We speak with Mr. Jonathan Hung, Executive Director at the Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn), Singapore’s National Space Office. OSTIn is responsible for:
(a) nurturing the development of space technology capabilities to serve national imperatives;
(b) growing a globally competitive space industry in Singapore;
(c) fostering an enabling regulatory environment for Singapore’s space activities;
(d) expanding international partnerships and contributing to strengthening the international governance regime for space activities;
(e) supporting the development of talent for Singapore’s space sector and future workforce.
Mr. Hung was formerly the Executive Chairman of Singapore Space and Technology Limited (SSTL), Asia Pacific’s leading organisation focused on developing the space technology industry.
His international work experience includes senior management roles with CAE Inc., Rheinmetall, ST Engineering and Flex, where he’s credited for establishing and leading their successful Advanced Innovation Centre.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Hung was in government service as Centre Director for Middle East & North Africa Operations at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Whilst at HQ EDB, he handled portfolios in aerospace, marine/offshore and super yacht sectors.
Mr. Hung currently serves on the Board of the World Robot Olympiad Association, chairs the Asia Pacific Sub-Committee at the International Astronautical Federation, and is an Honorary Board Member at the Space Generation Advisory Council.
Jonathan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, double majoring in Aerospace Science and Aviation Business Administration.
For more information on Singapore’s space ecosystem, go to www.space.gov.sg
