SpaceBase is a social enterprise who's mission is to democratize access to space through education, entrepreneurship and community building starting in New Zealand. This podcast is dedicated to creating the journey from space enthusiast to space entrepreneurs through insightful interviews with aerospace specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs sharing their experience and knowledge of the space industry, and their personal journeys.To support the podcast, please consider becoming a patron.S ...
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From Disney Rides to Building New Rockets to the Moon: An Interview with James Brice
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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 s…
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From NASA Space Architect to Commercial Space Development: An Interview with Gary Martin
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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 P…
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Leveraging Creative Technologies and Multi-disciplinary Problem Solving for a Career in Space: An Interview with Caleb McIvor
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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…
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Channeling Our Stardust Origins into Space Innovation: An Interview with Stu Potter
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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 de…
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From Defence and Strategic Intelligence, to STEM Education and Advocacy: An Interview with Sam Leske
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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…
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Superconnectors Accelerate Growth in the Space Industry: An Interview with Gill Dal Din
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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 …
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Sales and Marketing are Conduits for Growth in the New NZ Space Industry: An Interview with Erica Lloyd
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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. Er…
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Exploring the Solar System Through Robotic Missions: An Interview with Betina Pavri
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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 Propulsi…
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Optimising Space Manufacturing through 3D Printing: An Interview with Peter Sefont
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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 …
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Riding the Wave Towards Private Spaceflight Development: An Interview with Khaki Rodway
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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 …
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Democratising Data and Solving Challenges to Scale: An Interview with Kurt Janssen
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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…
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Driving Exponential Innovation and Generative Investing : An Interview with Mark Bregman
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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. Previ…
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Systems Engineering to Space Mission Operations: An Interview with Chris Jackson
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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 cent…
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From Anthropology to Satellite Applications for the Good of Planet Earth: An Interview with Scott Madry
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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 …
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Building a Space Startup in New Zealand: An Interview with Alexandar Majstorovic
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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 …
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From Aerospace Apprenticeship to Entertainment from the Edge of Space: An Interview with Mekdim Tesfaye
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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 …
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Business and Sales Savviness Accelerates Your Career Path to the Space Industry: An Interview with Jess Covich
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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 …
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Engineering for Fun Gets You Places in the Space Industry: An Interview with Nelson Smith
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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 a…
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Catalysing Space Ecosystems from New Zealand: An Interview with Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
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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…
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Becoming a Space Investor: An Interview with Christian Thaler-Wolski
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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 …
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On Galaxy Clusters, Dark Matter, and the Origin of the Universe: An Interview with Yvette Perrott
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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 Tri…
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Building Factories in Space through Swarm Technologies: An Interview with Rahul Rughani
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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 fro…
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Building a Star Trek Universe from a Socio-Political Perspective: An Interview with Daniel Mackisack
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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 P…
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From NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Mission Manager to Developing Ion Propulsion in New Zealand: An Interview with Randy Pollock
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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 Lab…
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Space Medicine and the Road Map to Human Spaceflight Opportunities: An Interview with Sarita Dara
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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…
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Cryogenics for Sustainable Energy Production on Earth and off Planet: An Interview with Hugh Reynolds of Fabrum
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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…
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Building a Cis-Lunar Economy: An Interview with Udit Shah
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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, …
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Pathways to Entering the Space Industry: An Interview with Jennifer Blackburne
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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…
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Linking Industry with Academia for Capacity Building and Innovation in the NZ Space Sector: An Inteview with Prof. Guglielmo Aglietti
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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 desi…
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From Thermofluids for Jet Engines to Reusable Rockets: An Interview with Priyanka Dhopade
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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 mod…
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From Science Fiction to Building Plasma Rockets for Interstellar Travel: An Interview with Jamal Olatunji
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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-temper…
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On Personal Spaceflights, Founding Aerospace Companies, and Catalysing Innovation in the NZ Aerospace Industry: An Interview with Mark Rocket
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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 organi…
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Leveraging Physics and Systems Engineering to Ensure Space Mission Success: An Interview with Jessica Tucker
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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 …
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Scrapy Entrepreneurship Can Get Your Tech on an Electron Rocket: An Interview with Astrix CEO, Fia Jones
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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 degr…
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NASA Returns to the Moon from New Zealand: An Interview with Tom Gardner
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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…
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From Old Space to New Space, and Leveraging Space for Planet Earth: An Interview with Rafael Kargren
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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 comm…
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From Aerospace Engineering to Space Policy and working for the NZ Space Agency: An Interview with Kate Breach
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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 inter…
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Building an NZ Space Consulting Practice from Scratch: An Interview with Nicholas Borroz
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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 W…
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Predicting Solar Tsunamis to Tracking Red Sprites: An Interview with Craig Rodger
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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 Univer…
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STEM Education through Antarctic Programs and Analog Missions for Space Exploration: An interview with Miranda Satterthwaite
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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 (Xer…
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Supporting International Space Missions from the Bottom of the World: An Interview with Robin McNeill
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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…
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International, Intercultural, and Interdisciplinary Involvement Can Get You Far in the Space Industry: An Interview with Sarah Blyde
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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 …
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On Clean Energy, Sustainable Aviation, and the First Electric Plane in New Zealand: An Interview with Gary Freedman
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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 …
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From Saving Planet Earth to Sustainable Moon Settlements: An Interview with Chelsea Robinson
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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…
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Working Towards a Propellant Free Space Propulsion Technology: An Interview with Max Arshavsky
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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 …
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From Developing Carbon Neutral Cement to Space Habitats and Landing Pads on the Moon, Mars and Beyond - An Interview with Allan Scott
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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 co…
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On Courage, Perseverance, and Pursuing the Goal to be an Astronaut: An Interview with Mahima Seth
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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 orb…
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On Space Defence for Peace, Security, and Developing Cutting Edge Technology: An Interview with Julia Rothman
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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 hurrica…
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To the Stars Through Algorithms: Using AI and Machine Learning to Solve Grand Challenges in Space - An Interview with James Parr
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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 th…
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It's not Rocket Science, and the Art of Commercialising the Stratosphere: An Interview with Philipp Sueltrop
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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…
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