Astroscale U.S. Appoints Jack Deasy as Vice President of Business Development and Advanced Systems
Washington, D.C., December 15, 2022– Astroscale U.S. Inc., (“Astroscale U.S.”), the U.S. unit of Astroscale Holdings Inc., the market leader in securing long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, announces Jack Deasy as Vice President of Business Development and Advanced Systems, effective immediately.
“I am delighted to welcome Jack as our as VP of Business Development and Advanced Systems,” said Ron Lopez, Astroscale U.S. President and Managing Director. “With his experience in the U.S. State Department and deep knowledge of the complex dynamics impacting satellite operators, he adds a unique perspective to the cutting-edge solutions we are developing for the on-orbit servicing market.”
Based in Washington D.C., Deasy reports directly to the Astroscale U.S. President and Managing Director. In this role, he leads the growth of Astroscale U.S.’ competitive and value-added services to operators across the space sector.
“I am honored to join Astroscale U.S. during such an exciting time for the company and the on-orbit servicing market,” said Deasy. “I look forward to applying my expertise in the telecommunications and government sectors to develop solutions for our broad customer base and meet Astroscale’s bold vision to make space sustainable for future generations.”
Deasy joins Astroscale U.S. with more than 25 years of experience in commercial business development and government relations. Prior to joining Astroscale U.S., he was the Vice President of Government Product Management at SES, one of the world’s largest satellite operators. There he led the strategy, development and positioning of SES Networks’ products, services and solutions for governments and humanitarian response organizations. From 2003 – 2013, he worked at Inmarsat, where he led business development activities for public safety/disaster response and aeronautical and UAV programs.
Deasy is a 1983 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate work in geography and geographic information systems at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and Pennsylvania State University. Since 2009, he has been an adjunct faculty member in the Homeland Security graduate program at San Diego State University.
About Astroscale U.S.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. provides on-orbit services and logistics across all orbits for commercial operators, the U.S. government and partner governments around the world. Astroscale U.S. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astroscale Holdings Inc., the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company solely dedicated to on-orbit services across all orbits. Astroscale Israel Ltd., based in Tel Aviv, is a subsidiary of and serves as the research and payload development team for Astroscale U.S. Astroscale U.S. leverages the best of investments and developments made by Astroscale engineering, policy and business teams domestically and in Japan, the United Kingdom and Israel to provide flexibility and value for space operations in the U.S. and partner nations.
For more about Astroscale U.S., visit www.astroscale-us.com.
For more about Astroscale, visit www.astroscale.com.
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