Aerospace New Zealand

Aerospace for Good: 🎆 New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 Highlights 🎆 The New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 was a stellar success, bringing together over 650 industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers. From groundbreaking government initiatives announced by Hon Judith Collins KC MP to inspiring keynotes and expert panel discussions, the event showcased the best of our nation's aerospace capabilities. This 30-second video captures the excitement, collaboration, and vision that defined our largest summit yet – a true testament to New Zealand's rising prominence in the global aerospace sector. Captured by Kaushik P. Kumar - Dark Matter Thanks to all our sponsors: Zenno Astronautics Dawn Aerospace Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand Wisk Kea Aerospace Rocket Lab Outset Ventures United Machinists Paihau-Robinson Research Institute ChristchurchNZ Merlin Flight Structures Ltd Beca Te Whai Ao - Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies RAM3D NewSpace Systems fi additive Te Pūnaha Ātea - Space Institute Asia New Zealand Foundation Buddle Findlay SpaceWatch.Global Space Operations New Zealand Ltd University of Canterbury Do IT Now Scitek Oasis Aero SmartSat CRC NZAero Invenio Pty. Ltd. SpaceWatch.Global Navigatus Consulting Tāwhaki PrintGig OutThere Astronautics Pinpoint Earth Narix FSD blackmaps geospatial New Zealand Space Agency

💫 Join us for Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #36 - 2024 Over & Out! At our final event of the year, we will hear from aerospace professionals who will discuss their latest projects and technology. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration. Confirmed speakers: Nick Jackson  NZ Operations Lead, Hover UAV Hover UAV: Helping You Move Forward Nick will discuss Hover UAV's expanding presence in New Zealand, highlighting recent case studies that showcase the growing impact of unmanned aircraft across industries. He’ll also introduce new tools available to operators, offering practical ways to enhance operations and ensure compliance. More speakers to be announced soon. When: 5.00pm Tuesday 19th November, 2024 Where: University of Canterbury: John Britten Building, Christchurch New Zealand & Online Sponsorship Opportunity! This high-profile event is still open for sponsorship, giving your brand the chance to be front and centre with industry professionals, innovators, and decision-makers. If you want your brand to get in front of the thriving aerospace community and gain valuable exposure, please get in touch with us today. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gDYfzJWD.

 🇰🇷🛰️ Big things are happening! 🛰️ 🇰🇷 Dawn is proud to announce our entry into the Korean space market! We’ve partnered with South Korea’s Perigee Aerospace to deliver our green propulsion systems for satellites launching into a 500 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit ☀️. This mission will be launching aboard the 🐋 Blue Whale 1 launch vehicle, marking a big step in pushing the boundaries of sustainable satellite mobility and space exploration.   💧Dive into the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dbm7vMCe

Four leading cities—Lausanne 🇨🇭, Houston 🇺🇸, Seoul 🇰🇷, and Christchurch 🇳🇿—have united to launch the Space Cities Network. This global alliance aims to advance international cooperation in aeronautics, space, and astronomy by fostering innovation and sharing knowledge across borders. It’s a significant step forward for aerospace professionals worldwide as we collaboratively shape the future of space exploration. 🌌 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gd2hM3xg ChristchurchNZ | Business Events Christchurch | Sarah Fleming | Gerald Howard | Claire Hector-Taylor | Daniel Palomo, MBA, MSc. | Jin H. Park

We've sent our first text messages via space from New Zealand! 🚀 “It’s a historic moment,” says One NZ’s GM Network Services, Sharina Nisha. “Successfully sending messages from the ground here on an unmodified phone is real-world validation of years of planning and preparation by the One NZ and SpaceX teams." A robust testing plan is in now in place in the lead up to Christmas. Follow along for more updates! And the first message? It could only be "Up the Wahs!"

