Peter Madsen

Peter Madsen was a co-founder of Copenhagen Suborbitals along with Kristian Von Bengtson. Both Madsen and Von Bengtson left the amateur rocket club around 2014.

Peter Madsen continued his involvement in building rockets, until 2018 when he was convicted of the murder of journalist Kim Wall.

 

People in Space: Peter Madsen

People in Space: Peter Madsen

One of the most controversial figures in the space industry, Peter Madsen is currently in prison for murdering journalist Kim Wall. He was one of the founders of Copenhagen Suborbitals along with fellow Dane, architect Kristian Von Bengtson. The amateur rocket club quickly attracted a number of members and the group went from strength to…
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