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Space achievers awarded PM’s space prizes
Co-founder and CEO of Dawn Aerospace Stefan Powell and Southland schoolgirl Sophie Ineson are this year’s recipients of the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes. “These prizes highlight the extraordinary talent and vision driving our space industry forward today and celebrate the next generation,” Mr Luxon says. “Stefan and Dawn Aerospace have … Read More
2025 Prime Minister’s Space Prizes won for sustainable space travel and wound healing in microgravity
Stefan Powell, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dawn Aerospace, which manufactures and exports sustainable propulsion systems and is developing reusable spacecraft, has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Professional Excellence, which comes with NZ$100,000. Dawn Aerospace manufactures and exports sustainable propulsion systems used on more than 40 satellites, … Read More
PM’s Space Prizes highlight talent and innovation
The inaugural winners of the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes showcase the depth and breadth of talent in New Zealand’s dynamic space and advanced aviation sectors, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Space Minister Judith Collins say. “The Government established these prizes to recognise and encourage innovative expertise and rising talent in … Read More
Hon Judith Collins announces opening of Prime Minister’s Space Prizes for New Zealand
Hon Judith Collins, New Zealand’s Minister of Space, announces the opening of the inaugural Prime Minister’s Space Prizes application round with a video message. Read video transcript: “Kia ora and hello everyone. The Prime Minister’s Space Prizes celebrate the … Read More
PM’s Prizes for Space to showcase sector’s talent
The Government is recognising the innovative and rising talent in New Zealand’s growing space sector, with the Prime Minister and Space Minister Judith Collins announcing the new Prime Minister’s Prizes for Space today. “New Zealand has a growing reputation as a high-value partner for space missions and research. I am … Read More