Starlab Announces Leadership Team With new CEO and CFO – SpaceWatch.Global

Starlab. Credit: NASA

Ibadan, 13 February 2024. Starlab Space LLC, the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, has announced its leadership team. Retired NASA astronaut and Voyager executive Tim Kopra will become Starlabs Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Mohit Sharma, currently Head of Mergers and Acquisitions Finance at Airbus Defence and Space, joins Starlab as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Tim Kopra will leverage his extensive expertise in space exploration and experience overseeing the Starlab program at Nanoracks (part of Voyagers Exploration Segment) to lead the joint venture as it continues down the development path. Kopra will also serve on the Starlab Board of Directors. Likewise, Sharma will oversee all financial and fundraising aspects of Starlab, expanding and developing the joint ventures financial strategy to foster the companys continued growth.

Speaking on his appointment, Tim Kopra said, The collaboration between Voyager Space and Airbus reflects an unparalleled level of expertise, embodied by this top-notch leadership team. The Company is not only positioned to meet and exceed current space exploration standards but also to revolutionize the commercial space sector as a whole. I have the honor to lead Starlab in our mission to transform space exploration.

Similarly, Mohit Sharma said, As we navigate the financial landscape of this innovative international venture, our focus will be on ensuring fiscal strength and strategic allocation of resources. I have the honor to contribute to the success of this ambitious endeavor, creating value for our stakeholders and establishing a solid foundation for the bright future of space exploration.

In addition to these appointments, Voyager Spaces CTO Marshall Smith, Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Airbus U.S. Space and Defenses SVP and Head of Space Systems Debra Facktor and CFO Mohamed Denden also join Starlab as members of the Board.

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