Kayhan Space welcomes Mark Mueller to spearhead government growth in space traffic management

Kayhan Space welcomes Mark Mueller to spearhead government growth in space traffic management
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024

In response to increasing government demand for advanced space traffic management capabilities, Kayhan Space, a frontrunner in space automation and flight safety software, has appointed Mark Mueller as Vice President of Government Growth. Mueller, a distinguished veteran with over 35 years of experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community, Air Force, and Space Force, will lead Kayhan Space's efforts in delivering comprehensive Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and space control solutions tailored for both classified and unclassified government operations.

Having previously served as Chief of Space Intelligence Data for the Defense Intelligence Agency and senior advisor to key U.S. space commands, Mueller's extensive background in space intelligence and data analytics is expected to significantly bolster Kayhan Space's mission. His expertise in crafting defensive and offensive space capabilities positions him as a key figure in the company's strategic expansion of next-gen automation and computing technologies aimed at enhancing the U.S. and its allies' space operations.

Siamak Hesar, Co-Founder and CEO of Kayhan Space, highlighted the timeliness and strategic importance of Mueller's appointment, underscoring the company's commitment to augmenting national space intelligence capabilities in collaboration with U.S. civil and military agencies. Kayhan Space's mission modeling and simulation solutions have already made strides in providing government missions with crucial real-time threat assessment and mitigation plans.

The firm's recent acquisition of an Office of Space Commerce contract for active data curation under the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) signifies its pivotal role in advancing spaceflight safety through quality data management. Kayhan Space's participation in significant research and development initiatives further underscores its competence in delivering end-to-end solutions that protect National Security space assets.

Mueller expressed his honor in joining Kayhan Space during a pivotal period for U.S. space domain awareness and national security, emphasizing the company's readiness to meet government needs with its proven autonomous capabilities. Additionally, Kayhan Space announced the recruitment of Brandon DeWick as Director of Engineering, tasked with developing software solutions to address the complex challenges of space safety and traffic coordination. DeWick brings a wealth of experience from leading roles at Maxar, Digital Globe, and Mangata Networks, aiming to simplify spaceflight safety operations for commercial and government clients with Kayhan's innovative platforms.