Spacehab Inc. said that John Satrom, senior vice president and general manager of its Astrotech Space Operations subsidiary, has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. Jim Royston will take on the role of deputy general manager and until a new general manager is selected, he will be responsible for all strategic and tactical operations for Astrotech Space Operations.

Spacehab also announced the hiring of Don White as vice president of Florida operations at Astrotech’s Titusville, Fla., facility. He will oversee spacecraft processing for civil, military and commercial customers.