Flavia Tata Nardini
Flavia Tata Nardini is an Italian aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder and chief executive officer of Fleet Space Technologies in South Australia.
Originally from Rome Italy, where Nardini completed her Masters in aerospace engineering, she started her career at the European Space Agency in rocket propulsion technology. After relocating to Adelaide Nardini was instrumental in developing a network of nanosatellites in Low Earth Orbit providing connectivity and practical applications for satellite technology.
This initiative marked a significant milestone in Australia's venture into commercial satellite operations and more broadly, the global space industry.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Her early career trajectory focused on rocket propulsion technology at the European Space Agency (ESA) and Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO).[3] Moving to Australia in 2014 meant Nardini looked for new opportunities so she launched her own company and developed educational software for children to 3D print nanosatellites and launch them.[4][3] Nardini worked for a number of years on the CubeSat research project at University of Adelaide, where their miniaturised satellite was launched by NASA and deployed from the International Space Station.[5][6] Nardini recognised a gap in the market and moved to developing the concept and commercial model for a global Internet of Things (IoT) nanosatellite network.[7] The first four nanosatellites were launched in 2015 with further expansion during 2021-2023 on board SpaceX Transporter-5.[8][9] Through her Fleet Space Technology nanosatellites Nardini has identified practical applications for a range of industries including improvements in the ability to identify minerals and deposits for mining, as well as working on defence capabilities in space.[10][11]
Research[edit]
Nardini's research has focused on the combination of rocket propulsion, nanotechnology, re-usable rocket technology and ambient noise tomography (ANT).[12]
Awards[edit]
- 2020 First Among Equals Award in South Australia’s 40 Under 40 for 2020[13]
- 2022 South Australian Pearcey Award for Entrepreneur of the Year Award[14]
- Australian Space Awards 2023 - Female Space Leader of the Year[15]
- Australian Space Awards 2023 - Excellence Award[15]
References[edit]
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- ^ a b "Spotlight On: Flavia Tata Nardini, Fleet Space Technologies | Blackbird". blackbird.vc. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Nanosatellite mission control centre to launch in SA". ABC News. 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Quilao, Louie (2017-09-04). "Opportunity amid the stars". CityMag. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ "Adelaide-built 'nanosatellite' launched into space by NASA". ABC News. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ Williams, Alun (2021-12-15). "Fleet Space finds funds for nanosatellite IoT". Electronics Weekly (2805): 3.
- ^ "Fleet Space Technologies - Wiki". Golden. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Aussie rockets and satellites poised to be sent into orbit". cosmosmagazine.com. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "EBSCOhost Login". search.ebscohost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Elmore, Alexia (September 2023). "From Rarity to Reality: Rare earth mineral exploration and mining reaches record-breaking new heights globally". Site Selection. 68 (5): 58–61 – via Business Source Complete.
- ^ "Nanosatellite deorbit motor". scholar.google.com.au. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Bassano, Jessica (2020-10-22). "REVEALED: South Australia's top 40 leaders under 40". InDaily. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Fleet Space Technologies - Latest News | Stay Up To Date | It is Rocket Science: CEO Flavia Tata Nardini Recognised by Pearcey Foundation". Fleet Space Technologies. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ a b "Australian Space Awards 2023 winners revealed". www.momentummedia.com.au. Retrieved 2023-10-07.