Fostering a thriving aerospace sector in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Promoting enduring relationships across people, organisations, and sectors across Aotearoa New Zealand, the world, and one day, across space

About Us

Aerospace Auckland Inc. is an independent society with a wealth of knowledge. We are a facilitator of connections, industry advocates, a voice to Government, and providers of an environment for enthusiasts to share ideas and insights to advance Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s aerospace sector.

Previous events

Crossing Frontiers | Space Entrepreneurs of New Zealand

5:30pm Thursday, October 12

Learn about establishing and scaling a Space Start-Up

To celebrate World Space Week 2023 Aerospace Auckland held a free special event focused on entrepreneurship

Starting a space business can test the best of us but the rewards can be highly satisfying. Come and hear from our expert panelist of entrepreneurs on what drives them and how they are pursuing opportunities in the space arena. Our speakers will share insights from their space journey including both the successes and challenges and importantly highlight their plans for the future.

Our panel included

Dr. Malcolm Snowdon, Founder and CEO, Argo Navis Aerospace

Nicholas Borroz,
Senior Operational Policy Advisor, New Zealand Space Agency

Angus Blair, Partner,
Outset Ventures

Pavel Kalinin,
CTO, OutThere Astronautics

Kathryn de Ridder, Portfolio Investment Manager, Bridgewest Ventures

Matthew Prance, Engineering Student, University of Auckland

The panel was moderated by Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBase

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