Alicanto Project
Angelicum Chile, a team formed by aerospace and satellite engineers with experience in national space programs developed in cooperation with international space companies (Surrey, Astrium and others) and global entrepreneurs, announced its official entry into the Google Lunar X PRIZE - a $30 million competition that challenges space professionals and engineers from across the globe to build and launch to the moon a privately funded spacecraft capable of completing a series of exploration and transmission tasks. Team Angelicum Chile, headquartered in the city of Santiago is among 27 teams from 13 countries that are competing for their share of the $30 million prize purse.
Together with other national institutions, we will invite and welcome the participation of professors and students from national and international universities as well as representatives from industry, the business community, technology developers, entrepreneurs, and to all interested people who would like to contribute to the development and success of this challenging project.
This challenging space technology development will require us to search and recognize new related technologies in diverse fields such as robotics, telecommunication, data and image processing, automation and control, and teleprocesses. This endeavour will help us to improve and increase awareness and interest in space exploration across Chile and Latin America. We expect and hope that, through our participation, we will be able to motivate and encourage our citizens and discover new talents, especially in the area of the technology and science.
Angelicum Chile started its activities in Chile since 1998 through special investments of national and global interest. For the Project GLXP, Angelicum initiated an intense effort to congregate professionals in the field of aerospace and satellite engineering. Over the last few months, these professionals have been joined by important national and international entrepreneurs and other specialists in areas such as strategy, planning, international relations, etc.
The team leader for this project in Chile is the Astronautic Engineer (University of Southern California), combat pilot from the Air Force (retired) and commercial pilot Mr. Klaus Von Storch who up to this time has been the only official Chilean candidate to participate in a mission to the International Space Station.
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Foto Montage por Allison Jones, Astrobotic, utilizando fotos SpaceX y la NASA.
Klaus von Storch
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ABOUT THE GOOGLE LUNAR X PRIZE
The $30 million Google Lunar X PRIZE is an unprecedented competition to challenge and inspire engineers and entrepreneurs from around the world to develop low-cost methods of robotic space exploration. To win the Google Lunar X PRIZE, a privately-funded team must successfully place a robot on the Moon’s surface that explores at least 500 meters (1/3 of a mile) and transmits high definition video and images back to Earth. The first team to do so will claim a $20 million Grand Prize, while the second team will earn a $5 million Prize. Teams are also eligible to win a $1 million award for stimulating diversity in the field of space exploration and as much as $4 million in bonus prizes for accomplishing additional technical tasks such as moving ten times as far, surviving the frigid lunar night, or visiting the site of a previous lunar mission. To date, more than 20 teams from a dozen countries around the world have registered to compete for the prize. The Google Lunar X PRIZE is available to be claimed until the end of the year 2015. For more information about the Google Lunar X PRIZE, visit http://www.googlelunarxprize.org.
ABOUT THE X PRIZE FOUNDATION
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when the Burt Rutan-led team, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and flew the world’s first private spaceship to win the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE for suborbital spaceflight. The Foundation has since launched the $10 million Archon X PRIZE for Genomics, the $30 million Google Lunar X PRIZE, and the $10 million Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. The Foundation and its revolution partner BT Global Services are creating prizes in Exploration (Space and Oceans), Life Sciences, Energy & Environment, Education and Global Development. The Foundation is widely recognized as the leading model for fostering innovation through competition. For more information, please visit www.xprize.org.
