey bridges policy, research, and communication. From her work at the European Space Agency and the German Aerospace Industry Association to her academic research on sustainable space governance, she has consistently focused on one central question: how can we ensure space remains a shared and sustainable resource for humanity?

Beyond policy, Chiara is also an active communicator and community builder — from moderating major international space events to delivering a TEDx talk on the Overview Effect, and contributing to global initiatives that connect space with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Chiara is a policy adviser for the New Zealand Space Agency. She is speaking here in her personal capacity.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Resources:

UNOOSA: Space Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals

Space Sustainability: Stakeholder Engagement Study
Frank White and the Overview Effect - Books
European Space Flight publications

Space News
Space Watch Global
European Space Policy Institute
Space Generation Advisory Council
International Space University

Space Experts:
Steven Freeland
Tanja Masson zwaan
Torsten Kriening
Tomas Hrozensky

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Continuing our alternating series featuring members of the Global Space Enablers Network – GSEN, highlighting individuals working to accelerate space ecosystems across emerging and established regions worldwide.

An interview with Suk Narayanan — Head of Global Partnerships for Mission ShakthiSAT, Founder and President of the AIMERS Foundation, and a global leader at the intersection of space, technology, communication, and entrepreneurship.

Suk’s journey is anything but linear. Starting in electrical and electronics engineering, she went on to co-found one of India’s largest robotics and AI outreach initiatives, impacting over 500,000 students. She later transitioned into global communications, working across 58 countries, before rebuilding her career from scratch in Australia — gaining experience across sales, leadership, and media.

Today, she plays a pivotal role in global space initiatives, including Space Kidz India and Mission ShakthiSAT — an ambitious all-women-led space mission engaging 12,000 girls across 108 countries — while also investing in startups and driving inclusive innovation ecosystems.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

ResourcesMission ShaktiSAT

AIMERS Foundation

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An interview with Roger Warren — an experienced aerospace design engineer, prototype specialist, and passionate community builder in the aviation and space sector.

Roger brings decades of hands-on engineering experience across aerospace, medical devices, advanced product design, and human-powered flight. From working on the Airbus Zephyr stratospheric UAV program in the UK to leading research prototyping at the Surgical Engineering Lab at the University of Auckland, Roger’s career reflects a deep commitment to solving complex engineering challenges through experimentation, systems thinking, and practical innovation .

He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Royal Aeronautical Society – New Zealand Division, Auckland Branch, where he is helping re-energize the aerospace community and break down silos across the sector .

With a background spanning fluid mechanics, human factors, lightweight structures, extreme environments, and space systems engineering , Roger combines technical depth with a strong belief in collaboration and affordability in aviation.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

ResourcesAirbus Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS)
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
University of Auckland Aeronautics Club

New Zealand Royal Aeronautical Society Auckland Branch

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An interview with David Powell — Business Development Manager at the University of Otago and Convener of the Aero+Space South initiative. With over 25 years of international experience in business development, trade, and innovation strategy, David has been at the forefront of building bridges between academia, industry, and government to support high-growth sectors like biotech, health, food — and most notably, New Zealand’s emerging space ecosystem.

From leading global trade initiatives to supporting export companies and pioneering aerospace collaboration across Aotearoa’s southern regions, David brings a rare mix of vision, experience, and deep sector knowledge. He also has a long-standing passion for social enterprise and economic development — themes that continue to guide his work today.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

ResourcesAero+Space South - Space Cluster in Otago
University of Otago
City on Mars by Kelly and Zack Weinersmith

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We continue the alternating series featuring Global Space Enablers Network - GSEN Members.

Vedika Latchman-Singh is the Director of Exotopic where she leads the company's growth across Australia and the Asia–Pacific region. Vedika brings over two decades of experience working at the intersection of science, engineering, and innovation, with a particular passion for enabling diverse and inclusive futures in the space industry.

Her journey spans roles in strategic partnerships, business development, and sustainability — from supporting Australia's space research programs at CSIRO, to building capacity for young engineers and technologists across Africa and Australia. She has also worked extensively in coaching and mentoring women in STEM fields, contributing to youth outreach and diversity-focused education initiatives.

Vedika holds a degree in Chemical Engineering, has trained in professional coaching, and is an alumna of the International Space University’s Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program. At Exotopic, she combines her technical background with a visionary mindset, helping to deliver immersive, futures-oriented experiences that inspire new thinking about space, innovation, and our collective future.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

ResourcesVedikha's Linkedin Profile
Exotopic

CSIRO

ISU Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program

Reading LIst
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

So you want to build a space ecosystem?: A guide to growing a space innovative ecosystem.

A Space Ecosystem Maturity Index: Proposition to Assess and Identify the Development Level of Space Innovation Ecosystems Around the World

Assessing Space Ecosystem Maturity Through Case Studies: Leveraging the Space Innovation Ecosystem Maturity Rubric for Strategic Development

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An interview with Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina — a medical doctor, space medicine researcher, educator, and global security advisor.

Ekaterina completed her medical training at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, with postgraduate studies at Harvard University. Her current research focuses on hypometabolic states in humans, such as torpor and hibernation, through interdisciplinary collaborations that span borders and institutions.

She has served as a guest lecturer at MIT, teaching Space Medicine and Crisis/Disaster Management, and has trained military and intelligence personnel on high-stakes global security issues. Ekaterina is a member of the Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Forum in Washington, DC, and her expert commentary has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, Crisis Response Journal, and other leading publications.

Currently on medical assignment in New Zealand, she continues her work from a remote environment, all while balancing roles as a physician, mother, educator, and mentor to the next generation of space and security professionals.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Resources

Hiberia - Hibernational Intelligence Base for Education and Research and International Alliance

AlaskaX: Hybernational Science - an edX course exploring hibernation as a blueprint for resilience, drawing on the amazing strategies of animals that endure extreme Arctic winters.

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An interview with Dr. Ben Mallett — a senior scientist at the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute and co-founder of JxB Space Systems, a bold new space startup positioning New Zealand at the forefront of next-generation spacecraft propulsion.

Ben has been instrumental in developing superconducting magnet systems now operating aboard the International Space Station as part of the recently launched Heki mission. He led the creation of a superconducting flux pump. — a device that energizes spacecraft magnets using drastically less power than traditional systems. This is a milestone not just for New Zealand space tech, but for global efforts toward sustainable space propulsion.

Ben holds a Bachelors and Doctoral degrees in Physics from the the Macdiarmid Institute and Victoria University of Wellington.

Beyond the lab, he was selected into a global space accelerator program in 2023, where he helped shape the commercial vision for JxB while continuing to break technical ground. Ben just won the 2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation - Breakthrough Innovation Award this month.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Resources

Paihau-Robinson Research Institute

Heki Mission - a technology demonstration mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that launched in September 2025.

CHIASMA - connecting university students to STEM industries

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An interview with Stephan Reckie — a visionary leader, space entrepreneur, educator, and global connector. Stephan is the Executive Director of GEN Space, the space-focused arm of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, a platform operating in over 170 countries to empower anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business.

At GEN Space, Stephan helps catalyze the growth of "astropreneurs" — entrepreneurs leveraging the space economy — by fostering cross-border collaboration between startups, investors, policymakers, researchers, and educators.

Beyond GEN Space, Stephan holds multiple advisory and board positions with organizations that shape space innovation and policy, including EBAN Space, Beyond Earth Institute, and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). He’s a champion for international cooperation, mentoring, and empowering underrepresented communities through space-related opportunities. He teaches space entrepreneurship internationally, mentors student-led ventures, and supports innovation ecosystems from Armenia to Italy to the U.S.

With a global mindset and a passion for expanding access to the space economy, Stephan brings a powerful perspective on how space entrepreneurship can uplift economies and societies worldwide.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Resources

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) - operates in 200 countries with a mission to make it easier for anyone, anywhere, to start and scale a business

GEN - SPACE- enabling ventures in all industries. Leveraging lower earth orbit access.

ISS National Laboratory - provides access to microgravity R&D on ISS

ESA Bussiness Incubation Centres - ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs) are the largest network of incubators supporting space related start-ups in Europe.

Teachers in Space - non-profit educational organization that gets students excited about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by providing their teachers with extraordinary space science experiences and industry connections.

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An interview with Dr. Ben Taylor, a seasoned scientist, engineer, and project manager with over 15 years of experience delivering full-lifecycle space missions across the UK, Europe, and now Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ben is currently a Senior Research Fellow at Te Pūnaha Ātea – Space Institute at the University of Auckland, and Co-Founder of Frond Space Systems, a startup offering compact and reliable end-of-life and deployable satellite systems.

Previously, Ben held leadership roles at the Surrey Space Centre and University College London, where he helped design, build, test, and operate CubeSats like ALSat-Nano, InflateSail, and RemoveDebris — missions that pushed the boundaries of small satellite technology and active debris removal. He’s also contributed to radiation detection research and calibration for the Galileo program, and has delivered presentations at major international space conferences.