🎆 Upcoming Aerospace New Zealand Events! We're wrapping up the year with a bang, and we’ve got an exciting lineup of aerospace events to take us through to the end of 2024! 🔵 Aotearoa Aerospace Academy Mission to Space Camp 📅 12 November We’re excited to highlight this fully-funded camp, offering Māori and Pasifika rangatahi transformative experiences in aerospace. Though this event isn’t open for public registration, we’ll be sharing updates throughout—stay tuned! 🔵 Aerospace New Zealand Meetup #36: 2024 Over and Out 📅 16 November Join us for our final event of the year, featuring presentations from aerospace professionals on their latest projects, along with valuable networking opportunities both in person and online. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gWeFi2_q.. 🔵 New Zealand Aerospace Elevator Session: NZSIS Director General Due Diligence 📅 22 November ⚠️ Tickets coming soon Andrew Hampton, Director-General of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, will deliver a sector-specific briefing on security threats and due diligence relevant to the aerospace industry. 🔵 New Zealand Aerospace Elevator Session: Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) 📅 Date TBC ⚠️ Tickets coming soon This session, in collaboration with Enterprise Europe Network , aims to connect aerospace organisations with local and international industry groups to explore collaboration and opportunities in the sector. 🔵 Aerospace New Zealand Associates Christmas Party 2024 📅 11 December Celebrate the holiday season with us at Dux Central in Christchurch, with a bar tab, awards, delicious food, and plenty of networking—tickets are limited, so book early! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gxm-kWgp ✨ Make sure to follow our channels for updates and ticket releases. We’re excited to see you at these events as we continue to celebrate the future of aerospace in New Zealand! New Zealand Space Agency | ChristchurchNZ | Hon Judith Collins KC MP | Mark Rocket | University of Canterbury |

Awesome work by the Iain Cossar and the New Zealand Space Agency this week at IAC2024

👩🚀 The Aerospace New Zealand team—Victoria Harman, Emma Renowden, and Robin McNeill—had an incredible time at #IAC2024 in Milan this week! 🇮🇹 🌎 It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues from the global aerospace industry and engage in meaningful discussions about aerospace sustainability and international collaboration 🤝. 🇳🇿 We were thrilled to attend the New Zealand reception hosted by the New Zealand Space Agency and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. A special thank you to Ambassador Austin Brick (New Zealand Consul General in Italy), and a shoutout to our Operations Manager Victoria Harman who did an outstanding job MC’ing a panel with Robin McNeill and Warwick Downing at the event 🎤. It was a pleasure connecting with notable figures such as Iain Cossar, Walther Pelzer from DLR (German Aerospace Center), and Richard C. from NZTE, along with the countless aerospace organisations doing incredible work around the world. 🌟Shoutout to our Business Associate Axiom Space , who announced their new space suit which will be used by NASA on the moon moons 🌓 As we showcased New Zealand’s rapidly developing space sector and the importance of international partnerships, we’re excited about the efforts being put towards space sustainability, highlighted by the signing of the European Space Agency - ESA Agency’s Zero Debris Charter by New Zealand Space Agency Head, Iain Cossar✍️. Looking ahead, we can’t wait for IAC 2025 Sydney to come to our region next year in Sydney, Australia, and to have the New Zealand Aerospace Summit as an official adjacent event to #IAC2025. See you there! 👋 #AerospaceNZ #SpaceSustainability #InternationalCollaboration 📷 Photo credits: @NZTE; ESA – M. Polo; International Astronautical Federation Space Industry Association of Australia | New Zealand Story Group | Hon Judith Collins KC MP | Space Operations New Zealand Ltd | RAM3D

🌌 Exciting opportunity alert!: The New Zealand Space Agency's New Zealand Space Scholarship 🛰️ Applications are open for postgraduate students interested in working on NASA projects in the U.S. next year. Interns will have the opportunity to work on space-related projects at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s NASA Ames Research Center or the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, guided by NASA mentors and gaining hands-on experience in their field of study with access to advanced research facilities. 🌟 Successful applicants will be supported by the New Zealand Space Scholarship, which covers return airfares to the United States, accommodation costs, and includes an allowance for living expenses. Don’t miss this unique chance to advance your aerospace career and contribute to groundbreaking space missions. Applications close on 27 October 2024— learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gZh4Bv5A Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Hon Judith Collins KC MP University of Canterbury Victoria University of Wellington Massey University The University of Auckland Engineering at the University of Auckland UC Engineering UC Science UC Aerospace - University of Canterbury University of Otago Paihau-Robinson Research Institute

Great to be part of the innovation, representing Rocket Lab at the NZ Aerospace Summit, connecting and learning from the real innovators in aerospace! Exciting times ahead—ready for liftoff! 🚀 Get involved : https://lnkd.in/gqZgmC3r Catherine Larsen Nikita Dixit Murielle Baker #Aerospaceforgood #Launchyourcareer Rocket Lab Aerospace New Zealand