Phil Carrai is the President of Kratos’ Space, Training and Cyber Division, which includes land and space-based communications products and infrastructure, cybersecurity products and services as well as training and simulation products and services. Phil has more than 30 years of experience in enterprise software and hardware, professional services and private equity, holding executive management and […]
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Satnews Perspectives Video Interview with Roccor
Dana Turse is the Director of Emerging Products at Roccor. In this role, Ms. Turse leads the charge on the development of advanced concepts for unique and challenging applications. Ms. Turse is an inventive mechanical engineer with over 17 years of experience in the design of High Strain Composite structures and deployment mechanisms. She is co-inventor […]
Satnews Perspectives Video Interview with Curt Blake, CEO, Spaceflight
Curt Blake is the CEO of Spaceflight’s launch services group and previously served as SVP and General Counsel. Curt has led efforts to expand Spaceflight’s global network of launch service providers while building relationships with key commercial-, civilian- and defense-related customers. Over the last several years, Curt oversaw the company’s growth from its early commercial […]
Satnews Perspectives Video Interview with Daniel L. Jablonsky, President and CEO, Maxar Technologies
Daniel L. Jablonsky was appointed to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Maxar Technologies and to the Company’s Board of Directors on January 13, 2019. Previously, Mr. Jablonsky had served as President of DigitalGlobe since October 2017, when the company became part of Maxar Technologies. He joined DigitalGlobe in 2012 as Senior […]
Perspectives Video Interview with Stephen Jurczyk, Associate Administrator, NASA
Speaking of the DEMO-2 mission to the ISS, I’m very proud of the NASA and Space X team and the courage of Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley. This event was something for the nation and world to rally around during these challenging times. – Stephen Jurczyk Mr. Stephen Jurczyk became NASA’s associate administrator, the agency’s highest-ranking civil servant […]
Perspectives Video Interview with Peter Beck, Chief Executive, Rocket Lab
Bringing Stability and Reliability to the SmallSat Launch IndustrySuccesses abound with smallsat launch after smallsat launch with turnaround times bound to please… Peter Beck is the founder and chief executive of Rocket Lab, a space systems company and the global leader in dedicated small satellite launch. Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets […]
Perspectives Video Interview: Stefan Gardefjord, CEO of SSC, Has Plans for “The Future”
Stefan Gardefjord is the CEO of Swedish Space Corporation Sweden (SSC), a leading global provider of satellite ground network services, spacecraft operations, engineering services and launch services, with annual revenues of 100 million euros and 500 employees in 10 countries. Gardefjord began his career as an analyst/programmer at the Dow Chemical Company where he became […]
A Video Perspectives Interview with Kevin Steen, CEO, ST Engineering iDirect
Kevin Steen is the Chief Executive Officer of ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in IP-based satellite communications. Steen joined ST Engineering iDirect in 2010 and has served as a key member of ST Engineering iDirect’s leadership team, where he has been responsible for charting the company’s strategic growth across sales, operations and business development. […]
Video Interview: Mark Dankberg, CEO, Viasat
An update from Mark Dankberg regarding their recently announced plans for new satellites in LEO. Mark co-founded ViaSat Inc. in 1986, and has held the position of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since inception. He is an acknowledged industry expert in communications technology, satellite, aerospace and defense.