Michael Gold,VP for Washington, DC Operations at Space Systems Loral (SSL). Photo: SSL

[Via Satellite 05-09-2016] Michael Gold, formerly director of D.C. operations and business growth at Bigelow Aerospace, has assumed the role of vice president for Washington, DC Operations at Space Systems Loral (SSL). He will expand SSL’s presence in the capital city to support the company’s increasing U.S. government business.

Gold founded Bigelow Aerospace’s Washington office in 2003, and over the course of his tenure there helped lead the company through numerous political and regulatory challenges, as well as two international launch campaigns. At the same time he has served on several advisory committees, working with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), NASA and other government organizations.

SSL is currently working on projects with several U.S. government agencies, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and NASA.

“Expanding our D.C.-area office demonstrates our commitment to further build on the work we are doing with U.S. government agencies,” said John Celli, president of SSL. “Michael Gold brings a wealth of experience with both civil and defense organizations and will strengthen our ability to make a contribution to government programs.”