Alexandra space centre announces chief executiveSupplied The CSST teams will be using CubeSats, which are miniature satellites, when recently announced chief executive Steve Cotter arrives in August. A former United States Marine Corps helicopter pilot has been named the chief executive of a new space centre based in Central Otago. His most recent role was in the Netherlands a chief executive of pan-European research and education network GÉANT and before that as The Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network chief executive in Wellington. READ MORE:* Satellites controlling irrigation just one idea for Alexandra-based space centre* The Centre for Space Science Technology gets ministry sign-off* Space Science Technology Centre to be up and running by July* Alexandra-based space science technology centre gets go-ahead"I am thrilled to be back in New Zealand, partnering with government, industry and the public, driving sound science innovation that will empower decision-makers to make informed decisions," Cotter said in a statement. The $14.7 million establishment of the space centre in Alexandra was part of a government initiative to boost regional economies throughout the country.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2017 03:22 UTC