Dr. Brekke is a solar physicist, expert on the northern lights and an international recognized lecturer. He currently works as Lead Space Science at the Norwegian Space Agency. Previously he worked for six years at NASA Goddard Space Flights Center as the Deputy Project Scientist for the legendary sun-observing satellite SOHO. He received a Fulbright Fellowship in 1994, ESA’s Exceptional Achievement Award in 2002, and Laurels for Team Achievements from the International Academy of Astronautics in 2003. He is a Norwegian delegate to ESA Science Programme Committee and is also a Prof. II at the University Center at Svalbard (UNIS). Dr. Brekke is author of several international popular science books about the Sun and the Northern Lights. He has also produced the award-winning documentary «The Northern Lights - a Magic Experience. He is member of the Explorers Club in New York.