Angelino Sulvaran and Nathan Correa:
Space Platform Curaçao (SPC) is a multidisciplinary nonprofit organization thatworks to realize and sustain space
travel from Curaçao. The primary aim isto build bridges
that facilitate and open new lines of communication
between government, business and the people of
Curaçao.We believe that: When lines of communication
are transparent effective teamwork is made possible;
when information is shared, knowledge can be built
upon; and when like-minded people come together all
goals become attainable. With a growing team of both
professionals and non-professionals we offer our support
to all stakeholders involved in Space travel from Curaçao.
Student: How was your organization founded?
Angelino Sulvaran and Nathan Correa: Our President,
Vishal Oedjaghir, called a meeting with a small group
of potential members. He introduced us to the idea of
new space and what it could mean for Curaçao. Our first
meeting was an extremely creative and brainstorming
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session where we all got inspired by the potential of a spaceport
on Curaçao. A few meetings later, we formed and established
Space Platform Curaçao.
Student: Why do you think that your organization is important
for the world or Curaçao?
Angelino Sulvaran and Nathan Correa: We push people
outside their comfort zone and towards opening their minds
to see all the potential available to the people of Curaçao. Our
most important goal is to help create as many opportunities
as possible for the specialists and professionals of Curaçao.
Once that goal is in progress, our specialists can share their
intellectual with the world.
Student: Do you think that your organization can influence our
economy positively?
Absolutely. Not only are we fighting to bring a new industry to
the island (Space industry), but also are we focusing on spin-offs
for locals. Not only are we focusing on the tourist who will visit
the island, but also on the educational opportunities for our