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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.  

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.

 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.

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. 

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.  

Denver, Colo., June 8, 2021— Optical wireless communications (OWC) solutions and ­services provider BridgeComm, Inc., announced the appointment of Dr. Sandra Magnus to its advisory board. A retired NASA astronaut who is currently the principal of AstroPlanetview, she brings a wealth of industry knowledge to BridgeComm’s rich, diverse and highly experienced advisory board, guiding its growth while identifying and capitalizing on emerging industry trends that will shape the future of OWC.

London, UK, June 8, 2021: Seraphim Capital, a specialist investment group focused on the space sector, is delighted to announce that it has appointed Jan Wörner, former Director General of the European Space Agency, as Senior Advisor and Member of the Advisory Board.

Paris, France June 7, 2021--Marlink has announced the appointment of Nicolas Furgé as President of the recently created Digital and IT Solutions business unit. Furgé will focus on leading and scaling-up the activities of two units, IT-Cybersecurity and IoT-Digital, increasing the penetration of digital solutions to Marlink customers across markets including customers in maritime, oil and gas, mining and NGOs.

Gaithersburg, MD, June 2, 2021– UltiSat, a global provider of critical communications solutions, announced today that Tim Smith has joined the company as its new Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Solutions. Tim has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience with global telecommunications and systems integration companies, as well as expertise deploying innovative technologies in commercial, government and non-profit markets.

Listen to audio podcasts with key satellite industry executives including: Ken Grelck, Global Communications Industry Lead--Capgemini Engineering and R&D global business line;  Mitja Lovsin, General Manager-STN;Jack Waters, CEO-Xiplink;  Alvaro Sanchez, CEO-Integrasys;  Dan Zajicek, CEO-Spacecom; Dave Rehbehn, VP-Intnernational Division, Hughes Newtwork Systems; Krystal Dredge, Marketing Director-AvL Technologies;  Carl Novello, CTO-NXTCOMM; Alexander Mueller-Gastell, CEO-ND SatCom;  Vagan Shakhgildian, CEO-UHP Networks; David Gelerman, CEO, Spacebridge; Lou Dubin, SVP-Product Marketing, Comtech EF Data;  Bob Hansen, VP-Sales and Marketing, Terrasat; Steve Richeson, VP-Sales, Mission Microwave and Semir Hassanaly, Head of Cellular Backhaul and Trunking, ST Engineering iDirect.  Click here to listen to the podcasts.