Ben holds a PhD in Space Science from the University of Surrey, is a certified project management professional, and has been interviewed by major media outlets on cutting-edge space topics.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Resources

Auckland Programme for Space Systems - University of Auckland

University Nanosat Program - US Air Force

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An interview with Merve Balaban, Project Manager & Systems Engineer for Berlin Space Consortium, a german space company focused on the development, manufacturing and testing of space propulsion systems.

Merve has bachelors and masters degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the Technical University in Berlin and is currently working on her doctorate degree from the university of Dresden in Germany.

While born and raised in Germany, her family is from Turkey and is involved in helping grow the aerospace ecosystem there while volunteering for organizations like Stellar Lab and the Space Generation Advisory Council. She mentors students and young professionals interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace industry. Merve is currently lead for the Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) Mentorship Program initiative.

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

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An interview with Michael D’Angelo, the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Phantom Space, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Wolverine Capital.

Mike is an innovator and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in space, aviation, biotech, and investment management. He has been a founding and executive team member of more than ten companies. He has held leadership roles at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, POET, Pratt & Whitney, and a multi-billion-dollar family office as EVP of Direct Ventures. Earlier in his career, Mike was an executive at a venture-backed aerospace startup where he led the development, flight testing, and FAA certification of three manned, rocket-powered aircraft.

He holds multiple patents, and degrees in Mechanical and Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from New Hampshire Univ and MIT, as well as an MBA from Cornell. He is an Edmund Hillary Fellow and a 5 time recipient of the Jonas Weil Entrepreneurship Fellowship from Cornell University.

Resources:

Rocket Racing League

Ceres Robotics

Quitnet Ventures

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

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We continue the alternating series for spotlighting Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) in this episode.

An interview with Remco Timmermans who represents one of GSEN's member organization Space Agenda, the leading global space industry events calendar in 2024.

Remco is an online marketing and communications specialist in the international space sector. He is a well-known space influencer and mentor to aspiring space communicators. Since 2025 he is the Communications Manager at space electronics manufacturer EmTroniX in Luxembourg.

Before joining EmTroniX, Remco was founder and owner at Spaceside, a dedicated space marketing and communications agency. Remco is also co-owner and space event specialist at Space Agenda. He is a global faculty member at the International Space University, co-founder of the Space Communications Alliance, and a vice chair and symposium lead of the IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee.

Remco has an undergraduate degree in business administration and mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in business sciences, and he is a graduate of the International Space University Space Studies Program, where he also periodically teaches space management and business, with an emphasis on marketing and communications.

ResourcesInternational Space University Space Studies Program

Space Communications Alliance

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

If you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions.

GSEN Net Connect #5: 15 September 2025, Noon Pacific Time. RSVP

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An interview with Pavel Kalinin, CTO at OutThere Astronautics, a New Zealand startup focusing on the development of optical communications systems for space applications.

Pavel was born in Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia. He came to New Zealand with his family when he was 5 years old.

Pavel has a degree in physics as well as aerospace engineering from the University of Auckland. While at the university, he participated in the Auckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS) competition where his team's proposal was selected to begin building a cubesat to send into Low Earth Orbit.

ResourcesAuckland University Program on Space Systems (APSS)

University of Auckland Velocity Challenge

Mark Rober (Youtube)

The Martian by Andrew Weir

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An interview with Peter Kristof on spotlighting the space ecosystem in Hungary.

Peter is a multiple award-winning space professional, innovation expert, exited startup founder, corporate executive, and strategic consultant in digitalization, venture capital, as well as technology and economic development. He is a sought-after speaker at domestic and international conferences on these topics.

Serving as the chief innovation officer for DATelite, noted as a qualified Earth Observation solution provider, he realizes flagship projects aimed at digitalization, the creation of innovation ecosystems, and the development of the space and defense sectors, alongside colleagues with decades of international experience. As a leading expert and researcher for OpenExO with global presence, he investigates the connections and mechanisms of impact between disruptive innovations, accelerating technological advancement, and organizational and national economic transitions. As a member of the advisory board for Stradamus Inc., he deals with equity financing, creation of venture capital funds, and transaction advisory. Very recently, he joined KickSky Space Tech Accelerator and NATO DIANA as senior mentor. Recently, he co-founded the Space Lab at Obuda University, a cross-disciplinary unit fostering space research, engineering and student innovation.

In his social-professional roles, he works on strengthening the regional innovation culture as the vice president and space and defense working group lead of the Hungarian Association for Innovation, president of the Society of IT Leaders, and invited lecturer at University of Pécs and John von Neumann University. As the member of the advisory board of the Infotér Association, he organizes Central and Eastern Europe’s largest Space&DefenseConference.

ResourcesInfoter Conference 2025 - Space and Defense Day: 14-16 October 2025

Hungarian Space Kaleidoscope 2023/2024

Obuda University Space Lab

UNISPACE Hungary

4iG Group

Axiom 4 Mission - with Hungarian astronaut

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

If you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions.

GSEN Net Connect #4: 13 May 2025, 2pm CEST. RSVP

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An interview with Amarit or "Aim" Charoenphan. Aim is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder with a deep impact on the startup and innovation landscapes across Asia-Pacific. As President of the New Zealand-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Managing Partner of Aim Ventures, he has backed over 40 investments, while also playing a key role in Thailand’s tech scene as a Partner at Unfold Ventures. His expertise spans from venture funding to community-driven acceleration, having served as ASEAN Director of Impact Collective and a Venture Partner at Mandalay Venture Partners, focusing on sustainable farm-to-fork innovations. In recent years, Aim has been actively involved in growing Thailand’s space ecosystem, working to connect local stakeholders with global space networks like GSEN. Recognized as an Obama Foundation Asia Pacific Leader and an Edmund Hillary Fellow, he has coached over 1,000 startup founders and advised ecosystem hubs in 30+ cities. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree and Thailand Startup Enabler of the Year, he continues to drive impact through investments, mentorship, and fostering tech and space communities worldwide.

Aim through Aim Ventures is a Core Member of the Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) and is a SpaceBase Ambassador.

ResourcesAim Ventures

Hosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

If you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions.

GSEN Net Connect #3: 18 March 2025, 7pm NZT. RSVP

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This is the start of our alternating series focused on the Global Space Enablers Network, and interviews with space enablers around the world to leverage their insights, experiences, and knowledge on the needs, challenges, and opportunities, for budding or growing space enablers worldwide. These interviews have been conducted by SpaceBase co-founders - Eric Dahlstrom and myself.

An interview with Antonio Stark. Antonio is a space strategy expert on policy, satellites, security, sustainability, and the cislunar economy. Antonio is currently the Global Alliance Lead for iSpace, Japan’s premiere lunar space company. Among his multiple affiliations, he is also the Asia Pacific Editor for Spacewatch.Global, a Research Fellow for the Interstellar Foundation, and the Operations Strategy Officer for The Space Court Foundation. He is also the Asia Regional Coordinator for the Moon Village Association, Co-founder & Community Coordinator for the Singapore Space Network, as well as numerous sub-committee memberships at the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Antonio is a Founding Member of the Global Space Enablers Network

Note. **This interview was conducted during the first half of 2024 and may refer to events that happened in the previous year.

Resources**Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
Beyond Earth Foundation
Space Foundation

Hosts: SpaceBase Founders: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom and Eric Dahlstrom

If you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. Thanks for listening and see you next time.

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An interview with Dr. Lisa Brown, a Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Researcher at the New Zealand Space Health Research Center.

Lisa’s background is in Surgery. And In addition to surgical training, Lisa completed training and research in Aerospace Medicine, including as the Aerospace Medicine Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, an internship at the European Space Agency, and the University of Texas Medical Branch Principles of Aerospace Medicine Short Course with NASA. She is on the organising committee of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand and Lead of the New Zealand Space Health Research Network.

Resources:
Space Medicine Coures:
Principles of Space Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch
Space Physician Training Course, European Space Agency
Aerospace Medicine, Kings College, London UK

Notable Associations:
Aerospace Medical Association
Aerospace Medicine Student Residence Organization
The Space Surgery Association

To participate in the New Zealand Space Health Research Network, visit the website.

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An interview with Cairo Akehurst, a year 12 student at Cashmere High in Christchurch, New Zealand. And he is also already a serial entrepreneur having founded Convergence Aerospace and most recently Cattle Credit. His team was a finalist to the Space for Planet Earth Challenge 2023-24, High School level. He won the Emerging Technology Award as part of the Otautahi Christchurch Smart Cities Challenge 2024. He was also an elected participant in the validator programme at the University of Christchurch Center for Entrepreneurship. And just recently, he was short listed as one of three finalist for the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) New Zealand Entreprenuerial Ecosystem Awards in the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year category.

