Satellite News

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that its board of directors has elected Wesley G. Bush, 45, chief operating officer of Northrop Grumman in addition to his current title of president. The board of directors also elected James F. Palmer, 57, corporate vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding Mr. Bush as CFO.

Lars Persson has been appointed as the new President and CEO for Swedish Space Corporation as from 16 February 16.

SkyTerra Communications, Inc. announced that Alexander H. Good was named Chief Executive Officer and President, and Scott G. Macleod was named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

As of 1 February 2007, Intelsat will change the names of 16 of its 51 satellites, mainly as a consequence of the company’s acquisition of PanAmSat.

The president and chief executive officer of Spacehab Inc. has announced his retirement, effective 31 December. Michael E. Kearney announced his decision to step down at the company’s annual shareholders meeting.

Futron Corporation announced the appointment of Peggy Slye as the Director of the Space and Telecommunications Division (S&T).

SpaceDev, Inc. announced the resignation of Robert Vacek from his role as President of the company’s Starsys division.

Alliant Techsystems announced that James Halsell, former NASA Astronaut and space shuttle programme launch integration manager, has been named Vice President and Program Manager of the ATK-led Ares I Upper Stage team, based in Huntsville, Alabama.