OroraTech, a Munich-based startup working to monitor thermal data from space extended its Series A funding round with 15 million euros ($15.8 million) from private investors and public sector funding.  Belgian climate impact fund Edaphon led the round with existing investors Findus Venture, Ananda Impact Ventures, Wachstumsfonds Bayern 2, ConActivity, APEX Ventures, SpaceTec Capital, as…

Pradman Kaul is retiring from his role as president of Hughes Network Systems at the end of the year, after nearly 50 years with the company. Kaul is a longtime leader in the satellite industry, and joined Hughes in 1973 and became president of the company in 2000.  Paul Gaske will succeed Kaul in January…

This article is part of a new series, in which Via Satellite interviews people in the industry at different points of their careers, with a focus on career decisions-making, and what they are looking for in terms of developing a career in the satellite and space industry. Abdul Halim Abd Aziz, assistant manager for Satellite and Launch…

Eutelsat has made another significant change to its management team appointing Christophe Caudrelier as its new chief financial officer. Eutelsat announced the appointment late last week. Caudrelier succeeds Sandrine Téran who decided to step down from the role. Caudrelier joins Eutelsat from Tikehau Ace Capital Partners where he served as operating partner - finance. Tikehau…