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This is a special episode on the Global Space Enablers Network and the start of an alternating theme to feature space enablers globally working to catalyze, develop, and grow their own space sector and industry in different parts of the world. The aim is to share lessons learned, best practices, and resource opportunities specially for nascent and emerging regions and countries.

In this episode co-founders of SpaceBase Limited discuss the motivations, goals, and activities this newly formed alliance of ecosystem builders around the world.

Joining the host is SpaceBase co-founder Eric Dahlstrom. Eric has worked in both public and private space industry in the US and abroad for four decades. A physicist, astronomer, and aerospace engineer by training, he has contributed to the design and re-design of the International Space Station as a NASA contractor. He has also mentored and worked on space startup companies that are building launchers, to landers and rovers on the Moon. Eric is an ISU Faculty who has taught in at least11 countries around the world, often as Chair of the ISU Space Studies Program’s Space Sciences Department. He also often chairs as Team Project Chair.

Resources
Global Space Enablers Network - alliance to support space ecosystem builders globally.

The paper on Establishing a Global Space Enablers Network was published at the IAC Conference along with the GSEN Poster which was presented in the Internactive Poster session.

To contribute to the global Knowledge Base supporting space enablers, take the GSEN Survey.

Next Events:
GSEN Net Connect#1, 18 November 2024, Noon, CEST (12 midnight, 19 Nov, NZT) Meet fellow space enablers from across the globe. Learn and create opportunities to collaborate. Register today.

Next GSEN physical event will take place at the Singapore Space and Technology Limited Global Space Technology Convention and Exhibition

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An interview with Emma Renowden, Aerospace Cluster Lead at Otautahi Christchurch. Emma is an experienced strategic partnerships manager who is passionate about the role of innovation and technology in addressing some of the world's most significant challenges. In her role at ChristchurchNZ, Emma is responsible for developing an ambitious city strategy for the Aerospace sector, with the goal of harnessing the economic opportunities it presents.

She holds degrees in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Canterbury. Emma is also a Committee Board Member of the Aerospace New Zealand, the national industry body promoting Aerospace in Aotearoa.

Resources
ChristchurchNZ - Christchurch's economic development agency
Aerospace New Zealand - Aerospace industry cluster for New Zealand
Aotearoa Aerospace Academy -an educational programme inspiring the next generation of Astronomers, Engineers and Space Scientists in NZ.

New Zealand Aerospace Summit (Sept 23-24, 2024) - primier annual aerospace event in New Zealand.

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An interview with with James Brice, Lead Systems Engineer for New Glenn, Blue Origin’s prime launch system for Moon missions. Jim has over three decades experience working with aerospace companies like Boeing and Orbital Science and leading engineering projects from space planes to rocket systems like the X34, Antares rocket, and the launch abort system for Orion.

Jim holds an Industrial Engineering degree from University of Central Florida and a Masters in Systems Engineering from George Washington University. He was instrumental in the formation of the NASA Space Academy. He is an alumni and former Deputy Director for the International Space University’s Space Studies Program.

Resources:
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) - a student space advocacy group with chapters around the world
NASA Space Academy - A rigorous and diverse summer research program that prioritizes collaboration, teamwork, leadership, innovation, and creativity.

Books:
The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe
The High Frontier by Gerard O'Neill
The Heavens and the Earth by McDougall

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An interview with Gary Martin, one of SpaceBase’s Advisors. Gary retired from NASA after 32 years supporting space science missions, advanced technology development, technology transfer and human spaceflight. In 2022, he became NASA’s first Space Architect leading the team that developed the Vision for Space Exploration in 2004.

He also served as Program Director for the International Space University for multiple years, a member of the Academic Council multiple times, and continue to Chair Team Projects for ISU programs.

In 2017 he became the Senior Advisor to the Luxembourg Ministry of Economics and was instrumental in the establishment of the Luxembourg Space Agency and a multi disciplinary space masters degree, as well as a first of its kind, space resources research center in Luxembourg

Gary holds bachelor’s degrees in Physics, Applied Mathematics, and Anthropology, and a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering/Astronautical Engineering.

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An interview with Caleb McIvor, Founding Director of PrintGig and CEO/CTO of Epsilum Design. PrintGig is a cutting-edge 3D printing company that specializes in high-temperature polymers for the high-tech and deep-tech sectors - including the space industry in New Zealand; the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Caleb is an entrepreneur and inventor set on improving lives and solving complex problems. Caleb specializes in embedded systems design and additive manufacturing with a broad range of skills across the stem fields.

With a Bachelor of Creative Technologies also minoring in Japanese from Auckland University of Technology, Caleb specializes in solving problems using multiple approaches and disciplines.

In this podcast we will learn about Caleb's experience weaving creative technologies and multidisciplinary projects that led to founding serial startups and an additive manufacturing startup with a unique competitive advantage in the NZ space industry.

Resources
The Lean Startup by Eric Reis
Kindrik Partners - free legal resources for founders and startups

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An interview with Stu Potter, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stardust Me, an Innovative small payload solutions and space memorial service provider. It is the first Māori space-tech company in the world.

Stu has over 20+ years of senior management and business experience in Māori business, financial services, health, education, research and development.

His strengths are in Māori education, business, strategy, and leadership development, executive coaching, developing high performance teams, strategic human resource and change management, and innovation. Stu is also a published children’s book author of the Fish Story which incorporates te reo Māori.

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An interview with Sam Leske, Sam Leske, Director at Milky-Way.Kiwi, a social enterprise whose goal is to inspire people to think about our collective future and how they can actively contribute through quality science education with an added cosmic perspective. Sam has a long career in Aoteroa’s Defence Force, first as a Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot, to Head of the Operational Intelligence and Head of Strategic Intelligence at NZ Defence Force. He also worked for the Ministry of Primary Industries as Director of Intelligence Coordination and Plans and Director of Biosecurity Support Services. He was the President of New Zealand Institute for Intelligence Professionals between 2018-2022.

Sam has a bachelor’s of Science degree in Geography, and Masters degrees in Defence and Strategic Studies and Astrophysics.

Today, he works full time as a space science communicator with company Milky-Way.Kiwi, helping strengthen the STEM and Science educational programmes in New Zealand.

ResourcesSpacewardbound.nz, Immersive STEM programmes in NZ
preprints.org, journal preprints
phys.org, science news
space.com, space news
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist and Science communicator

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An iinterview with Gill Dal Din, Global Activation Executive focusing on Business Development and Growth for Space Trailblazers.

Gill is a superconnector who connects people and resources that catalyze change in high growth businesses. She was instrumental in getting the aerospace ecosystem up and running in Christchurch from the early years.

Gill has a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Otago. Her professional journey range from health, franchise ownership, events promotion, aerospace, and championing new ecosystems such as the space industry. She has worked for ChristchurchNZ and the Canterbury Development Corporation, as well as several notable aerospace and tech companies like Fabrum, Orbica, and Jinx Reality.

ResourcesThe Body Shop Book by Annita RoddickJudy Robinett, Startup Mentor
The Diary of a CEO podcast by Steve Bartlett
Maximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks & Build an Incredbile Career by Jocelyn Glei

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An Interview with Erica Lloyd, Chief Revenue Officer at Zenno Astronautics, a New Zealand startup company revolutionizing space movement through the untapped energy of super magnets.

Eric Lloyd who has a broad and varied career here in New Zealand and across Asia Pacific and the USA in Broadcasting, Technology, Banking and innovation businesses.

Erica is a seasoned executive who started life running her own cutting edge tech services company in film and the television sector. She has worked on both sides of the camera as an on-air business journalist for Television New Zealand and Mediaworks as a network news producer. For half a decade, she was also part of the Executive management running local IT / Tech giant Datacom.

She’s been an Executive at Callaghan Innovation and local generative A.I leader Soul Machines, and joins me now to talk about her latest .. and I hear, favourite role to date as Chief Revenue Officer for fast scaling space tech start up, Zenno.

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An interview with Betina Pavri, Senior Principal Engineer at the Paiahu-Robinson Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington. Betina is supporting the development of high-temperature superconducting magnet technologies for space applications.

Prior to moving to New Zealand, Betina has had a long and illustrious career at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she worked on many pioneering planetary missions including the Magellan mission to Venus, the Mars reconnaissance orbiter, the asteroid Dawn mission, and aspects of the Curiosity Mars rover mission as a spacecraft integration and operations engineer and manager.

Bettina holds a BA and BS degrees in Physics, Engineering, and Applied Science, and a Masters in Geological Sciences.

ResourcesNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Magellan Mission to Venus
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Dawn Asteriods Mission
Mars Curiosity Rover Mission and image data
Video: Seven Minutes of Terror: The Challenges of Getting to Mars

Robinson Research Institute and Internship Programme
NASA Education Programmes
European Space Agency Education Programmes

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An interview with Peter Sefont, Technical Director for Zenith Tecnica, a contract manufacturer specialising in Titanium 3D Printing using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technology. Zenith Tecnica produces a myriad of additively manufactured parts for industries around the world; including large structural hardware for spacecraft and satellites.

