Rick Brink

Rick Brink was a judge in the #NameTheMission competition, to find a new name for ESA's upcoming spacecraft to monitor the Sun, formerly known as Lagrange. The winning name ESA 'Vigil', resonated with the judges as it captured the mission's role – as a devoted guardian, keeping constant watch over the Sun, for Earth.

Rick is from Hardenberg, a small town in the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands, and in 2019 was chosen as the very first Minister of Disability Affairs for the country. Rick previously also worked as a HR advisor as well as holding various other positions in politics.

Rick now runs a consultancy that helps organisations with issues relating to diversity and inclusion. Through these positions, he works to strengthen the position of people in the Netherlands who live with a disability.