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Interview with David Gelerman, CEO-Spacebridge

National Harbor, MD, September 8, 2021--At the Satellite 2021 show in Washington, D.C., Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with David Gelerman, CEO-Spacebridge on the latest developments on his company. Click here to view the video.

 

 

Walter Z. Berger and S. Douglas Hutcheson Named Co-CEOs of Kymeta

Redmond, Wash., September 7, 2021--Kymeta announced today that Walter Z. Berger and S. Douglas Hutcheson have been named Co-Chief Executive Officers of Kymeta. The senior leadership announcement is an exciting step for the company as they continue to develop transformational technology and innovative solutions across the industry.

 

Interview with Cynthia Harty, VP-Strategic Business Development, ST Engineering iDirect

Herndon, Va., September 1, 2021--Satellite Markets and Reserch spoke with Cynthia Harty, VP-Strategic Business Development,  ST Engineering iDirect on their Satellite Internet of Things (IoT) solution. Cynthia’s expertise lies in operations and the introduction of new products, services and solutions to market, establishing channel and pricing strategy. As VP of Business Development, her focus is on the augmentation of the company’s 5-year plan and the partnerships that will enable the introduction of incremental capabilities to a product, solution or service and different go-to-market strategies. 

 

Firefly names former SpaceX and Blue Origin Veteran as COO

Cedar Parks, Texas, August 17, 2021–Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, today announced that Lauren Lyons will join the team as Chief Operating Officer (COO), working out of their corporate headquarters in Cedar Park, Texas. This appointment comes on the heels of Firefly’s recent component business announcement and preparation for its upcoming launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

 

WTA Names ATLAS’s Sean McDaniel as 2021 Teleport Executive of the Year

New York City, NY , August 10, 2021–The World Teleport Association (WTA) today named Sean McDaniel, CEO, ATLAS Space Operations as the 2021 Teleport Executive of the Year. Mr. McDaniel will accept the award at the 2021 Teleport Awards Celebration on September 8 during the SATELLITE 2021 conference in Washington, DC. The Teleport Executive of the Year award is presented to an individual for demonstrated entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation in the development or operation of a teleport-based business.

 

BlackSky Appoints James Tolonen to ist Board of Directors

Herndon, Va.,  July 26, 2021– BlackSky Holdings, Inc. a technology platform providing real-time geospatial intelligence and global monitoring, today announced that James (Jim) Tolonen will join its Board of Directors.Tolonen is a seasoned finance and business strategy advisor with significant experience advising high growth, public companies.

 

ABS Appoints New Sales Director for Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 22, 2021--Felipe Saad Lukowiecki has recently joined satellite operator ABS as Sales Director, Brazil. Based in Rio de Janeiro, he will be responsible for ABS’ commercial initiatives as well as managing the relationship with existing customers in the Americas.

 

 

Interview with Guido Neumann, Chief Development Officer and President EMEA of AXESS Networks

Ruppichteroth, Germany July 16, 2021--Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with  Guido Neumann, Chief Development Officer and President EMEA of AXESS Networks who gave a brief history of his company and the current trends and opportunities in the teleport business.

 

 

BlackSky Appoints New VP of International Business Development

Herndon,Va., July 15, 2021--BlackSky Holdings, Inc., a provider ofa  technology platform providing real-time geospatial intelligence and global monitoring, today announced that it has hired Andy Stephenson to oversee the company’s global sales team as its Vice President of International Business Development. Stephenson will be based in the United Kingdom, where he will lead the expansion of BlackSky’s international sales efforts.