Peter graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelors of Engineering – Mechatronics degree and has also worked for Fisher and Paykel Healthcare prior to joining the Zenith Tecnica team.

Recently, Zenith Tecnica manufactured space components for NASA's highly anticipated Psyche asteroid mission.

Resources
Zenith Tecnica
Psyche Mission
Press Release on Psyche Mission

Aussie Grit: My Formula One by Mark Webber
How to Build a Car by Adrien Newey
Total Competition: Lessons in Strategy from Formula One by Ross Brawn

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An interview with Khaki Rodway, Spaceplane Sales and Operations Director for Dawn Aerospace USA. Khaki has an extensive New Space business development and marketing experience working for launch companies like XCorp and Masten, to delivering payload to the International Space Station like Nanoracks, and on orbit truster manufacturing like Bradford Space. Khaki is also the co-founder of NYC Space, An open community for the development of private companies commercializing space.

A graduate of Colombia University, she holds a Masters in Historic Preservation, and a Bachelors in Womens Studies, English Literature, and Journalism from Rutgers University.

In this interview, Khaki tells her exciting story about working with launch services companies developing pioneering work from the Mojave dessert to the prestine mountains of New Zealand.

Resources
Dawn Aerosopace
For All Moonkind
Payloads - daily insights on the most important news impacting the space economy

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An interview with Kurt Janssen, CEO of Orbica based in New Zealand, Australia and Germany.

Kurt is a geographer and geospatialist by trade, with a passion for emerging technology and data. Kurt has a BSc with Honors in Geography from the University of Canterbury and was the 2016 NZSEA Young Professional of the Year. He worked for central government such as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of the Environment as a Geographic Information Systems (or GIS) Advisor. He also worked for private companies in New Zealand and the United States such as ESRI, Abley and Orbviz. In 2017 he established award-winning geospatial consultancy Orbica.

Resources
Orbica - democratizing access to geospatial data through a Cloud Native Geospatial and AI Platform.

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Mark is an Edmund Hillary Fellow from the US. He launched Quidnet Ventures, a new fund to support early-stage NZ companies. Mark has spent over 30+ years in the technology and innovation sector, with experience in semiconductor manufacturing, open systems hardware. software development, big data, software as a service, and Internet of Things.

Previously he held both CEO and CTO roles at companies like SkywriterRX, Neustar, Symantec, and Airmedia. He ran IBM’s innovation lab in Japan and was Managing Director of Vista Labs (Vista Equity Partners), helping their portfolio companies innovate more effectively. He began his career as a research staff member in the Physical Science Department of the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. Mark holds PhD, MA, and MPhil degrees in physics from Columbia University and a BA degree in physics from Harvard College.

Lately, Mark has invested in aerospace related companies in New Zealand like Dawn Aerospace and Pypervision.

In this interview, Mark will talk about his long history driving rapid innovation in big organizations as well as funding and advising deep tech startups, particularly in New Zealand where he sees ingenuity and creative frugalism has created a global competitive advantage for kiwis.

Resources
Quidnet Ventures - investing in science-based, deep tech companies in New Zealand.

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An interview with Chris Jackson, Head of Space Operations and Ground Segment at the Te Pūnaha Ātea - Auckland Space Institute based in the University of Auckland. He is overseeing the design and set up of the Institute’s Mission Operation Centre and Ground Station. He is also developing the operations support and building the capability of the centre to support large scale satellites and developing the business for national and international missions like MethaneSAT.

Chris has a long and illustrious career working for Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) in the UK as Chief Engineer and Architect to many satellite projects including the Galileo and EutelSat missions. Prior to that he had also worked for Airways New Zealand for almost a decade.

In this interview, we learn about how his focus on systems engineering has open up doors for managing numerous missions as cheif operations engineer in multiple organizations in NZ and abroad.

Resources

Aerospace Programs in New Zealand
Master of Aerospace Engineering, University of Auckland
Space Science, Victory University Wellington
Aerospace Engineering, Univeristy of Canterbury

Space Mission Analysis and Design, Wiley Larson and James Wertz

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Space Mission Analysis and Design, 3rd edition (Space Technology Library, Vol. 8)

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An interview with Dr. Scott Madry, Research Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. He is also the founder and President of Informatics International, Inc., a global geospatial services company. He is a professor emeritus at the International Space University and has served as faculty in over 30 ISU programs around the world.

Scott has a Ph.D. in Anthropology and is a three time Fullbright Scholar. He specializes in space remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and regional, environment and cultural applications. He has consulted for a variety of Fortune 500 corporations, governments, and organizations including NASA, NATO, the UN, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, the US Army Corps of Engineers, NC DOT, and several international governments..

He is the author of nine books and over 75 articles and papers. He has conducted research in three continents, and has given over 150 short courses and seminars in over 30 countries around the world.

Scott was awarded the Russian Tsiolkovsky Gold Medal for his international research and teaching activities and has won several awards for his activities on behalf of the Red Cross. In 2012 he was awarded, the President’s Volunteer Service Award by President Barak Obama for his work in applying geomatics technologies to disaster management.

With regards to his NZ connection, Scott has been a speaker, mentor, and evaluator for the Space for Planet Earth Challenge.

In this interview we will dive into Scott's extensive experience in satellite applications and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to work on planetary challenges - from tracking endangered gorillas in Africa to assisting disaster responders in Mynmar, and more.

Resources

Scott's Linkedin
Scott's UNC website
International Space University
Open source GIS (QGIS)
Disaster Management Tools

Scott's books mentioned:
Space Systems for Disaster, Warning, Response, and Recovery
Disruptive Space Technologies and Innovation
Introduction to QGIS (Open Sourced Geographic Information Systems)

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An interview with Alexandar Majstorovic, co-founder and CEO of OutThere Astronautics, a student-led startup based in Auckland focusing on development of optical, intersatellite communications for cubesats.

Alex is working on a Medical degree and has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. His unorthodox background has led him to founding a startup that has won multiple awards including the latest Velocity Challenge for best innovation. Today we’ll talk to him about his startup OutThere Astronautics, how to start a space company in New Zealand, and what drives him to the space industry and beyond.

Resources
OutThere Astronautics

Auckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS)
Tepunaha Atea Auckland Space Institute
Velocity Challenge
Aerosopace New Zealand

Startup Tools
Lean Canvas
How to Fly a Horse by Kevin Ashton

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An interview with Mekdim Tesfaye, founder and CEO of Oasis Orbital Systems, an aerospace startup based in Christchurch focusing on development of an innovative orbital live streaming platform. He is also a marketing specialist for Aerospace New Zealand.

Mekdim has a Bachelors of Commerce from the University of Canterbury, and a level 3 Certificate in Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering from the Air New Zealand Aviation Institute.

Today we’ll talk to him about his journey into the space industry through combining his aeronautical and business experience, as well as his vision for virtual space tourism through Oasis Orbital.

Resources
Sample video of Orbital Oasis baloon flight:

The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett
Zero to One by Peter Thiele
Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance

Aerosopace New Zealand
Aerospace Summit 2023
Startme Up Mentorship Programme (applications for this year closing in April 2023)

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Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

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An interview with Jess Covich, founder and CEO of Engineering Dreams, an aerospace consultancy based in Auckland focusing on providing professional services with top tier resources to the space industry. Jess has more than 15 years experience in senior level technology consulting and business development roles in New Zealand.

In this interview, we talk to her about her business and sales experience being critical elements for pivoting into the space industry, and why she thinks it’s the industry to be involved in today.

Resources
Engineering Dreams
Space Base NZ Space Directory
Directory of space related organizatons within NZ

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An interview with Nelson Smith, co-founder of Aquila, a tech company based in Auckland focused on wireless energy infrastructure for terrestrial and space applications. Nelson did his bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Mechatronics and Product Development at the University of Auckland and Massey University. He has worked as a Guidance,Navigation and Control Engineer for Rocketlab and has been involved in multiple engineering, software, and automated projects in the past decade.

In this interview we learn from Nelson how developing a portfolio of engineering projects, coupled with some startup smarts can accelerate your career in the space industry.

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An interview with the host, Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom.

Emeline is Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBase based in New Zealand. Emeline is also part of the Ceres Robotics team and a Co-Founder of International Space Consultants. She is an Institute of Space Commerce Fellow, an Edmund Hillary Fellow, and is a member of the Associate Editorial Board for the New Space Journal.

Emeline has BS and MS degrees in Physics and Earth and Space Science. She is an alumni of the International Space University. She has worked for space startups including Space Adventures, Odyssey Moon, Moon Express and Orbital Astronautics. Emeline is co-author of the book “Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Space Flight”.

