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Cologne, Germany, January 5, 2026 – Qvest, announced today the appointment of Thorsten Sauer as CEO of Qvest Group GmbH. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic development and transforming the strong internationalization of recent years into an integrated organization with a clear focus on profitable growth. Thorsten Sauer will assume operational responsibility on January 15, 2026, succeeding Peter Nöthen as CEO. 

Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada, January 5, 2026 - Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) today announced the appointment of Melissa Quinn as Vice President, Spaceport Operations, a key leadership role as the company intensifies development and preparations for Canada’s first orbital launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia.

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, December 18,  2025 – The Space Data Association announces that Diana McKissock, Director, Space Domain Awareness Partnership and Coalition Engagement (SPACE) Office is posthumously awarded the 2025 T.S. Kelso Space Safety Award. The award was presented to Diana’s family by Space Data Association Chairman, Joe Chan at the DoD Commercial Satcom Workshop being held in Crystal City this week

Plano, Texas. Dec. 16, 2025 - Airbus DS Government Solutions (ADSGS) today announced a significant leadership transition. After a distinguished career spanning over 45 years in the satellite communications industry, Chris Morris has announced his plans to retire as President & CEO at the end of January 2026. Brandon Stadler, the company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as his successor. 

Chandler, Ariz. December 11, 2025– Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mary Jane Raymond as an independent director, effective December 11, 2025. Following Raymond’s appointment, the Board consists of eight directors.

New York City, December 10, 2025 – Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the eighth annual 20 Under 35 list, spotlighting rising stars age 35 and under whose achievements are shaping the future of the space and satellite industry. These honorees will be recognized at SSPI’s inaugural Night of Excellence on March 24, 2026 during Satellite 2026, produced by Via Satellite magazine.

Singapore, December 9, 2025 – The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) announced the election of two newly elected Board Directors, K. Aravamudhan, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Legal, JioStar and Vivek Couto, Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Director, Media Partners Asia. Their extensive experience and deep understanding of the media landscape will bring valuable insights to AVIA’s strategic direction and industry advocacy efforts.

Reston, Va., December 8, 2025 – SES Space & Defense, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES S.A., named Joanne Isham to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Isham joins Billy J. Bingham and Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret) on the SES Space & Defense Proxy Board.

London, UK, December 1, 2025 — Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), together with its UK Chapter, SSPI UK, held its  annual Better Satellite World Awards Dinner in London, celebrating individuals whose leadership, vision, and commitment have made a profound contribution to the UK satellite and space sector as well as organisations driving progress and positive impact across the global satellite industry.

Irvine, Calif., November 25, 2025 — Terran Orbital Corporation announced that Cheryl Paquete has joined the company full-time as Chief Financial Officer, transitioning from her previous temporary role into a permanent leadership position.