Terran Orbital designs, builds, and operates small satellites for communications, Earth observation, and scientific research. Its products are small, purpose-built satellites that host specific payloads, deployed into orbit to collect data, enable communications, or support science missions, with ground operations and data services coordinating the end-to-end workflow. The company differentiates itself through its end-to-end capabilities in the small-satellite space—covering design, manufacturing, and real-time operations for both commercial and government customers—along with strategic partnerships and, since late 2024, integration with Lockheed Martin to scale resources and access broader aerospace capabilities. Its goal is to advance small-satellite technology and maintain leadership in the sector by delivering reliable, scalable orbital solutions and expanding opportunities across defense, commercial, and scientific markets.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$842.6M
Headquarters
Boca Raton, Florida
Founded
2013
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Terran Orbital names Jamin Brown Chief Operating Officer. IRVINE, Calif. - Sept. 29, 2026 - Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company and a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the appointment of Jamin Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Brown will lead Terran Orbital's operational execution, focusing on increasing production capacity, strengthening operational performance, and enabling the company to deliver at greater speed, scale, and cost efficiency. Based at Terran Orbital's headquarters in Irvine, California, Brown will work closely with Peter Krauss, President and Chief Executive Officer, as the company prepares to meet growing customer demand. "Terran Orbital is entering an important phase in our evolution, and our ability to scale while maintaining the agility, innovation, and mission focus that define us will be critical to our success," said Krauss. "Jamin brings extensive experience leading complex technical organizations and executing some of the most demanding aerospace and defense programs. His operational leadership will help us strengthen execution, increase production, and ensure we are positioned to deliver for our customers as their needs continue to grow." Brown joins Terran Orbital from Lockheed Martin Space, where he most recently served as Vice President of Missile Defense Programs and Huntsville Site General Manager. In that role, he led a diverse portfolio delivering integrated missile defense solutions for U.S. government and international military customers, including efforts involving Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Targets and Countermeasures Programs, directed energy, hypersonic defense, and space surveillance. Brown has more than two decades of experience at Lockheed Martin, beginning his career as an Electronics Engineer before progressing through positions of increasing responsibility across engineering, program management, and operations. His background includes P&L leadership roles, leadership in systems engineering, avionics development, and major program execution. He previously served as Deputy Vice President of the Hypersonic Strike Weapon Systems mission segment, where he helped lead rapid prototyping and fielding efforts for the Conventional Prompt Strike and Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon programs. Brown also served as Fleet Ballistic Missile Reshaping Site Director in Colorado, leading the transition of personnel and program operations from Sunnyvale, California, to Denver. "I'm excited to join Terran Orbital at such an important time for the company and our customers," said Brown. "Terran Orbital has built a reputation for innovation, agility, and mission-focused execution. I look forward to working alongside Peter and the entire Terran Orbital team to build on that foundation, strengthen our operations and scale our capabilities to meet the growing needs of our customers." Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering, a Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering, and an MBA from San Jose State University. He is also a graduate of Stanford University's Certified Program Manager program. About Terran Orbital Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite solutions, providing end-to-end mission services for commercial, civil, and government customers. Terran Orbital specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating advanced small satellites that support Earth observation, national security, and deep-space exploration missions. Terran Orbital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin.
Terran Orbital promotes Margherita Cardi to Vice President of European Operations & Head of Strategic Programs. IRVINE, Calif. and TORINO, Italy - Sept. 17, 2026 - Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company and a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the promotion of Margherita Cardi to Vice President of European Operations & Head of Strategic Programs. In her expanded role, Cardi will serve as the senior-most operational leader for Terran Orbital's European organization, overseeing all local functions and departments in Italy and reporting directly to Peter Krauss, President and CEO of Terran Orbital and Managing Director of Tyvak International. "Margherita has been an important part of Tyvak International almost from the beginning, and she has grown as a leader alongside the organization," said Krauss. "She understands our customers, our programs and, most importantly, our people. She has proven that she can lead complex missions, build strong relationships with our institutional partners and bring teams together to execute. I am confident she is the right person to lead our European team through this next chapter." Cardi joined Tyvak International in 2016 as the company's third employee and has held positions of increasing responsibility across systems engineering, program management, business development and executive leadership. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Programs and Business Development, leading Program Management, Business Development and Systems Engineering. Throughout her tenure, Cardi has played a central role in managing and executing Tyvak International's programs, particularly those supporting European institutional customers. She has led complex, multi-stakeholder space initiatives and helped secure major contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and commercial customers. Among the programs Cardi has led is Milani, the CubeSat developed for ESA's Hera planetary defense mission. As Milani Program Manager, Cardi led the spacecraft's development and delivery for the pioneering deep-space mission to study the Didymos binary asteroid system. Hera is scheduled to arrive at Didymos in late 2026, with Milani expected to be released in early 2027 to support the mission's detailed investigation of the asteroid system. "Being part of Tyvak International since its early days and seeing what this team has built over the past 10 years has been an incredible experience," said Cardi. "We have grown from a small team with an ambitious vision into an organization trusted to execute highly complex missions for some of Europe's most important customers. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and excited to take on this responsibility as we continue growing our capabilities, strengthening our customer relationships and delivering the missions ahead." Cardi brings extensive experience in program execution, customer relations, organizational leadership and team development. She has also represented Tyvak International at industry events, keynote presentations, media engagements and a TEDx Talk. Prior to joining Tyvak International, Cardi worked at Vitrociset S.p.A. in program management and systems engineering roles supporting the Vega launch program, including launch campaigns at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. She holds a master's degree in Space Engineering and a second-level master's in Space Systems and Services from Sapienza University of Rome. In her new role, Cardi will oversee Tyvak International's operations in Italy and help drive the execution of European programs while strengthening relationships with institutional, government and commercial customers. Krauss will remain Managing Director and legal corporate representative of Tyvak International. About Terran Orbital Terran Orbital specializes in satellite solutions for the aerospace and defense industries, providing end-to-end capabilities spanning spacecraft design, production, integration, testing and mission operations. Through Tyvak International, Terran Orbital maintains a strong presence in the European space market, supporting institutional, government and commercial missions from Torino, Italy.