In this interview Emeline talks about the motivation for moving to New Zealand and creating SpaceBase Limited to help catalyse space innovation ecosystems in developing and emerging countries from New Zealand.

Resources:
Cosmos by Carl Sagan
Space for Planet Earth Challenge competitions
Next challege kicks off on 18 May 2023. More info coming soon!

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An interview with Christian Thaler-Wolski, a startup advisor, business developer, and angel investor focused on Spacetech. Previously, Christian worked in venture capital in Europe. Prior to his investor role he had a five-year career in technical product sales and key account management at ORACLE, a global leader in enterprise software.

Christian is a native of Germany and graduated from the International Space University’s Souther Hemisphere Space Studies program in 2020. He has degrees in Economics and also a graduated with an MBA degree at INSEAD, Fontainebleau, in 2006.

Christian moved to Adelaide in 2019 and subsepquently co-founded the ISU alumni association for Australia and New Zealand as well as the ISU Adelaide Conference, held every year online for the whole Indo-Pacific region.

In this interview we will hear from Christian what it takes to become a space investor , and why investing in the space industry is at an inflection point and growth phase today. He will also talk about how the ISU programme has changed his career and his current initiatives to help grow the space industry in the region through conferences.

Resources:
ISU Adelaide Space Conference - 3-4 February, 2023
An Indo Pacific region conference focused this year on Challenges and Opportunities in Commercial Space. RSVP today!

Internationa Space University Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Programme (SHSSP23). A 5-week multidisciplinary space programme delivered in Adelaide, Australia (16 Jan - 17 February 2023).

Podcast:
Space Business Podcast - hosted by Raphael Roettgen

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An interview with Dr. Yvette Perrott, Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at University of Victoria Wellington. Yvette has degrees in BA, BSc and BSc( with Hons)majoring in Physics, Italian and Spanish. She completed her PhD in the Cavendish Astrophysics Group in 2013 on a Rutherford PhD Scholarship and was awarded a Trinity College Junior Research Fellowship in the same year. She was also awarded a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship in 2017. Her area of research is on galaxy clusters as cosmological probes for the origins of the universe.

In this interview we will learn about how her research in galaxy clusters could unlock the origins of the universe. She also talks about a new multidisciplinary space undergraduate degree programme at University of Victoria starting up next year.

Resources:
Open Stax astronomy - extensive repository of astronomy topics

NASA Skyview - SkyView is a Virtual Observatory on the Net generating images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from Radio to Gamma-Ray.

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An interview with Rahul Rughani, systems engineer for Arkisys, a company building an autonomous research outpost in low Earth orbit. Rahul has a Bachelor’s of Engineering degree in Mechanical engineering from McGill University, with a concentration in Aeronautics. He also holds both PhD and Master of Science degrees in Astronautical engineering from the University of Southern California. His specialization is on orbital optimization techniques for spacecraft swarms. The focus of his research is to enable in-orbit manufacturing, satellite aggregation, and close-quarters robotic inspection of spacecraft, using swarms of small and medium sized satellites in Earth orbit. He has worked as a systems engineer on CubeSat projects and has performed in-depth analysis of past, present, and future methods of spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) through funding provided by DARPA.

In this interview we will learn about how swarm technologies can someday build huge infrastructures in space, help with space debris, and create factories on orbit, the Moon and Mars.

Resources:
Space Mission Analysis and Design by Wiley Larson
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students by Howard Curtis.

SpaceNews, space news website

Science Fiction Books:
Dune by Frank Herbert
The Expanse Book Series by James S. Corey (Also a TV series on Amazon)

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An interview with Daniel Mackisack. Founder of Celestial Commons - a network devoted to improving public interest and representation in space - ensuring that the journey and the benefits of development are shared by all. Daniel is a kiwi presently living in Berlin. A writer, researcher, diplomat, and serial founder, He holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science, and a Masters in Anthropology and Sociology.
In this interview we will learn how Daniel 's passion for science fiction and his experience building social movements and development projects has led to his current activities and projects in the space sector.

Resources:
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything by Chris Hadfield

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An interview with Randy Pollock, Chief Scientist and Engineer for Space at the Robertson Research Institute at Victoria University,Wellington, where he is working to adapt high temperature superconductor technologies for space applications. Prior to moving to New Zealand, he was an Instrument Manager and Systems Engineer for NASA Jet Propulsion Laborary. He had worked on numerous payload missions and spacecraft for NASA for over two decades including EMIT, CloudSat, and SHERLOC for the Mars Perseverance rover.

Resources:

von Karman Lecture Series - aims to bring the excitement of JPL’s missions, instruments and other technologies

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An interview with Dr. Sarita Dara, an Aerospace physician and a space medicine and human factors consultant and occupational medicine physician for Humane Factors Exponential Limited. She currently also works as a Senior Medical Officer with Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.

Her training, qualifications and experience span Aviation and Space Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Public Health Medicine and Human Factors Engineering. She graduated with a Master of Space Sciences from the International Space University, in Strasbourg, France and has an MD in Aerospace Medicine and a PhD in Human Factors Engineering from the school of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

She has worked in various capacities as a physician, educator and researcher in India, USA, Singapore and New Zealand. Prior to coming to New Zealand, she worked as Head, Aerospace Physiology and Human Factors at Singapore Aeromedical Centre where she was actively involved in aeromedical education and simulator training for aircrew and was also a medical examiner for Civil Aviation Authorities of Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.

In this interview, we are going to learn how Sarita's passion for medicine and human factors engineering has led her to a career at the intersection of commercial human spaceflight and safety needs

Resources:

Kings College Aerospace Medicine -Aerospace Medicine Programme

Space.com - News outlet

Spacebase.co - social enterprise catalizing

UNOOSA - United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs

World Space Week

NASA

ESA

Rocket Lab

Women in space Aotearoa

International Space University

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An interview with Hugh Reynolds, Co-Founder and Technical Director of Fabrum, a world leader in cryogenic systems. Their cryocoolers, composite storage tanks and liquid gas generation systems are used in wide range of applications that include industrial cryogenics, animal husbandry, lightweight space applications, copper & superconducting electric motors, and hydrogen fuel systems. These have vast space related applications.

In the past Hugh has worked in metal processing industries and composites manufacturing. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical engineering from the University of Canterbury.

In this interview, we are going to learn about Hugh's career co-founding Fabrum along with fellow Electrical engineer Christopher Boyle, and the many applications of its pioneering technology that can open up long term, sustainable operations in space and other planets. Fabrum's pioneering cryogenic solutions is on a critical path for laying out the foundation for producing clean energy such as green hydrogen for sustainable living on Earth, and off planet.

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Fabrum

The World's Fastest Indian
Movie

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An interview with Udit Shah, Chief aerospace engineer for Ceres Robotics, a company building landers, rovers and tools to enable affordable surface operations on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Udit has a MS in Aeronautical and Space Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelors of Technology in Aeronautics and Space from UPE in India . In the past, he has also worked for different lunar space startup companies such as Team Indus and Orbit Beyond.

In this interview, we are going to explore how Udit’s career choices had given him the incredible opportunity to work on pioneering startups working to establish a permanent lunar presence for humanity in the not so distant future.

Resources:
Age of Aerospace
Eight Part Video Mini Series

Flight: My Life in Mission Control, by Christopher Kraft

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An interview with Jennifer Blackburne, a mechanical engineer on the propulsion team at Dawn Aerospace working on rocket propulsion and engine testing. She has a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of South Dakota in the US, followed by joint degrees in turbomachinery and aeromechanics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. She has worked on jet packs to wind turbines, and the automotive and aero industries in Germany and New Zealand.

In this interview, we are going to explore how Jennifer’s experiences led her to a dream job as space propulsion specialist working on a revolutionary space plane here in Aotearoa.

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An interview with Prof Guglielmo Aglietti or known mostly as Prof G. who heads the Auckland Space Institute – Tepunaha Atea at the University of Auckland. Prof G was the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Space Engineering, and the Center Director for Surrey Space Center in the UK. He worked on a range of topics from space missions design and delivery, to hardware development, downstream applications, and educational & knowledge transfer activities.

His technical background is in aerospace structures and mechanisms. He holds a Bachelors and PhD degrees in Aerospace Engineering.

His work ranges from academic research and consultancy activities for the ISS, the Space Shuttle programme, and numerous applications in various industrial developments and satellite systems in the UK space industry and internationally most notably on space debris and space situational awareness. His academic work is described in over 200 publications, and has been presented at major conferences.

In this interview, we learn about the plethora of pioneering activities and experience Prof G has done over the past several decades notably his cost effective space debris demonstration "Remove Debris" mission, and his role in capacity building and growing the space ecosystem in New Zealand through the Auckland Space Institute.

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An interview with Priyanka Dhopade, Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Auckland. Priyanka's research expertise is in aerospace thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Previously she held a senior research position at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute based at University of Oxford. where she developed computational models for cooling systems in modern jet engines.

