Peter Nikoloff- Director and Co-founder, Nova Systems – ‘Growing the Australian Space Centre’

Peter Nikoloff is an Executive Director and Co-founder of Nova Systems and Senior Weapons System Engineer.  He obtained an Aeronautical Engineer degree from RMIT in 1986 and has 30 years experience supporting Defence and Space projects.  Peter’s Woomera Test Range experience includes supporting the recent upgrade and operations for both military weapon systems and launch operations.

Space is one of Nova’s fastest growing areas, supporting Defence’s Military Satcom, Geospatial Information Systems and Satellite Ground Stations.  Peter is a strong advocate for growing a strong space industry in Australia and is a member of the South Australian Space Centre Advisory Council and the Industry Director of the SmartSat Co-operative Research Centre.

Peter was a member of the team responsible for bringing the International Astronautical Congress to Adelaide in 2017, which was a significant catalyst for the establishment of the Space Agency.