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Ex-Spy Chief Leads Satellogic's Defense Push
8 Sep
Summary
- Retired U.S. Navy vice admiral to lead Satellogic's defense sector.
- Satellogic plans daily global mapping with 'Merlin' satellite constellation.
- First Merlin satellite launch scheduled for October.
Earth-observation firm Satellogic has appointed retired U.S. Navy vice admiral Frank Whitworth as its new president. Whitworth previously headed the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), a critical role in U.S. defense and intelligence.
Whitworth's leadership at Satellogic will involve overseeing internal operations and strategy, particularly for the company's defense and intelligence product suite. This move aligns with Satellogic's goal to bolster its defense business.
Founded by Argentinian engineers in 2010, Satellogic operates 18 satellites and provides Earth-imaging data. The company is developing a new "Merlin" constellation, with the first satellite slated for an October launch.
The "Merlin" network aims to offer daily global observations, with a focus on imaging oceans and fusing data with ship identification systems. Clients in military, intelligence, and logistics sectors are primary targets for this enhanced data capability.
