Slingshot Aerospace provides services in the field of situational awareness technology.
The company’s Co-founder Melanie Stricklan has been named Chief Executive Officer effective immediately as the company gets laser-focused on space. Co-founder and former CEO David Godwin will remain active within the company as Chairman of the Board where he will focus on expanding corporate development activities.
Previously, the company provided situational awareness technologies for both Earth and space. Slingshot Aerospace will expand its space industry-related products and services moving forward.
Stricklan previously served as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer where she developed strong traction within the space industry having secured millions of dollars in customer contracts with the U.S. Space Force, NASA, U.S. Air Force, BAE Systems, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and more. Having proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years, she logged over 1,500 flight hours onboard ground surveillance aircraft, commanded over 200 experimental spacecraft missions, and led the development of advanced space control technologies for the Department of Defense. She holds a Master of Science in Space Operations Management with an emphasis in Space Systems Engineering from Webster University. A decorated veteran, Stricklan is well positioned to grow Slingshot Aerospace’s presence within the space industry with her unique blend of leadership and technical expertise. She was named one of Inc. Magazine’s 2019 Top 100 Female Founders in the United States.
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