Amazon Web Services has appointed former White House official Peter Marquez as the company’s first-ever head of space policy. Before joining AWS, Marquez served as Partner at Andart Global, a consulting firm with a focus on new technologies, especially outer space. Marquez was the Director of Space Policy for the White House’s National Security Council […]
Appointments
Astroscale Names A New UK Operations Director
Astroscale Ltd. (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), has appointed Sharon Parker-Lines as the firm’s UK Operations Director, effective September 1, 2020. Sharon joins Astroscale with more than 20 years of experience in operations, specializing in human resources, finance, production, commercial, and strategic planning. Most recently, Sharon was Centre Director for […]
Virgin Orbit’s New Pilot in Command
This announcement is on Virgin Orbit’s Blog… What does it take to lead the Virgin Orbit pilot corps? An undying love for all things aerospace, to be sure. A strong background in engineering and science helps. Maybe throw in a couple thousand hours of flight time in high-performance heavy aircraft for good measure. The latest […]
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ CEO Comes from Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES), provider of mission critical electronic solutions, has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2020. Mike Kahn takes over from Shawn Black, who is leaving the business to pursue other opportunities. Mike has held a number of senior positions within the aerospace and defense industry, and most recently […]
New Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Space Command
U.S. Marine Corps Mastery Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Stalker is set to assume responsibility of U.S. Space Command from U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman during an August 28 ceremony. The Department of Defense’s 11th combatant command is getting a new command senior enlisted leader eight days after U.S. Army Gen. James […]
Redwire Names New Chief Growth Officer and EVP Of Space Infrastructure
Redwire has named Al Tadros as the firm’s Chief Growth Officer and EVP of Space Infrastructure, effective August 24. As a thought leader in on-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing, Mr. Tadros will advance development, increase adoption, and build momentum for Redwire’s mission-enabling capabilities within civil, defense and commercial space sectors. Tadros will lead Redwire’s long-term […]
A New CEO Named For RUAG International
The RUAG International Board of Directors has appointed André Wall as the new CEO. The aviation expert is currently CTO of the Spanish airline Iberia and will take over the management of RUAG International by January 1, 2021, at the latest. CFO Urs Kiener will continue to lead the company until the new CEO takes […]
Leadership Change @ U.S. Space Command
In a ceremony that was both crisp and solemn, Army Gen. James H. Dickinson took the reins August 20 of U.S. Space Command, and in the process, further cemented space’s ever-enlarging importance in national defense and in countless familiar acts of everyday life. Less obvious, but perhaps ultimately more significant, was a second outcome. By […]
ViaLite Expands Global Reach + Appoints A New Business Manager
ViaLite’s RF over fiber distributor in the UAE, Symbolise, has recently expanded its global reach. The company, which provides communication and broadcast solutions, has hired a business manager and opened a new office, thereby increasing its global footprint to provide ViaLite products and support into two further countries. Symbolise has delivered ViaLite RF over fiber […]
New CEO For UltiSat (Speedcast Government)
The Board of Directors of UltiSat, Inc., d/b/a Speedcast Government (“SCG”), have announced the appointment of David Myers as incoming President and presumptive Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Moe Abutaleb, the company’s long-standing CEO. Abutaleb has served as CEO since the founding of UltiSat in 2003, through the firm’s growth and success and sale to […]