In this episode, I’m very pleased to welcome Melissa Quinn, who wants to make sure space is an asset we can continue to use, even as it becomes more crowded. Join me for an education in the business of space, strategy development in a high-tech global startup, and the components of resilient leadership.
Melissa is the Managing Director of Slingshot Aerospace UK, where she leads the UK team to empower organizations with space data and insights to make actionable decisions in orbit, keeping it safe, secure, and sustainable. Melissa is driving the global expansion of Slingshot Aerospace to deliver the acceleration of space sustainability.
Previously, as Director of Spaceport Cornwall, Melissa’s purpose-driven leadership was instrumental in the first launch from UK soil in 2023.
Melissa is passionate about the role of space in improving life on Earth. She fosters this through outreach to young people, specifically young girls interested in STEM careers. She is part of TEC girls, Women in Aerospace and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Melissa holds a Master of Science Degree from the London School of Economics. She is a recognizsd thought leader in the space industry and has been a keynote speaker at numerous industry conferences and events. She has been featured in the New York Times, BBC World News, National Geographic and is a TEDX Speaker.
Melissa Quinn