Priyanka has a bachelors in Aerospace Engineering from Toronto Canada, and a Masters and Phd from University NSW in Canberra, Australia.

In this interview, we learn about Priyanka’s career journey transitioning from jet propulsion engineer to space industry specialist focusing on reusable rockets and the environmental impact of space missions. We'll also learn about her passion for diversity and sustainable engineering practice in technology ecosystem for Maori and Pasifika communities.

Resources
SpaceBase NZ Aerospace Directory
Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand
University of Auckland, Master of Aerospace Engineering

Books
Dr. Space Junk vs. The Universe, Alice Gorman

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An interview with Jamal Olatunji. Jamal is a Research Engineer at the Robinson Research Institute at Victoria University of Wellington. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering, chemistry and nanotechnology from Massey University. He is developing mathematical models of superconducting magnets and machines, and researching applications of high-temperature superconductivity to develop plasma rockets for interstellar space.

In this interview, we learn about Jamal's journey from working in the agritech industry as a mathematical modeler to working on cutting edge projects on novel electric propulsion systems for space transportation.

Resources:
Robinson Research Institute
Wellington Univentures
Emerging Innovator Programme

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An interview with Mark Rocket, founder and CEO of KEA Aerospace, developing a solar-powered, unmanned aircraft that will fly continuously in the stratosphere for months at a time to collect frequent high-resolution aerial images. Mark was also a co-founder of Rocket Lab, and the President of Aerospace Christchurch, a group of individuals and organisations that want to grow the economic wealth and aerospace capability of Christchurch.

Mark is the very first kiwi to hold a suborbital flight ticket on Virgin Galactic and is just waiting for his turn to fly in space.

In this interview, we are going to ask him about his journey from software guru to one of the most prominent space innovators in New Zealand.

Resources:
Kea Aerospace
Aerospace Christchurch

Upcoming events:
New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2022

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An interview with Jessica Tucker. Jessica is a senior associate in systems engineering at Beca Applied Technologies, a consulting company focused on high-assurance systems and software engineering in defence and aerospace.

Jessica has BS and MS degrees in Physics and has almost twenty years experience in aerospace. Prior to arriving in New Zealand she spent a long career working on compliance and certification at the Aerospace Corporation in California, USA.

In this interview, we are going to ask her about her career trajectory as a physicist turned systems engineer, and the fascinating space missions and projects she has been involved in for almost two decades from the Delta Rocket Series to working with Beca .

Resources:
Upcoming events:
Royal Aeronautical Society Symposium - 18 Feb 2022
New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2022

International Council on Systems Engineering
International Council Systems Engineering Handbook (INCOSE)

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An interview with Fia Jones. Fia is CEO of Astrix Astronautics. Astrix is a satellite startup that aims at inventing an alternate power generation system, which produces more power without compromising functionality of a satellite. In 2019, her team won the New Venture Category Prize at the Velocity’s $100K Challenge. Fia is pursuing a Physics degree at the University of Auckland when she founded Astrix. Today, Astrix has received funding from companies like Rocket Lab, K1W1 Ventures and Icehouse to further its development and is closely advised by Peter Beck. Astrix is getting ready to launch their first space system from an electron rocket in December!

In this interview, Fia talks about her journey so far from space fanatic to scrapy enterpreneur at Astrix . Listen to the incredible story of how she became a CEO at such an early age, and her team's ingenuity, passion, and guts landing them a close relationship with Rocket Lab's CEO.

Resources:
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If your Life Depended on it by Chris Voss

Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson

Y Combinator Podcast

Notable space websites:
Kindred Partners
Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand

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An interview with Thomas Gardner, Director of Engineering for Advanced Space, a space company supporting the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space.

Prior to joining Advanced Space, he had experience as the Chief Engineer/Principal Mission Systems Engineer at Moon Express, as a Senior Principal Space Systems Engineer with the Raytheon Missile Systems NASA/Space Applications Group, and as a senior engineer at Lockheed Martin. He is an expert in spacecraft systems engineering with over 35 years of experience in the field supporting a wide variety of programs including NASA robotic missions, launch vehicles, and the Space Shuttle.

Tom holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering and M.E. in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado.

This interview talks about his career, his extensive experience working in the space industry, and his exciting work on the CAPstone mission, the first NASA Artemis mission back to the Moon launching this year on a Rocket Lab electron and photon spacecraft.

Resources:
Advance Space

NASA Artemis Return to the Moon Programme
https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/

CAPSTONE Mission Riding on Rocket Lab
https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/small_spacecraft/capstone

Notable space websites:
LeonardDavid.com
Spaceflight.com
NASA Watch
Space Policy
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An interview with Rafael Kargren. Rafael has extensive background and career in the space industry spanning from ground communication systems to earth observation applications. He has been working closely on many space related projects with space agencies around the world including NASA, ESA, JAXA ISRO, Australian Space Agency, and a number of commercial companies such as SpaceX, RocketLab, Planet, Airbus and Maxar.

Rafael has also been playing critical roles in developing and shaping space strategy in countries as Sweden, Luxemburg, Australia, UK, Canada, UAE, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia and New Zealand. He was one of the main contributors in the development of the Australian space strategy and founded Aerospace Christchurch in 2018.

He has been involved in implementation of national earth observation data centres and information management systems and has been involved in many international initiatives to improve humanitarian actions and disaster response in the Pasific. He provides active mentoring, coaching and support to several space start-ups and students in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

In this interview, we are going to ask him more about his career path, his extensive experience in the global space industry, and his work to leverage space technologies for the benefit of the planet.

Resources:
Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council
http://www.picgisrs.org/

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An interview with Kate Breach, an aerospace technical specialist at the New Zealand Space Agency. Kate is an aeronautical engineer who has worked on military fighter jets and helicopters in New Zealand and the UK, led a team of UN military armistice inspectors in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea, represented New Zealand at international space meetings including the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and regulatesd space rockets and satellites launched from New Zealand. In her current role, Kate engages with New Zealand space companies, universities, international space companies and other national space agencies to help further develop the New Zealand space sector, providing technical input and advice to the New Zealand Space Agency.

Kate graduated from University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Honours before working as an Engineering Officer in both the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Air Force in the UK, where she led a team of engineers working on Eurofighter fighter jets. She holds a Master of International Relations and has worked in corporate business development and project management roles and in foreign policy for New Zealand, before joining the New Zealand Space Agency.

In this interview, we are going to talk about Kate's career journey and how her engineering background, combined with international relations, policy, and business has led her to working for the NZ Space Agency.

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Resources
NZ Space Agency
NZSA Careers In Space

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An interview with Nicholas Borroz, founder of space sector-focused consultancy Rotoiti and Filling Space, a social enterprise that democratices engagement with space.

Nicholas is completing his doctoral studies in international business at the University of Auckland. Before moving to New Zealand, he worked as a business intelligence consultant in Washington, DC, and before that as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand. Nicholas studied International Relations at Macalester College and International Economics at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at the Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, USA.

In this interview, we are going to talk about his career journey and how he managed to take the leap from business intelligence to space consultant in New Zealand.

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Resources
Filling Space - Democratising Engagement with Space
Rotoiti - Intelligence for the Space Sector

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An interview with Dr. Craig Rodger, professor of space physics at the Department of Physics at University of Otago. Craig has a BSc(Hons) in Physics, and a PhD degree in Space Physics. His areas of research are in space weather, atmospheric electricity, and most recently carbon emissions in transport. He has won numerous awards including the University of Otago Excellence in Teaching Award, Fullbright New Zealand Scholar Award, and the Inaugural Hatherton Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand.

In this interview, we are going to talk about Prof Rodger’s career journey and his passion and research interest in space.

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Resources
The World Wide Lightning Location Network

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An interview with Miranda Satterthwaite, Antarctic Academy Director at the International Antarctic Centre. Miranda has multiple degrees in Physical and Biological Sciences, Psychology and Political Science, and Masters degrees in Business Administration and Education. In the past she has worked for the Centre for Earth Space Science Technology (Xerra), Lincoln University, and ARA Institute of Technology.

In this interview, we are going to learn about Miranda’s career journey from ski instructor to space and STEM specialist, and her passion to educate the future generation of kiwis working towards a successful NZ aerospace industry of the future.

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An interview with Robin McNeil, Engineering and Ground segment Manager at Great South where he oversees the space programmes. Robin is called the "Dish Master" at the Awarua Ground Stations located in Invercargill. In the past he has worked for Thermo Cell and the International Telecommunications Union. Robin has an honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Canterbury and a BA in English from Massey University. He is a Fellow of IPENZ (Interprofessional Education NZ), Senior Member of IEEE, and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

In this interview, we are going to talk about Robin’s career journey and the importance of his ground station work at the bottom of the world in support of international space missions around the globe.

