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Paris, France, May 1, 2025--Arianespace announced the appointment of Olivier Ricouart as Chief Technical Officer, starting May 1, 2025. He also joins the company’s Executive Committee.

Houston, Tex, April 25, 2025 – Axiom Space, announced today the appointment of Tejpaul Bhatia as its Chief Executive Officer. Bhatia takes over after serving as Chief Revenue Officer for the company over the past four years and replaces previous CEO, Executive Chairman, and Co-founder Dr. Kam Ghaffarian. Ghaffarian will continue as Executive Chairman of Axiom Space.

Calgary, Canada, March 31, 2025 – Network Innovations  has announced changes to its senior leadership team, each effective today, March 31, 2025.

Washington, D.C.,  March 14, 2025--At the Satellite 2025 show in Washington, D.C., Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with various satelltie executuves including Martin Blanken, CEO of satellite operator Neo Space Group; David Myers, Chief Strategy Officer, Applied Aerospace and  Natalia Vicente, VP-Public Affairs of GSOA.  Click here to view the videos

Pfaffikon, Switzerland, March 24, 2025 – iKOMG today announces a significant leadership transition. After nearly seven years of dedicated service, David Treadway is stepping down as Chairman. In his place, the company announced the appointment of Francesco Cataldo, a distinguished industry expert, as its new Chairman, effective April 1st, 2025.

Dubai, March 24, 2025 – Satellite operator ABS (Agility Beyond Space) announced the appointment of Matthieu Boutrolle as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With an extensive background in satellite design, procurement, and operations, Matthieu brings 20 years of expertise in leading large-scale space programs from concept to execution. 

Baku, Azerbaijan, March 19, 2025 - Azercosmos, Azerbaijan’s space agency, has announced a leadership transition as Samaddin Asadov steps down as Chair of the Board. Asadov, who played a key role in expanding the agency’s global presence and advancing satellite communications, has been appointed Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan by presidential order.

Washington, D.C.,  March 13, 2025--At the Satellite 2025 show in Washington, D.C., Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Natalia Vicente, VP-Public Affair of satellite industry association GSOA.  Click her to view the video.

Washington, D.C.,  March 13, 2025--At the Satellite 2025 show in Washington, D.C., Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with David Myers, Chief Strategy Officer of Applied Aerospace.  Click her to view the video.

Washington, D.C.,  March 13, 2025--At the Satellite 2025 show in Washington, D.C., Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Martin Blanken, CEO of satellite operator Neo Space Group.  Click her to view the video.