Kristian von Bengtson

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
Kristian von Bengtson sporting a yellow safety vest
OccupationAerospace Engineering
Years active2008–present
Websitewww.vonb.dk

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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2011-08-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Habitank
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2011-08-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) (Danish)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 1, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Mission Statement from Copenhagen Suborbitals website
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-02-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) 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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