Additional Resources:Spacecraft Operations by Uhlig, Thomas, Sellmaier, Florian, Schmidhuber, Michael (Eds.)

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An interview with Sarah Blyde, Manufacturing Data Administrator at Rocket Lab. Sarah has a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland, and a Masters of Space Studies from the International Space University. She volunteers for Rocket Women, an international organization working to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue careers in STEM. In addition, Sarah is one of two National Points of Contact in New Zealand for the Space Generation Advisory Council, a global non-profit organization and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.

In this interview, we talk about Sarah’s personal journey from NZ to the world and back in pursuit of her space career, and how she is helping grow the space community in New Zealand now that she is back.

Additional Resources:Rocket Lab Careers - career positions and job opportunities at Rocket Lab
International Space University - is dedicated to the discovery, research, and development of outer space and its applications for peaceful purposes, through international and multidisciplinary education and research programs.
Rocket Women -aims to empower diverse young women to choose a career in STEM
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) - is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.

People Sarah Follow:
Kirsten Banks is an astrophysicist and science communicator who loves to share her love for space and astronomy.

Tim Dodd, also known as The Everyday Astronaut, is a science communicator, photographer, and musician

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An interview with Gary Freedman, founder and CEO of ElectricAir, a clean aviation company bringing electric flight to New Zealand. He’s worked for green energy companies in the UK. like Ecotricity, the very first green energy company in the world, and with Meridian in New Zealand who only generate from renewable energy sources. His Pipistrel Alpha Electro is the first electric plane in NZ.

In this interview, we talked about Gary’s personal journey from clean and sustainable energy to sustainable aviation, and his role in bringing the first electric airplane to New Zealand. From his vision to create a fleet of electric training planes, to catalyzing a domestic electric-driven aviation economy in New Zealand, his moonshot is inspirational and brings us closer to a sustainable future in transportation.

Additional Resources:For information on how to fly with ElectricAir or arrange a visit, go to the website or send an email to info@electricair.com.

Fully Charged - show on everything about electric vehicles

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An interview with Chelsea Robinson, a serial impact founder with a background in complex problem solving. She cofounded Generation Zero, a movement of young kiwis aiming to build cross party political support for net zero emissions by 2050. She is an Edmund Hillary Fellow from New Zealand currently based in San Francisco. Chelsea is the COO of Open Lunar, an organization seeking to catalyse a peaceful, cooperative lunar settlement on the Moon.

In this interview, we talked to Chelsea’s about her journey birthing an environmental movement for zero net emissions in NZ, to ensuring a sustainable future for humanity on the Moon.

Additional Resources:
Enspiral.com
Loomio.org
Open Lunar Open Mission Design Repository
"Why Should Humans Explore Space" by Larry Lemke

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An interview with Max Arshavsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Zenno Astronautics, a satellite propulsion and software company based in Auckland with an aim to make space exploration commercially compelling and sustainable. Max has degrees in Engineering Science and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Auckland. He studied Mathematics and Physics at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute in Russia.

In this interview, we talked to Max’s about his personal journey towards a career in the space industry, and how his cutting edge work on Zenno astronautics could have the potential to revolutionize satellite constellation propulsion, and on-orbit servicing - dramatically simplifying how we explore space.

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An interview with Dr. Allan Scott, Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury, College of Engineering. Allan has a masters of Science in Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy from Cape Town. HIs primary research is related to understanding the influence of material properties and environmental conditions on the durability of reinforced concrete structures, and the development of durability models to assist in the prediction of service life and the optimization of repair strategies.

Most recently, he is the co-founder of Aspiring Materials, a research service on the industrialization and implementation of strategies and materials that will reduce global industrial carbon dioxide emissions and provide 'boutique' answers for critical/unusual problems whether on Earth, Mars, or the Moon.

In this interview, we are going to learn about Alan’s work in material science and how new innovation in developing carbon neutral cement can be leveraged to buld critical components like space habitats and landing pads on the Moon, Mars and beyond.

Additional Resources:

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An interview with Mahima Seth, currently a science student at the University of Auckland, majoring in physics and geophysics. Mahima served as an Avionics Technician in the Royal New Zealand Airforce and for Rocket Lab. She led the winning team of the 2018 Act In Space Hackathon, presenting the team's idea for "Autonomous Robotics system for in orbit repairs" at the International Space Festival in Tolouse, France. She was part of the 3rd Auckland Programme for Space Systems mission - a cubesat design project competition slated to go up in space via Rocket Lab's electron rocket.

Mahima has given presentations for schools around the country talking about space and astronauts. She is excited about sharing her passion for space, becoming an astronaut, and showcasing what New Zealand has to offer to the global space community.

In this interview, we are going to talk about Mahima's experience working towards her ultimate goal of becoming an astronaut, and proving that the first step is to muster the courage to know what you want, and have the perseverance to follow it through.

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An interview with Julia Rothman, a kiwi with two decades of experience designing and launching space systems for the US Government. She worked as the Missile Defence Agency’s first Space Flight Test Engineer. She helped fund the development of new weather models and an Antarctic receiver site doubling the advance warning time for Category 5 hurricanes after Hurricane Katrina. Julia has spent the last 5 years designing a system tracking space debris. She has degrees in Physics, Engieering and Business Administration.

In this interview, we are going to talk about Julia’s career from NZ to the US then back again, her experience working on defense space and understanding the challenges, benefits, and roles that space technology play for national and global security.

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An interview with James Parr, Founder and CEO of Trillium Technologies – specializing in the application of merging technologies to grand challenges. He is the Director of NASA’s Frontier Development Lab, an AI research accelerator based in Silicon Valley and FDL Europe in partnership with ESA. He also co founded Open Space Agency – dedicated to the democratisation of space exploration through citizen science and open hardware.

James is also pioneering a new Data Quest accelerator program in Australia and New Zealand focused on mitigating bushfire challenges in the region using AI, machine learning and space technologies. The new week long sprint is set to debut on 7 August 2020.

In this interview, we are going to talk about James’ journey from New Zealand to Europe and the U.S., establishing international space initiatives around the world, and his passion on leveraging space and technology to solve hard problems for the benefit of humanity.

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An interview with Philipp Sueltrop ,the Chief Technology officer for Kea Aerospace- a company working on a range of aerospace projects including a design of a high altitude pseudo satellite in partnership with the University of Canterbury.

Philipp has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a Masters in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, and a Ph.D. on Rocket flight mechanics and control from the University of Canterbury.

In this interview, we are going to talk about Philipp’s journey to New Zealand in search of the perfect space R&D environment, his work on rockets and high altitude platforms, and his focus to commercialise the stratosphere.

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An interview with Jim Hefkey, the director of the Auckland Programme for Space Systems – an undergraduate program that challenges students to solve problems using satellites. He currently holds the position of Professional Teaching Fellow at the University of Auckland and has been part of a team working with University and Government to establish the Space Systems Institute for NZ. He also lectures in Engineering Systems, Technology Management and Engineering Management. He is the POC for UNISEC in NZ, a global space organization created to build a world where space science and technology is used by individuals and institutions in every country.

He holds an M.E. in Manufacturing Systems, a postgraduate Business Qualification in Engineering Management and a postgraduate Teaching Qualification in Academic Practice. He has forty years’ engineering experience in manufacturing, automation and machine design.

In this interview, JIm talks about the educational programs and opportunities available today for anyone interested in starting a career in space - from joining high powered rocketry clubs, to learning about building cubesats. He talks about different educational programs and university space related courses on the horizon to help grow the space industry in New Zealand.

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An interview with Dr. Sian Proctor, CEO of Flight Ready systems. Sian is a geoscientist, STEM communicator, and analog astronaut, who gets to travel and participate in unique learning experiences around the world. She was a PolarTREC teacher in Alaska, an astronomy educator ambassador to Chile, and a NOAA Teacher at Sea in Alaska. She has participated in the HI-SEAS program, a NASA funded analog habitat for living on Mars in Hawaii.

Sian has a B.S. in Environmental Science, an M.S. in Geology and a PHd in Curriculum and Instruction on Science Education. She is a geology, sustainability and planetary science professor at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2009, she was short listed to the top 50 candidates for the NASA astronaut selection program out of 3,500 applicants.

She’s been featured on numerous tv shows including the Discovery Channel show The Colony. She devotes a lot of her time in STEM communication and inspiring the next generation of space explorers.

In this interview, Sian talks about how life trows curve balls at us and brings abundant opportunities. She talks about her experience as an astronaut candidate, to a four time participant of analog missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as exotic trips to the ends of the Earth in the name of environmental science and sustainability.

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An interview with Haritina Mogosanu, Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network and a research scientist for the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science. She is the Senior Science Communicator at Space Place at Carter Observatory and is also a founding board member of Kiwispace and New Zealand Mars Society.

