BlackSky today announced Uyen Dinh as its Vice President for Government Relations and Strategy. Dinh brings more than two decades of experience, knowledge, and insight in the federal legislative, authorization, and appropriations processes. She is well versed in national security policy, national and military intelligence programs and policies, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), cybersecurity, and other national security space issues.

Blue Origin today announced the formation of its Board of Advisors, which includes notable former government space leaders and industry executives. The Board will provide strategic counsel on the company’s mission to radically reduce the cost of access to space and the utilization of in-space resources.

Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX:RDL), a provider of industrial wireless broadband network connectivity solutions for mission-critical applications, announces today the appointment of Jim Slinowsky as Vice President of Product Line Management.

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Alvaro Sanchez, CEO-Integrasys, a company based in Madrid, Spain on his career to date, their innovative products for the satellite industry and their ongoing promotion of the SatMotion VSAT Auto Commissioning System, among other topics.

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jack Waters, CEO of network optimization company Xiplink on the history of their company and the prospects and trends in the satellite network optimization market.

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with with Dave Rehbehn, Vice-President, International Division-Hughes Network Systems.  Dave gave an update on Hughes and its offerings and the status of its upcoming Jupiter-3 satellite. He also talked about the key verticals that will be driving demand for their services post-pandemic, bridging the digital divide among other topics.

Northrop Grumman Corporation has named Scott Stapp chief technology officer (CTO). Stapp will report to Kathy Warden, chairman, chief executive officer and president and will work closely with the executive leadership team.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) names Adi Sfadia as Gilat’s CEO. Adi Sfadia served as Gilat’s interim CEO since July 2nd this year and prior to that held the position of Gilat’s CFO, for the past 5 years.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has today announced the appointment of Hernan Abbes as Vice President, Global Sales. In his new role, Abbes will play a pivotal leadership role in driving business growth and nurturing strong relationships with new and existing airline customers.

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Dan Zajicek, the new CEO of satellite operator Spacecom based in Israel.  Dan spoke about Spacecom's historic participation for the first time at CABSAT, the premiere satellite event in the Middle East, how his company is coping with the pandemic and their offerings for the African satellite market, among others.