SpinLaunch

Today, SpinLaunch enters a new chapter. We have announced a change of leadership where former COO David Wrenn has been appointed CEO to execute on the company's mission and bring our integrated tech stack of low-cost space solutions to market. “This leadership change is a natural progression for the company as it becomes laser focused on customer development and executing its go-to-market strategy,” said Dómhnal Slattery, SpinLaunch Chairman of the Board. “David has an exemplary history at SpinLaunch having spent the last nine years successfully helming various executive leadership roles across the organization. His deep understanding of the firm’s business and technology uniquely qualifies him to lead the team as CEO and oversee the continued execution of the company’s strategy.” https://lnkd.in/gsghziaZ

Want to learn more about how the electrification of launch will play a critical role in unlocking the $1 trillion space economy? Join us today for an insightful fireside chat featuring our CFO & Chief Strategy Officer, Matthew Mejía, at the Semafor World Economy Summit. Matthew will share his perspective on how the key to truly disrupting the space economy lies in making space access and operations far more affordable, frequent, and ultimately, sustainable. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion, LIVE today at 5pmET: https://lnkd.in/g-vDM_JQ

We're thrilled to have hosted the AIAA Los Angeles-Las Vegas University Mini-Conference at our HQ last week! It was truly inspiring to witness students' enthusiasm and passion for the aerospace industry! In addition to keynote speakers, Marty Bradley, Nahum Melamed, Tom Heinsheimer, Kenneth Lui, and #SpinLaunch's own Jan Helbing - the students got a sneak peek into some of our current projects and a live demonstration of our kinetic launch technology!

LA is rapidly becoming the center of the universe for founders building companies in aerospace, defense, and hardware engineering at large. Industry veterans will know that aerospace and defense as we know it today was born in southern California almost 100 years ago, but the innovative, fast, and iterative cultures at companies like SpaceX have catalyzed a new renaissance in hard tech in LA. My partner Nick Kim at Upfront Ventures and I published a list of 50 hard tech companies in southern California that we believe had a stand-out year in 2023 (plus some honorable mentions). Let us know who we missed!

Today, we're pleased to announce several new executive leadership roles to accelerate the commercialization of our low-cost, high-performance space solutions: ✅ Aerospace pioneer and investor Domhnal Slattery has been appointed to Chairman of the Board of Directors. ✅ Long-standing tech investment veteran and executive Greg McAdoo joins the Board of Directors. ✅ Telecom executive Ronan Dunne and global business leader David Scott become new SpinLaunch Advisors. These major executive appointments will provide SpinLaunch with additional expertise in global investments, partnerships, commercialization, and go-to-market strategy: https://lnkd.in/gmQi2HWt

See how we’re working with Neumann Space, an innovator of in-space electric propulsion, to ruggedize their Neumann Drive (ND) – ensuring their propulsion unit is ready and compatible with SpinLaunch’s mass accelerator launch environment. In this behind-the-scenes video, Neumann Space engineers qualify the power system of their unique propulsion technology for SpinLaunch by conducting the necessary analysis, design, and utilizing our 12-meter Lab Accelerator to rapidly develop and test their hardware in SpinLaunch’s centripetal environment. https://lnkd.in/gABQTjZX

Congratulations to our very own Shiv Patel on his selection as a Payload Pioneer, recognizing 30 individuals under 30 for their contributions to the space industry! Shiv has been a pivotal part of our government relations activities, spearheading government affairs strategy development and keeping our state and federal legislators aware of our sustainable, low-cost space solutions. Please join us in congratulating Shiv on this well deserved recognition! https://lnkd.in/gSmsGigi

Always great to have the United States Space Force Galaxy Program team on-site for a facility tour and demonstration of our kinetic launch technology!

Today, we're announcing a strategic partnership with the Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, a leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company - to expand the global market for affordable and sustainable space services. In addition to representing SpinLaunch’s mass accelerator launch services and related hardware products in Japan, Sumitomo has also made an investment in the company. We look forward to collectively expanding our technology capabilities and bringing massive disruption to the space economy. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gq_iNPbs

Did you catch us on CBS Saturday Morning News this week? Check out this fun and insightful segment in which our CEO & Founder Jonathan Yaney share his inspirations for founding #SpinLaunch and how we're revolutionizing access to space with low-cost, sustainable launch. https://lnkd.in/gFS3jqD4