Australian space technology company Neumann Space has announced the appointment of Mr. Jason Wallace as Vice President, Business Development, based in the United States.
The appointment marks a significant milestone for Neumann Space, with Mr. Wallace becoming the company’s first U.S.-based executive, reinforcing its commitment to global expansion and to meeting growing demand from satellite and mission operators for superior mobility in space.
Mr. Wallace brings nearly two decades of commercial, strategic, and technical experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, with a strong track record in growing early-stage companies and leading business development across civil, commercial, and national security space markets. Based in Los Angeles, he will lead Neumann Space’s customer engagement efforts in the United States and internationally and be responsible for building the company’s business development function and global market presence.
Neumann Space CEO Herve Astier said Mr. Wallace’s appointment reflects the company’s strategic focus on international growth, particularly in the U.S. market.
“Jason’s deep understanding of the U.S. space ecosystem and his experience in scaling space companies from R&D to commercialization makes him an exceptional fit for Neumann Space at this critical juncture in the company’s evolution,” Mr. Astier said.
“We are entering an exciting new chapter, fueled by the accelerating pace of satellite launches, growing mission ambitions, and evolving regulatory opportunities. Jason’s leadership will be instrumental in empowering our customers and partners to unlock the full value of our cutting-edge propulsion technology”.
Mr. Wallace brings to Neumann Space deep experience spanning the commercial space industry, the United States Air Force, and the U.S. Department of Defense’s innovation ecosystem. Most recently he served as Vice President of Advanced Development at Phase Four Inc., where he led growth of the U.S. government business segment and drove the development and adoption of next-generation propulsion systems with NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and DARPA, among other key stakeholders.
“The space industry needs high-performance electric propulsion now more than ever, and Neumann Space is delivering a solution that’s both scalable and ready for the dynamic space operations of today and tomorrow,” Mr. Wallace said. “I’m thrilled to join the team and help bring this Australian innovation to new markets and missions around the world.”
Neumann Space’s propulsion system, the Neumann Drive®, uses solid metallic propellant to provide satellite and mission operators with enhanced safety, efficiency and simplicity, necessary in a competitive space environment. The company has been progressing a program of technology demonstrations in orbit with further missions scheduled in the next few months and has recently started to export propulsion systems to the international market.