Melissa Quinn, who ran the company behind Britain’s first spaceport for a decade, is to become general manager of US-based Seradata, Sky News understands.
, the Virgin Orbit launch in January which ended calamitously because of a dislodged fuel filter.
It was seen as a blow to Britain's space industry, although data to be released this week is expected to show that it delivered a multibillion pound boost to the UK economy last year. Virgin Orbit has since filed for bankruptcy and seen a number of its assets sold for token sums in the context of its erstwhile $3bn valuation.
"Heading into the launch which I hoped would go really well, but either way, it was the pinnacle for me," Ms Quinn told an industry publication last month."I would have achieved everything I had set out to do as the head, and I really wanted to look at what was next and to hand over to someone else to take the project in into that next chapter."AdvertisementIt was acquired by Slingshot, which has offices in Texas, California and Colorado, last year.
"Melissa's pioneering work in establishing the UK's first spaceport, coupled with her passion for space, purpose-driven leadership, aerospace expertise, and strong business acumen, make her an invaluable addition to our team," Melanie Stricklan, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace, said in a statement."I'm excited about the dynamism she will bring to expanding Seradata's capabilities and broadening Slingshot's global reach.
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