Tim Kopra

Chief Executive Officer, Starlab Space LLC

Tim Kopra is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Starlab Space LLC, a transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus.1 2 Here are some key details about Tim Kopra:

Professional Background

Space Experience: Kopra is a retired NASA astronaut who has served in various leadership and operational roles at NASA as an engineer, astronaut, and International Space Station Commander. He completed two spaceflights, three spacewalks, and logged 244 days in space.2
Military Career: Kopra has been a career military officer, having served in the U.S. Army.3
Executive Roles:
- President of OneWeb Technologies, a U.S. company providing global, secure satellite communications.1 2
- Vice President for Robotics and Space Operations at MDA, a Canadian space company.1 2 4
- Partner and Co-founder of Blue Bear Capital, an energy technology venture capital firm.1 2 4

Current Role at Starlab

As CEO of Starlab Space LLC, Kopra will:

Lead the joint venture in its mission to transform space exploration.1 2
Leverage his extensive expertise in space exploration and experience overseeing the Starlab program at Nanoracks (part of Voyager's Exploration Segment).1 2
Serve on the Starlab Board of Directors.1 2

Skills and Expertise

Kopra is described as a seasoned leader with:

Extensive expertise in space exploration.1 2
Experience in leading cross-functional teams in complex operational and technical environments.4
A background in both military and civilian space operations.3 4

His appointment as CEO of Starlab Space LLC is part of a series of leadership appointments announced by the company, positioning it to drive forward in the commercial space sector.1 2 3