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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.

 

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.

 

John C. Rood to Join Momentus as CEO

Santa Clara, Calif., July 14, 2021---Momentus Inc. a commercial space company offering in-space infrastructure services, today announced that John C. Rood, former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer effective August 1.

 

 

SSPI-WISE Welcomes Fourteen New Officers in First Ever Election

New York City, July 13, 2021 – In an election taking place over the final week of June, the membership of SSPI-WISE (SSPI Women in Space Engagement) has appointed fourteen women to officer positions, including:

Executive Roundtable on Satellites and 5G

by Bernardo Schneiderman

Los Angeles, Calif., July 5, 2021--Satellite communication will play a significant role in 5G and beyond as a complementary solution for ubiquitous coverage, broadcast/multicast provision, aeronautical & maritime communications, emergency/disaster recovery, and remote rural area coverage.  

Aaron Herps Appointed GM of AVIA’s Coalition Against Piracy

Hong Kong, June 14, 2021 – The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Aaron Herps as the General Manager of its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), following the departure of Neil Gane, who leaves AVIA to take up a position with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment.

 

 

Iridium Names Greg Pelton As New Chief Technical Officer

 McLean, VA., June 14, 2021 – Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that Greg Pelton will join the company as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), effective June 17, 2021.  Reporting to Iridium Chief Operations Officer Suzi McBride, Pelton is taking over for retiring CTO Hermon Pon and will lead Iridium’s world-class technology and system engineering teams both internally and with Iridium’s vast partner ecosystem.

 

SSPI Board of Directors Appoints President of Ursa Space and CEO of Mansat to Leadership, Welcomes Eight New Directors from Across the Satellite Industry

New York City, June 14, 2021-- At its May meeting, the Board of Directors of Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) appointed Nicole Robinson, President of Ursa Space Systems, as Chair and Katherine Gizinski, CEO of Mansat, as President. They are joined by eight new Directors elected by the membership for three-year terms beginning July 1. 

Senior Executives from Europe and North America Join the WTA Board

New York City, NY,June 9, 2021–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, 2021.