SpaceOps founder says no formal policy against military work

Monday 2 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 2 Nov, 12:12pm

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SpaceOps, a space company operating in Southland and north of Auckland, has no formal policy regarding military activity. Chief executive Robin McNeill stated that while employees might protest defence contracts, there are currently no plans to draft a specific policy against such work.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Mon 2 Nov, 5:30am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 7 hours

Otago Daily TimesMon 2 Nov, 5:30am

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The PressMon 2 Nov, 12:12pm

Southland's global space company won't write down military policy (opens in new tab)