Kristian von Bengtson

Kristian von Bengtson

Kristian von Bengtson sporting a yellow safety vest
Residence Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation Aerospace Engineering
Years active 2008–present
Website www.vonb.dk

Kristian von Bengtson (born August 1974) is a Danish architect, specializing in manned spaceflight, a resident of Copenhagen and married to animation director Karla von Bengtson. He is most notable for his involvement in founding Copenhagen Suborbitals.

Kristian von Bengtson has participated in various space projects,[1] simulated Mars habitation[2] 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 May 1, 2008, Kristian von Bengtson along with Peter Madsen founded Copenhagen Suborbitals.[3] He was the lead spacecraft designer and functioning flight director until his departure in 2014.[4]

Work for Mars One

On March 24, 2014, Kristian von Bengtson joined Mars One as their Outpost and Capsule Project Manager.[5] He resigned in May 2015.

References

  1. http://www.rumfart.dk/vis.asp?moedeid=229 Habitank
  2. http://www.rumfart.dk/vis.asp?moedeid=188 (Danish)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 1, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011. Mission Statement from Copenhagen Suborbitals website
  4. http://copenhagensuborbitals.com/pressrelease_cs_23022014.pdf Kristian von Bengtson is leaving CS
  5. http://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases/mars-one-welcomes-outpost-architect-kristian-von-bengtson Press release from the Mars One website
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