TEAM LEADER
EDUCATION:
2001Staff Officer Course, Chilean Air Force / AGA, Santiago, Chile
2001Aerial Weapons Systems Engineering, Chilean Air Force, Santiago, Chile
2001Project Management Certificate, CEPAL, Santiago, Chile
1993-1997B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA. Graduating Engineering GPA = 3.73
1991-1992System Analyst and Programmer Certificate, Northern Catholic University (Universidad Católica del Norte), Santiago, Chile
1990Mirage Cheetah Certificate, South African Air Force, St. Petersburg, South Africa
1988Operational Pilot for F5E/F Tiger II Certificate, Chilean Air Force / Fighter Squadron Nr. 7, Antofagasta, Chile
1987Air to Ground Instructor Certificate, Chilean Air Force / Squadron Nr. 1, Iquique, Chile
1982Advanced Flight (Tactical) A-37B Certificate, Chilean Air Force / Tactical Flight School, Iquique, Chile
1982Military Parachuting Certificate, Chilean Air Force, Colina, Chile
1979-1981Air Force Officer School (T-34 and T-37 Pilot), Captain Avalos Air Force Academy (Escuela de Aviación Capitán Ávalos), Chile
Klaus von Storch K.
Aerospace Engineer
EXPERIENCE:
2005-PRESMore than 5000 flight hours, current pilot license in Boeing B-767-300
Aerospace Director of the Special Investment Society Angelicum Chile,
Delegate and Advisor at the Chilean Space Agency
Executive Vice President AstroChile, a non-profit organization whose main purpose is the advancement of science and technology in Chile with an emphasis in Aerospace applications.
Director and CEO GEAGE S.A., (Gestion de Aguas y Generación)
CEO for several companies, especially in the electric area.
2004 Deputy Director of the Aeronautical Polytechnic Academy
2003Served as Secretary of Studies at the Aeronautical Polytechnic Academy
Managed various Aerospace Projects within the AstroChile charter
2002Actively involved in negotiating and coordinating Scientific projects with the Russian Space Agency, the German Space Agency, NASA and other International organizations
Performed some Cosmonaut preparation and worked on the development of Space experiments with the Russian Space Agency
Worked on the implementation of educational courses via Internet for various Aerial Brigades of the Chilean Air Force
At the Chilean Space Agency, worked on the development and implementation of the AstroChile Project and served as technical consultant in the Agencys subcommittee
Participated in meetings with Rossaviacosmos (Mr. Yuri Koptev) as the first Chilean astronaut candidate
Proposed by Chilean President to US President as the Chilean first Astronaut
2000Coordinated the Chilean Astronaut project. Briefed the project to the National Congress, State Ministers, the Chilean President, University Regents, the Chief Commander of the Chilean Armed Forces, Chief Commanders of the Army and Air Force, representatives of national and international corporations, and to International Space Organizations
Participated in discussions and negotiations related to the AstroChile Project with the Director of NASA Johnson Space Center, the U.S. State Department, and other international organizations such as ESA, DLR, and the Canadian Space Agency, etc.
Founded the AstroChile non-profit organization and pursued the creation of the Chilean Space Agency.
1998-PRESAerospace Lecturer, Universities/High Schools/Other Organizations, Chile and Austria
Lectured at Chilean Universities, High Schools and other Organizations in topics related to Aerospace technologies
Chilean Space Agency ACE Project Coordinator and Scientific and Technical Advisor
Participated in COPUOS /UN, Austria, Vienna as Chilean delegate representing Chile in Space related Issues such as AstroChile Project.
Participated in space vestibular experiment project with MD Prof J.L Cárdenas
1999-2000Academic Director and Flight Instructor, Chilean Air Force Cadet Academy, Santiago, Chile
1999 General Manager of the First Chilean High School Space Shuttle Experiment, Chilean Air Force, Chile and Florida, USA.
Coordinator for the first Chilean high school space experiment carried onboard the Space Shuttle in July of 1999. Joint project carried out by Spacehab, NASA, CMAT (University of Michigan), Chilean Air Force and No. 1 Girls High School.
In charge of the communications, logistics, and general management of the project.
Participated as the Chilean project coordinator in Mission Control Houston during the flight of Columbia Space Shuttle, Mission STS-93, and participated in personal meetings with Director George Abbey at the Johnson Space Center.
1997-1999 Space Science Researcher and Public Relations Advisor, FASAT Satellite Program, Santiago, Chile
Participated in the preparation of instruments sets built in the USC machine shop for an experiment designed to measure the in-space EUV by taking readings in the upper atmosphere, carried out in a Discovery Space Shuttle flight in 1997.
