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Singapore’s National Space Office offering a regional space hub
We speak with Mr. Jonathan Hung, Executive Director at the Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn), Singapore’s National Space Office.
Mr. Hung was formerly the Executive Chairman of Singapore Space and Technology Limited (SSTL), Asia Pacific’s leading organisation focused on developing the space technology industry. His international work experience includes senior management roles with CAE Inc., Rheinmetall, ST Engineering and Flex, where he’s credited for establishing and leading their successful Advanced Innovation Centre.
Mr. Hung currently serves on the Board of the World Robot Olympiad Association, chairs the Asia Pacific Sub-Committee at the International Astronautical Federation, and is an Honorary Board Member at the Space Generation Advisory Council.
ESA and OSTIn sign a letter of intent to expand space sector collaboration
We speak with Ms Géraldine Naja, Director of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness, European Space Agency (ESA).
A French national, Geraldine holds over 30 years of experience, expertise and knowledge within the European space sector, in programmatic, managerial and strategy development positions.
She is responsible for elaborating and implementing ESA’s industrial and procurement policies, conducting negotiations with industry, and managing procurement for all the Agency’s activities and programmes. Furthermore, Geraldine is responsible for enabling and boosting European space commercialisation and business development ambitions through innovative programmes, tools and partnerships.
