Dalhousie Engineers Advance Careers at Galaxia in Satellite Development
Kristian Lethbridge-Hall and Maria MacDonnell, both Dalhousie University engineering graduates, are developing intelligent satellite technologies at Galaxia. Their roles reflect the growing opportunities in space technology within Nova Scotia.

Kristian Lethbridge-Hall and Maria MacDonnell are employed at Galaxia, a Halifax-based company that specializes in intelligent satellite design, which was founded in 2020. Kristian, who started as a co-op student, is now the vice-president of engineering, overseeing various projects.
Maria, currently in Electrical Engineering at Dalhousie, focuses on embedded systems, contributing to projects that enhance communication among satellite components. Galaxia employs nearly two dozen staff, primarily from Dalhousie, and continues to offer co-op positions, demonstrating the company's commitment to fostering local talent in the space sector. The expansion of Galaxia indicates a growing landscape for space technology careers in Nova Scotia.




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