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Chief Technical Officer and Founder
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Solaris Suborbital Inc.
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Chief Technical Officer and Founder
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Wells, England, United Kingdom
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Andy Elson is listed as Chief Technical Officer and Founder at Solaris Suborbital Inc., a with 9 employees, based in Wells, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Andy Elson.
Andy Elson previously worked as Chief Technical Officer & Founder at Solaris Suborbital Inc. and MD and Technical Director at Elson Space Engineering.
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About Andy Elson
Andy Elson is an innovative design and aeronautical engineer. He has an impressive track record in leading pioneering design across a wide range of projects including space, high-altitude technology and life-support. With over 45 years’ engineering experience Andy has established himself as a global leader in aeronautics and aviation engineering. Equipment designed and built by Andy Elson and his team has set more than 65 world records.Andy is a fervent champion of High Altitude Pseudo Satellite technologies and has recently founded the Near Space Group, whose members comprise manufacturers, suppliers and end-use customers. The NSG's focus is to encourage the HAPS industry to work together in facing the challenges of becoming a global industry
Listed skills include Aerospace, Flights, Testing, Engineering Management, and 14 others.
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Solaris Suborbital Inc.
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Chief Technical Officer & Founder
CurrentSolaris Suborbital autonomous platforms will deliver unprecedented live situational awareness to those protecting our planet and our security. Our persistent live earth streaming opens up a stunning new capability in our awareness and ability to mitigate growing global threats. Earth Watch AI : feeding our live earth streams into powerful AI enables persistent vigilance and an ability to reduce impact and increase safety: - Disasters - wildfires, floods, climate change - Humanitarian - borders, trade, maritime safety - Security - conflict zones and intelligence Accessible : Solaris 3rd generation autonomous solar gliders will cover vast areas for a fraction of the cost of current earth observation whether from satellites, airplanes, drones or ground. Be the first to know... Wildfire | Climate | Security
Sep 2022 - Present
Md And Technical Director
CurrentDesign engineering; unique research and test facilities available for hire, suitable for an extensive range of industries
Sep 2011 - Present
Founder / Director
Astigan Limited
Founder and Engineering Director of a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Project
2013 - 2018
~5 yrs
Geoengineering
Spice Project (With Univ Of Cambridge)
Sep 2011 - 2014
Lead Engineer
Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
Technical Director
The Space Shop
World record-breaking hot air balloon flight to 70,000ft, piloted by Vijaypat Singhania
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
Technical Director
Black Sky Technologies Ltd
Design and build of 'Magic Dragon', the prototype manned capsule for SpaceX. Forerunner of the Dragon Capsule which successfully docked with the International Space Station in June 2012
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
Technical Director & Pilot
Flying Pictures Space Ltd
Design and build of world's largest manned balloon and flight platform for flight to edge of space, 132,000 ft (25 miles / 40 km)
Jan 2002 - Sep 2003
Technical Director & Pilot
Flying Pictures Ltd
Design and build of global balloon and capsule, life-support system and burners. Flight from Spain to Japan (18 x days), breaking World Endurance Record for non-stop sub-orbital flight.
Jan 1998 - May 1999
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Andy Elson is listed as Chief Technical Officer and Founder at Solaris Suborbital Inc..
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Andy Elson is based in Wells, England, United Kingdom while working with Solaris Suborbital Inc..
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Andy Elson has worked for Solaris Suborbital Inc., Elson Space Engineering, Astigan Limited, Spice Project (With Univ Of Cambridge), and Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd.
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