1997 Director of Chilean Air Force Satellite Ground Control Station, Chilean Air Force, Santiago, Chile
1993 Chilean Air Force Delegate, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Fulfilled NASAs Academic requirements for Astronauts selection by obtaining Aerospace Engineering degree from an accredited University in the USA.
1990-1993 Fighter Pilot, Chilean Air Force, Santiago, Chile.
Fighter Pilot for F5-E/F Tiger II, Mirage Cheetah, A 37, etc.
Duties included International Exercises, Top Gun combat competitions, Aerobatics performance in International Air, Space Fares (e.g. FIDAE '90/'92), Maintenance test pilot F-5E Tiger II, etc.
HONORS:
•TOP GUN trophy: Best Fighter Pilot element for F-5E Tiger II
•Outstanding Academic Achievement, Office of International Services, University of Southern California
•The National Dean's List Honorary Award, Best 0.5% Nation's Students in all US colleges
•The University of Southern California School of Engineering: Deans List for academic achievement for 4 consecutive years
•Recognition of distinguished scholarship and exemplary character: Engineering Honors Program, University of Southern California
•Recognition of outstanding Achievement and Excellence: Golden Key National Honor Society
•Recognition of exhibiting distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as a student: TAU BETA PI Honor Society
•Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement: Office International Services, University of Southern California
•Formal selected as the first Chilean Astronaut via mail sent by the President of Chile, Ricardo Lagos to the President of the United States Mr. Bill Clinton.
•Formal selected as the first Chilean Astronaut by the President of the Chilean Space Agency in COPUOS, Vienna, Austria (United Nations)
•Formal selected as the first Chilean Astronaut to the Russian authorities in Rossaviacosmos by the President of the Chilean Space Agency and the Chilean official delegation
•Received the Forty years of Space Travel medal from Valentina Terechkova in commemoration of the anniversary of the Russian Federation
TEAM MEMBER
1975 Electronic Civil Engineer at Universidad Técnica del Estado, Santiago of Chile
15 JAN 1975 30 SEP 1993 Chief of various Departments in the General Directorate of Civil Aviation in Chile related with Maintenance, Communications, Navigation Aids, Engineering and Projects at national levels.
30 SEP 1994 Master of Science in Satellite Engineering at University of Surrey, England, UK
01 OCT 1994 30 JUN 1995 Communications Payload Engineer in the Chilean Microsatellite FASAT Alfa, during its construction at Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, England
01 JUL 1995 30 OCT 1998 Payload Engineer for FASAT Alfa Microsatellite and after its launch failure, for the FASAT Bravo microsatellite, at the Satellite Control Station in the Chilean Air Force
01 NOV 1998 01 DEC 2001 In Charge of the Satellite Affairs Office in the General Directorate of Civil Aviation, coordinating the space interests (GNSS, Satcom, Meteorology Sat images, etc.)
02 JAN 2002 15 AUG 2008 General Coordinator of the Chilean Space Agency, Presidential Advisory Commission.
16 AUG 2008 15 FEB 2010 Customer Representative before EADS-Astrium at the Chilean Earth Observation Satellite SSOT, developed in the Astrium premises located in Toulouse, France. During this period, served as Product Assurance Engineer of the SSOT.
16 FEB 2010 31 JUL 2010 Commissioned to the Chilean Space Agency to coordinate the future use of the Earth Observation Satellite SSOT in civil applications.
01 AUG 2010 30 DEC 2010 Private Adviser for National and International space companies.
JAN 2011 Team member of Chile for the Google Lunar X Price Organization.
Hector Gutierrez Mendez
Electronic Civil Engineer
Satellite Engineer
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Alicanto Project Team
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Avda.Apoquindo 3600 Piso 13,
Las Condes,Santiago, Chile
Tel.: +56 02 963 4740
Fax.:+56 02 963 4757
E-mail: info_glxpangelicum.cl
