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United Launch Alliance has appointed Mark Peller as the company’s president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, succeeding John Elbon, who will retire at the end of the year. The appointment comes as ULA faces a pause in Vulcan launches and financial pressure related to a problem with one of its rocket boosters.
Satellite operators are rushing to reserve launch flights through 2028, despite uncertainty over the schedules of some vehicles, amid capacity constraints and concerns about cuts to rideshare programs. AST SpaceMobile says it has booked enough launches to complete its initial constellation, but the return of New Glenn and the availability of other alternatives remain decisive factors.