Terran Orbital promotes Margherita Cardi to Vice President of European Operations & Head of Strategic Programs. Longtime Tyvak International executive to lead European operations and strategic programs, building on a decade of leadership across complex institutional and deep-space missions IRVINE, Calif. and TORINO, Italy - Sept. 17, 2026 - Terran Orbital, a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the promotion of Margherita Cardi to Vice President of European Operations & Head of Strategic Programs. In her expanded executive role, Cardi will serve as the senior-most operational leader for Terran Orbital's European organization, overseeing all local functions and departments in Italy and reporting directly to Peter Krauss, President and CEO of Terran Orbital and Managing Director of Tyvak International. "Margherita has been an important part of Tyvak International almost from the beginning, and she has grown as a leader alongside the organization," said Peter Krauss, President and CEO of Terran Orbital. "She understands our customers, our programs and, most importantly, our people. She has proven that she can lead complex missions, build strong relationships with our institutional partners and bring teams together to execute. I am confident she is the right person to lead our European team through this next chapter." Cardi joined Tyvak International in 2016 as the company's third employee and has held positions of increasing responsibility across systems engineering, program management, business development, and executive leadership. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Programs and Business Development, leading a multidisciplinary organization encompassing Program Management, Business Development, and Systems Engineering. Throughout her tenure, Cardi has played a central role in managing and executing Tyvak International's programs, particularly those supporting European institutional customers. She has led complex, multi-stakeholder space initiatives and helped secure major institutional contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), as well as commercial customers. Among the programs Cardi has led is Milani, the CubeSat developed for ESA's Hera planetary defense mission. As Milani Program Manager, Cardi led the spacecraft's development and delivery for the pioneering deep-space mission to study the Didymos binary asteroid system. Hera is scheduled to arrive at Didymos in late 2026, with Milani expected to be released in early 2027 to support the mission's detailed investigation of the asteroid system. "Being part of Tyvak International since its early days and seeing what this team has built over the past 10 years has been an incredible experience," said Margherita Cardi, Vice President of European Operations & Head of Strategic Programs. "We have grown from a small team with an ambitious vision into an organization trusted to execute highly complex missions for some of Europe's most important customers. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and excited to take on this responsibility as we continue growing our capabilities, strengthening our customer relationships and delivering the missions ahead." Cardi brings extensive experience in program execution, customer relations, organizational leadership, and team development. She has also represented Tyvak International at industry events, keynote presentations, media engagements, and a TEDx Talk. Prior to joining Tyvak International, Cardi worked at Vitrociset S.p.A. in program management and systems engineering roles supporting the Vega launch program, including launch campaigns at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. She holds a master's degree in Space Engineering and a second-level master's in Space Systems and Services, both from Sapienza University of Rome. In her new role, Cardi will oversee Tyvak International's operations in Italy and help drive the execution of the company's European programs while strengthening relationships with institutional, government and commercial customers across the region. Krauss will remain Managing Director and legal corporate representative of Tyvak International. About Terran Orbital Terran Orbital specializes in satellite solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. The company provides end-to-end satellite capabilities spanning spacecraft design, production, integration, testing and mission operations. Through Tyvak International, Terran Orbital also maintains a strong presence in the European space market, supporting institutional, government and commercial missions from its operations in Torino, Italy.
Terran Orbital Promotes Carl William Couch II to Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Terran Orbital promotes Carl William Couch II to vp-strategy and Business Development. Irvine, Calif., September 3, 2026 Irvine, Calif., September 3, 2026-Satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company, announced today the promotion of Carl William Couch II to Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Couch, who previously served as Senior Director of Business Development at Terran Orbital, will lead the company's strategy and business development organization, helping align its advanced space capabilities with national security, civil, commercial and international market priorities. Since joining Terran Orbital, Couch has played a key role in advancing the company's business development efforts and strengthening relationships across the government and commercial space sectors. His promotion expands his responsibilities to include broader corporate strategy, market development and long-term growth initiatives. "Carl has already made a significant impact at Terran Orbital, and this promotion reflects both the value he brings to our organization and the confidence we have in his leadership," said Peter Krauss, chief executive officer of Terran Orbital. "His unique combination of operational experience, technical understanding and customer insight will help us sharpen our strategy, identify new opportunities and position Terran Orbital for continued growth," he added. Couch brings more than two decades of experience spanning defense, aerospace, intelligence operations, technology and strategic growth. His career includes leadership positions across the U.S. Department of Defense and private industry, with extensive experience translating emerging technologies into operational capabilities that address complex mission requirements. Prior to joining Terran Orbital, Couch held several leadership roles within the Department of the Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office FSU, including director of operations and intelligence, senior intelligence officer and chief of intelligence capabilities. In these roles, he helped advance mission-critical initiatives and integrate advanced systems into operational frameworks. Couch began his career in the U.S. Army, serving in operational and planning assignments that included the 25th Infantry Division and 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He later served at U.S. Special Operations Command as chief enterprise architect and senior technical adviser, helping shape digital transformation and technology initiatives across the command. His private-sector experience includes serving as director of engineering at Klas Government, where he led the development of secure communications and data solutions for defense applications.