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Westminster, Colo., July 5, 2018 -- DigitalGlobe announced today that Mike Edwards has joined DigitalGlobe as Vice President, Senior Advisor Defense Programs, to provide strategic leadership on various defense programs, including the company’s work with the U.S. Department of Defense and collaboration with aero-defense companies. Edwards joins the company’s senior leadership team and will report to DigitalGlobe President Dan Jablonsky.

Kennedy Space Center, FL, July 2, 2018 — The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) has named Joseph Vockley, Ph.D., as president and executive director for the organization. CASIS is the nonprofit tasked by NASA to manage, promote, and broker research on the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory.

Madrid, Spain, June 18, 2018 - Integrasys has appointed Sebastien Couvet as its the new EMEA Sales Manager. He will be based at the company's headquarters  in Las Rozas, Madrid. With over 20 years of experience as an international sales manager in ICT and IT sectors, Couvet has been recruited by Integrasys to help develop the business further across Europe, Middle East Asia and Africa.

Tysons  Corner, Va., June 1 2018--Intelsa announced that Juan Pablo Cofino has joined the company as Regional Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean.  Cofino will be responsible for the development and implementation of Intelsat’s sales and regional go-to-market strategies for the company’s broadband, mobility, media and government customers operating in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Huntsville, Alabama, May 14, 2018 – RUAG Space announced that Mike Morningstar will assume the role of President and Country Manager of RUAG Space USA. Starting today, Morningstar will be responsible for the operations of all RUAG Space USA sites, and will represent the organization as it expands its presence in the U.S.

Duluth, Georgia, May 11, 2018--DataPath announced today the appointment of Dr. Sherin Kamal as the company’s new President and CEO. He will officially assume the position June 11. Kamal is an international business executive with extensive experience in driving revenue and profitable growth.

Palo Alto, Calif., May 8, 2018-Satellite manufacturer SSL today announced two executives have joined the SSL leadership team to develop growth opportunities for the company’s innovative spacecraft systems and expand the company’s focus on small satellites and Earth observation. Adam Marks is assuming the role of Chief Strategy Officer, and Mark Sarojak will serve as Vice President of Commercial Earth Observation.

Washington, D.C. May 2, 2018 – Geeks Without Frontiers (GEEKS), an award-winning Non Governmental Organization (NGO) focused on addressing global connectivity challenges with a view to closing the Digital Divide and facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is delighted to announce the appointment of David Hartshorn as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2018.

Paris, France, May 1, 2018--Satellite operator Eutelsat Communications announced having finalised the staffing of its teams in charge of broadband activities with the appointment of Jean-Claude Tshipama, who will be heading Broadband in Africa to promote satellite broadband connectivity in Africa.

Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland, Switzerland, April 4, 2018--Vanessa O’Connor has been appointed to the new role of Director of Member Relations and Communications at the EBU. She joins the EBU from Eutelsat where, as Corporate Communications Director, she took part in key phases of its development, including restructuring from a European intergovernmental organisation into a private company and the expansion of Eutelsat’s global activities across video, telecommunications and broadband markets.