About Us
Members
The Alliance includes the most successful and innovative companies in the US smallsat ecosystem, including satellite makers, operators, component suppliers, launch providers, ground and data analytics providers.
Strength in Numbers
A double meaning
The affordability of individual smallsats allows for large, powerful satellite constellations
Large numbers of companies in the SmallSat Alliance amplifies our collective voice in the halls of power
SmallSat Alliance Chairman
Charles Beames
Charles Beames is an aerospace investor, Chairman of the SmallSat Alliance and York Space Systems, and the Executive Chairman of SpiderOak and TrustPoint Inc.
Previously, Mr. Beames served as President at Vulcan Aerospace where he managed asset allocation of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen’s $1B aerospace and technology investment portfolio.
Before holding several executive positions with the DoD, his last one being the Principal Director of Space & Intelligence Systems in the Pentagon, Mr. Beames retired from the Air Force as a Colonel.
SmallSat Alliance Executive Director
Angel Smith
Dr. Angel Smith is a seasoned executive in the space and intelligence sector. She is the Executive Director of the SmallSat Alliance and currently serves as General Manager, Strategic Global Enablement at Microsoft. Before coming to Microsoft, Dr. Smith served on the professional staff of the House Intelligence Committee overseeing the military intelligence portfolio.
Prior to her civilian career, she served in and retired after a distinguished career in the US Marine Corps as a combat C-130 pilot. Dr. Smith’s unique and broad leadership experience from Capitol Hill to the board room are instrumental in leading the SSA into a new era of innovation and growth.
SmallSat Alliance
Communication manager
Benjamin Kron
Benjamin Kron is a Senior Program Analyst at SAIC supporting the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST). Prior to this role, Ben spent four years at York Space Systems undertaking business development and operations. In addition to the SmallSat Alliance, Ben serves on the Washington Space Business Roundtable’s board of directors as the Charitable Auction chair.
The SmallSat Alliance is managed by a small, agile, purpose-built management company called Lynx Strategy Group