Rivada Space Networks has expanded its EMEA Team with the appointment of Mustafa Afifi as Sales Director for the Middle East region. Mr. Afifi will focus on sectors including Telcos, Regional Satellite Operators and Satellite Resellers/Integrators, providing the most demanding enterprise and government customers with Rivada’s highly secure, high-bandwidth, global connectivity network.

  • High-speed global data constellation using satellite-to-satellite laser links 

Axiom_T.jpgAxiom 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.

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

Chad Gatlin takes on NI Group CFO and COO responsibilities in addition to remaining as the CEO of the company’s US & UK Government focused Business Unit. Chad joined Network Innovations in 2013 as COO of our US subsidiary focused on the US government business portfolio and later ascended to be CEO of the division. Chad has worked in satellite communications and the federal government contracting area for nearly 20 years.

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 Francesco Cataldo

Dunay Badirkhanov.jpgAzerbaijan’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.