PLD Space, a space transportation company, announced the appointment of Hilario Albarracín, former Chairman and CEO of KPMG in Spain, as a new independent director.

EnduroSat, a space infrastructure builder, today announced the appointment of Brandon Tripp as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, he will lead the scaling of EnduroSat's commercial operations and accelerate global growth.

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the 2026–2027 leadership slate for SSPI Women in Space Engagement (WISE), known as SSPI-WISE, the association’s women’s leadership initiative serving the space and satellite industry.

PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has appointed Candace Johnson, one of the most prominent and influential figures in the global space industry, as a new independent board member.

The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) today announced the results of its recent Board of Directors and Executive Committee elections, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to advancing industry-led standards, best practices, and international collaboration for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) and on-orbit servicing (OOS).

Bright Ascension has announced the appointment of Kathryn O'Donnell as Non- Executive Board Director, further strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to support the growing global space sector with advanced mission and ground software solutions.

GMV has appointed Ricardo Sáenz Amandi as Defense and Security General Manager. Previously Defence and Security Programs Manager, Sáenz Amandi brings 30 years of in-sectorexperience at GMV. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in overseeing the division’s flagship programs and cultivating relationships with clients and institutions in Spain and internationally.

SWISSto12 today announced the appointment of industry leaders to support the company’s next phase of global expansion.  Mike Kaliski will assume the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), transitioning from his position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for HummingSat.   Alongside Kalinski's appointment, SWISSto12 appointed José Toscano as Head of Government Affairs and Richard Franklin as Strategic Advisors, with a mandate to deepen government affairs and partner relationships.  

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2026. They include Juliett Bayliss, Sales Director UK, Globecast;  Gianluca Baldassarre, SVP, Line of Business Satellite Communications, Telespazio, SVP, International Marketing & Sales, Leonardo Space Division;  Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite, Telstra International and  Christine Lawson, Vice President of Business Development, Kymeta.

Bright Ascension, a provider of advanced space software solutions, announced that John Baughn has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following a period in an interim CEO capacity during a leadership transition. The appointment forms part of the company’s succession planning following this period of interim leadership.