Kristian von Bengtson explained
Kristian von Bengtson (born August 1974) is a Danish architect, specializing in crewed spaceflight, a resident of Copenhagen and married to animation director Karla von Bengtson. He is most notable for his involvement in founding Copenhagen Suborbitals and European launcher company Orbex.[1]
Kristian von Bengtson has participated in various space projects,[2] simulated Mars habitation[3] and is a trained architect from School of Architecture in Copenhagen 2001 and also has a master's degree in aerospace science from the International Space University ISU in Strasbourg, France (2006).
Work on Copenhagen Suborbitals
On 1 May 2008 Kristian von Bengtson, along with Peter Madsen, founded Copenhagen Suborbitals.[4] He was the lead spacecraft designer and functioning flight director until his departure in 2014.[5]
Work for Mars One
On 24 March 2014 Kristian von Bengtson joined Mars One as their Outpost and Capsule Project Manager.[6] He resigned in May 2015.
Notes and References
- Web site: Orbex Prime rocket set to transform UK commercial spaceflight.
- Web site: Habitank . 2011-08-24 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110128030540/http://rumfart.dk/vis.asp?moedeid=229 . 2011-01-28 . Habitank
- Web site: Oplevelser fra en Mars-simulering . 2011-08-24 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120331041208/http://rumfart.dk/vis.asp?moedeid=188 . 2012-03-31 . (Danish)
- Web site: Copenhagen Suborbitals - Open Source and non Profit Space . August 23, 2011 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110901214714/http://www.copenhagensuborbitals.com/mission.php . September 1, 2011 . Mission Statement from Copenhagen Suborbitals website
- Web site: Archived copy . 2014-02-25 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301081819/http://copenhagensuborbitals.com/pressrelease_cs_23022014.pdf . 2014-03-01 . Kristian von Bengtson is leaving CS
- http://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases/mars-one-welcomes-outpost-architect-kristian-von-bengtson Press release from the Mars One website
