Vantor names new head of U.S. government business. Will Cocos succeeds Susanne Hake as executive vice president and general manager of the Earth intelligence company's government business WASHINGTON - Vantor has named Will Cocos to lead its U.S. government business and oversee the Earth intelligence company's work with U.S. defense, intelligence and civilian agencies. Cocos was appointed executive vice president and general manager of the business, Vantor said. His appointment comes as Susanne Hake, who led Vantor's U.S. government operations since 2023, announced on Aug. 19 that she is leaving the company. The leadership change comes as Vantor, formerly Maxar Intelligence, seeks to expand beyond its traditional business supplying high-resolution satellite imagery to the U.S. government and sell a broader set of software, data and intelligence capabilities. Cocos has served as Vantor's chief transformation officer since 2023, helping shape the company's strategy and, more recently, its international expansion. "My priority is getting the right capabilities into the hands of U.S. warfighters, analysts and other mission users faster," Cocos said in a statement. Cocos is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and a combat veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Before joining Vantor, he held management, commercial and transformation positions in the technology sector and was a partner at Boston Consulting Group. The U.S. government remains a central customer for Vantor, whose satellite imagery business has long supplied the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The Westminster, Colorado-based company operates 10 high-resolution electro-optical imaging satellites, including six newer WorldView Legion spacecraft. The company announced plans to expand its constellation with two high-resolution Vantage satellites and as many as 24 smaller Pulse satellites designed to increase revisit rates." The company operates G-EGD Pro, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's primary commercial geospatial-intelligence platform, which Vantor says serves more than 1.2 million users across more than 250 government organizations. Other government work includes providing 3D terrain data for the U.S. Army's One World Terrain program and automated analysis under NGA's Luno program.

Developing future talent across Vantor: government solutions. Behind every successful mission is a foundation of thoughtful analysis, reliable data, and the tools that help engineers evaluate complex scenarios before decisions are made. This summer, Avi Waghray joined Vantor's Modeling and Simulation team, where he's supporting the development and enhancement of modeling and simulation capabilities used to evaluate mission scenarios, system performance, and architecture trade studies. Through his work, Avi is gaining hands-on experience while contributing to technical solutions that support customers' evolving mission needs. Working with Bill Garrahan, Manager of Aerospace Programs, Avi is helping improve technical development, testing, analysis workflows, and reusable modeling capabilities that strengthen the team's ability to deliver consistent, high-quality analysis. Avi's value to the team goes beyond the work itself. He has been a dependable and thoughtful contributor who approaches technical problems with curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Avi demonstrated strong collaboration skills, responsiveness to feedback, and potential to take on increasingly complex modeling and simulation responsibilities. Avi Waghray. Avi is pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and is expected to graduate in Spring 2027. He was drawn to Vantor because of the company's work in spatial intelligence and the opportunity to experience that environment firsthand. "I was attracted to Vantor by the high level of work conducted in spatial intelligence and wanted to experience it for myself," Avi said. Throughout the summer, Avi has enjoyed challenging himself with new technical problems, expanding his skillset, and collaborating with experienced engineers. "I am excited to challenge myself with new problems, expand my skillset, and meet new people over the summer," he said. Outside of engineering, Avi has been playing the trumpet for nearly 10 years and spent the summer of 2022 marching with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. Supporting better decisions. Modeling and simulation play an important role in helping engineers evaluate mission concepts, analyze system performance, and make informed technical decisions. By contributing to these capabilities, Avi is helping strengthen the tools that support faster, more consistent, and more defensible analysis for customers while gaining valuable experience that will help prepare him for the next stage of his engineering career. His internship reflects Vantor's commitment to developing future talent by providing students with opportunities to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with experienced professionals, and solve real-world engineering challenges. Launch your engineering career. Achieve total clarity from space to ground. See how Vantor can help you take advantage of the most advanced spatial intelligence for unparalleled insight into its dynamic world and to power your autonomous systems across space, air, and ground.

Synspective Europe GmbH opens in Munich. Synspective Inc., a provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new European subsidiary, Synspective Europe GmbH, located in Munich, Germany. Munich is widely recognized as one of Europe's leading hubs for aerospace and satellite innovation. Synspective Europe GmbH will serve as a regional hub, delivering advanced SAR technology solutions for key sectors, including national and civil protection, infrastructure monitoring, disaster response, energy, and resource management. Synspective aims to strengthen its partnerships with Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) stakeholders, provide insights to support decision-making, and deliver solutions tailored to the region. Comments from Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO, Synspective Inc. "We are excited to expand our global footprint and establish a direct physical presence in Europe, a key market for space and technology. We look forward to working closely with our regional partners to leverage our advanced SAR technologies and provide actionable insights that drive resilience and sustainable progress." Comments from Iain MacInnes, Managing Director & CEO, Synspective Europe GmbH "This is an exciting time for Synspective as we establish a strong local foundation in Europe. There is growing demand in the European market for reliable, high-frequency Earth observation data to address critical challenges in infrastructure resilience, energy, and security. By opening Synspective Europe GmbH in Munich, we aim to foster closer collaboration with local businesses, institutions, and governments, ensuring that our SAR solutions are readily available to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the region." Profile of Iain MacInnes Iain MacInnes is the Managing Director & CEO of Synspective Europe GmbH. He has over 25 years of industry experience and holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Glasgow and an MSc in Environmental Remote Sensing from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Prior to joining Synspective, Iain led the EMEA Office, Sales and Customer Experience team at Vantor (formerly Maxar) and held Sales Leadership roles in Enterprise and Public Sector markets over a 15-year period. Iain also led International Sales at PCI Geomatics, a Canadian Remote Sensing software company, and managed the Ground Penetrating Radar department at GeoRed Chile. Iain has overseen growth and product diversification in accounts such as the European Space Agency, NATO, and the European Union Satellite Centre, in addition to civil and defense agencies across the region.