In separate LinkedIn posts published Wednesday, Pelkofer and Kornspan said they look forward to partnering to further advance space technology.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Pelkofer will be responsible for spacecraft assembly, integration and testing, ground software and simulations, and security, among others.
As COO for operations transformation, Kornspan will oversee unit-level manufacturing, operational improvements, enterprise tools, IT, cybersecurity and manufacturing strategy.
Frank Pelkofer’s Career Highlights
Pelkofer most recently served as vice president of operations at Maxar Space Systems.
Since joining Maxar in 2019, the MIT graduate has held roles of increasing responsibility, including VP of systems engineering and VP of advanced space programs.
The retired U.S. Navy veteran spent nearly two decades at SSL, where he held various leadership roles, including VP of spacecraft systems engineering, executive director of solar array and deployable products, and thermal engineering manager.
Melissa Kornspan’s Career Background
Prior to the COO role, Kornspan was VP of transformation and WorldView Legion program manager at Maxar.
In 2023, the MIT graduate joined Maxar from Boston Consulting Group, where she served as a partner, principal and project leader.
She previously served as a lead venture architect at BCG Digital Ventures and as a chief engineer at MIT’s Space Systems Laboratory.
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