New York, NY, June 16, 2026--Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the 2026–2027 leadership slate for SSPI Women in Space Engagement (WISE), known as SSPI-WISE, the association’s women’s leadership initiative serving the space and satellite industry.
Dover, Del. June 4, 2026--The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) today announced the results of its recent Board of Directors and Executive Committee elections, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to advancing industry-led standards, best practices, and international collaboration for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) and on-orbit servicing (OOS).
Renens, Switzerland, May 28, 2026 – SWISSto12 today announced the appointment of industry leaders to support the company’s next phase of global expansion. Mike Kaliski will assume the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), transitioning from his position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for HummingSat. Alongside Kalinski's appointment, SWISSto12 appointed José Toscano as Head of Government Affairs and Richard Franklin as Strategic Advisors, with a mandate to deepen government affairs and partner relationships.
Edinburgh, UK, May 4, 2026 – Bright Ascension, a provider of advanced space software solutions, announced that John Baughn has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following a period in an interim CEO capacity during a leadership transition. The appointment forms part of the company’s succession planning following this period of interim leadership.




