The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced that it would present its 2017 Promise Awards to Ryan Carlisle of SpaceX, Joyeeta Chatterjee of Reed Smith and Jamal A. Madni of Boeing Satellite Systems. The Promise Awards honor three satellite executives age 35 and under for outstanding achievement in the early stages of their career. The three recipients will be honored on October 17 in New York City at SSPI’s 12th Annual Future Leaders Dinner.

TELEBRAS Brazilian Satellite Ka-Band will be offering in a Public auction 70% of the capacity in two lots next September after the roadshow in Brazil, UK and USA during the month of August 2017. The President of Telebras Mr. Jarbas Valente announced Monday August 14 that the new date for the auction will be September 27,2017 after receiving few requests for more time for the bid.

Peter Stier has been appointed Vice President of Sales for International Launch Services (ILS), leading the global sales activities for the company with overall responsibility for customer interaction and satisfaction.

Intelsat’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Spengler, has been named a Commissioner of the United Nations Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.

Advantech Wireless, a global leader in satellite broadband communications solutions, announced that Eduardo Alecci has joined the company as VP Sales LATAM for RF and Microwave Products.

Advantech Wireless, a global leader in satellite broadband communications solutions, announced that Carlos Xavier has joined the company in 2017 as Director of Advantech Wireless Do Brasil.

Xavier has more than 25 years of experience in Management, International Business Development and Sales in the areas of Communications and IT.  He has held executive positions in companies such as Gilat, Stefanini IT Solutions, and Telespazio – Telecom.

Telesat announced today that Don Brown, a satellite industry expert with a 20+ year record of innovation in the use of commercial satellites by major government customers around the world, has joined Telesat as General Manager, Government Services. He will be based in the company’s Washington, DC office.

Telesat announced today the appointment of Dolores Martos as Regional Vice President, Latin America and Caribbean Sales. Dolores is a highly regarded and experienced sales executive who has held senior positions in several leading satellite companies. Her expertise in both commercial and regulatory matters has facilitated the growth of satcom services across the Latin America region. Dolores will be based in Telesat’s Washington, DC office and report to Tom Eaton, Vice President, International Sales.

Satellite operator Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I) announced that José Manuel do Rosário Toscano will be joining the company to lead its efforts in International Government Affairs and Asset Management, effective September 4, 2017.  Mr. Toscano will join the Luxembourg global headquarters office.

Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a provider of managed remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that satellite industry veteran Toni Lee Rudnicki has joined the company in the newly created role of vice president of global marketing.