Haritina was educated in Romania, in horticultural engineering and has Master degrees in Environmental Management and International Security in Intelligence. She was nominated for the Wellingtonian of the year award in 2015, and awarded the International Year of Astronomy 2009 certificate of appreciation. She holds the honour of having Asteroid 7101 Haritina named after her.

In this interview, we are going to talk about Haritina’s personal journey and influence in the growing space industry in New Zealand and her passion to educate and inspire everyone about space, astronomy and science.

For more info on Haritina:
LinkedIn
NZ Astrobiology Network
Curious Minds

Resources
NASA
ESA
New Scientist
Milky Way Kiwi

Check out Carl Sagan, Neil De-Grasse Tyson and Seth Siostak

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An interview with Dr. Sarah Kessans, a US-born New Zealand scientist and biochemist, a multi-national champion in rowing and was in the top 50 applicants—out of over 18,000—in the NASA's 2017 Astronaut Candidate Selection.

She’s earned degrees in plant and molecular biologies, worked on a plant-based HIV vaccine, and is now working at the cutting edge of synthetic biology solutions to combat climate change, facilitate space settlements, and advance innovations in medicine and agriculture. Most recently, she got a $500,000 Catalyst grant from MBIE to support her proposal to develop nanosatellites for protein crystallisation over the next three years.

In this interview, she talks about her passion for biology and adventure, both of which have yielded incredible experiences. She talks about her perspectives on how biology can create humanity's sustainable pathway to future space settlements and how her work can lead to a thriving space synthetic biology research hub in the region.

For more info on Sarah:
Linkedin
University of Canterbury

Her resource recommendations:
NASA.gov
The Martian by Andy Weir

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An interview with Stefan Powell, Chief Technology Officer of Dawn Aerospace.

Stefan earned degrees in aerospace, astronautical and space systems engineering at Delft University in the Netherlands. He has worked for space companies like Hyperion Technologies and was on the Rocket Lab team testing the first firings of the electron rocket. Today he works at Dawn aerospace looking to be the first company to launch a space plane twice within a day and developing green propulsion for rockets and spacecraft.

In this interview, Stefan talks about founding Dawn Aerospace and how it is literally at the dawn of a new era of space transportation - resuable, sustainable, and making the world a better place. Listen to how his own perseverance, experience and undying motivation has brought him to the cusp of launching a true, reusable spaceplane from New Zealand.

For more info on Stefan:
Linkedin
Dawn Aerospace

Offer:
Paint our Spaceplane Design Competition
Deadline: 30 April 30 2020

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An interview with Glen WIlloughby, Chief Digital Information Officer for Nilo Consulting and Director for ISB. He is currently an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow (Faculty of Health) at Victoria University of Wellington and Advising Fellow (IT Digital) at NASA Jet Population Laboratory.

Glen has over twenty-five years’ experience in the digital technology and management consulting field, spanning health, engineering, manufacturing, tertiary education, and finance/consulting sectors across New Zealand, Australia and US.

In 2018 he was ranked in the top ten digital innovation CIOs in New Zealand by CIO publication Top 100 and is a regular international keynote conference speaker on digital leadership, transformation, and innovation.

In this interview, Glen shares his experience and work involvement at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He also talks about the kiwi culture of ingenuity, and "can do attitude", coupled with today's exponential technologies is creating new opportunities for New Zealand.

For more info on Glen:
Linkedin
ISB Profile

Resources
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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An interview with Dr. Duncan Steel, space scientist, astronomer, and world reknown author. Over the past thirty years Duncan has worked on space projects in the US, UK, Australia, Sweden, Canada and NZ. His research has focussed largely on asteroids, comets and meteors, but he has also been involved in planning missions to Mars and the search for life elsewhere. Additionally he is an expert on the history and astronomical basis of calendars.

Duncan is the author of four books, over 140 research papers, and more than a thousand articles in newspapers and magazines published around the globe. He has appeared in dozens of TV documentaries, and hundreds of radio interviews. Asteroid 4713 Steel is named for him, as is a lunar-roving robot in one of Arthur C. Clarke’s science-fiction novels.

In this interview, he talks about his extensive work on interstellar particles detection (a first in the world), writing the book that inspired the movies Armageddon and Deep Impact, his work at Xerra, and the practical ways you can get involved in the NZ space community.

For more info on Duncan:
Duncan Steel
His Books and Publications

His resource recommendations:
Space.com
Space Camp
NASA Internships for New Zealand

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An interview with Dr. Maria Pozza, Founder and Director of Gravity Lawyers. Maria is New Zealand's first space lawyer specialising in international space law. She has a PhD in international law and policy in outer space, and a Masters in International Studies with distinction. In 2013 Maria secured a visiting fellowship at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at the University of Cambridge. She was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2014. She has also worked for notable companies such as Govett & Quilliam, TSB Bank and Flick Energy Co.

In this interview, she talks about her journey as a space lawyer and the challenges and opportunities of opening up the space frontier in New Zealand and beyond.

For more info on Maria:
Linkedin
Gravity Lawyers

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An interview with Peter Toth, CEO of Extraterrestrial Power. Originally from Hungary, Peter has a Masters in Computer Science from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He has worked on embedded devices such as marine VHF, digital satellite news gathering units for Ericsson, and cupboard size computers for Endace.

Later, he branched out to producing silicon solar cells in the lab, and developed his passion towards green technologies - solar, wind and electric vehicles. This became the inspiration for making solar cells out of Moon soil which lead to Extraterrestrial Power. In this interview, he talks about his career and his startup, focusing on creating power and electricity using lunar soil for the wave of space missions settling the Moon and the solar system.

For more info on Peter:
Linkedin
Extraterrestrial Power

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An interview with Alex Fleming, Co-founder and CTO of iMetalX Group and an Edmund Hillary Fellow. He’s worked for companies like Lockheed Martin and General Electric, was a researcher for NASA, and served as CTO for companies such as Dehlsen Associates and SkyBase here in New Zealand. He graduated with a Bachelors of Aerospace from Georgia Institute of Technology and Carnegie Mellon with an MBA sponsored by Lockheed Martin.

This interview focuses on Alex's long history of building aircraft, jet engines and robotic vehicles, a passion born since childhood through learning by experience. He talks about his learning experience and perspective on the benefits of building and testing aerospace technologies in New Zealand and how there's no limit to the possibilities of engaging in this new industry.

For more info on Alex:
Linkedin
IMetalX

Book Recommendation:
Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond.

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Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond

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An interview with Kelly Snook, Professor of Media Arts Technology at the University of Brighton in the U.K. with a background in aerospace engineering, music production, audio engineering, and data sonification research. She holds a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University and studied at the International Space University were we both met a long time ago. She spent two decades as a NASA Research Scientist, with a focus on Mars and the moon, before turning her attention to music full-time. She is now also an Edmund Hillary Fellowship Fellow.

The interview focuses on her multi-disciplinary projects such as Kepler Concordia and the Mimugloves , her experiences working for NASA, her passion for music, and her life philosophy on how people and technology can make a better a world.

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KellySnook.com
Kepler Concordia
Mimugloves

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An interview with Eric Dahlstrom, Co-Founder of SpaceBase and International Space Consultants. He worked as a Lockheed Martin contractor for NASA on the design of the International Space Station and on the lessons from the Shuttle Challenger accident. He has worked, consulted and mentored numerous space startup companies around the world including TGV, Space Adventures, Moon Express, Made in Space, Hypercubes, and Ceres Robotics. He is an alumni and on the faculty of the International Space University and has taught in 12 countries. He is a mentor for the NASA Frontier Development Lab.

For more info on Eric:
https://nz.linkedin.com › ericdahlstrom
SpaceBase.co

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An interview with Michael Sims, Founder of Ceres Robotics based in Mt. View California. He has worked for NASA JPL for over 20+ years on AI and robotics for planetary rover missions including the Mars Parthfinder and Exploration Rovers to the red planet.

MIchael talks about his career path from NASA specialits to space entrepreneur and working to provide robotic services for the next generation of Moon missions within the next 5 years.

For more info on Michael:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsims/
ceresrobotics.com

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An interview with Shawna Pandya, Physician, Speaker, Citizen-Scientist Astronaut and Aquanaut, Martial Artist. Shawna talks about her experience as a student at the International Space University, her work at Project Possum, and inspriing insights on life balance, hard work, and how she stays focus on her passion to one day becoming an astronaut.

For more info on Shawna:
shawnapandya.com/

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An interview with Ken Davidian, Director of Research for the US Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation. He is also the Program Manager for FAA’s Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation. Ken talks about his career from rocket engineer at NASA to the state of the global space market today and how you can build a career beyond rockets and launchers.

For more info on Ken:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdavidian

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An interview with Andrew Hoppin, space investor and entrepreneur, and currently CEO of CoverUs. Andrew talks about his experience, background and insights on the emerging new space industry, and what anyone in New Zealand can do to participate.

For more info on Andrew:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahoppin/

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