Denver, CO, USA – October 31, 2024 – Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in national security and space solutions, has announced the appointment of Matt Magaña as Executive Vice President, National Security. With a robust background in strategic leadership within the aerospace and defense industries, Magaña will play a pivotal role in enhancing Voyager’s national security initiatives in support of the U.S. government and its allies.
Matt Kuta, President of Voyager, expressed his confidence in Magaña’s expertise: “As a recognized leader in the aerospace and defense industry, Matt will drive key initiatives that shape the future of national security and secure space operations. His expertise in space defense systems and strategic vision make him an invaluable addition to the Voyager team.”
Voyager provides advanced defense solutions, including solid propulsion systems, SIGINT capabilities, and technologies such as the ProtonX-Box™ avionics platform, high-performance image processing computers, and agile radios. Recently, Voyager was selected by Lockheed Martin to provide propulsion for the Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor and has collaborated with Palantir Technologies to explore AI and ML solutions to support national security interests in space.
Matt Magaña shared his enthusiasm for joining Voyager, stating, “I’m joining Voyager at a time when it’s never been more important to defend our interests and secure our assets on the ground, in the sky, and in space. I look forward to strengthening our position in space innovation and resilience.”
Prior to Voyager, Magaña was President and CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies, where he led efforts to deliver spacecraft and components for commercial and government missions, reducing barriers to space access. Previously, as Vice President of Space Systems at Raytheon Technologies, he oversaw a billion-dollar portfolio of advanced defense technologies.
About Voyager Space:
Voyager Space is committed to advancing humanity’s future in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and more than 2,000 successful missions, Voyager provides exploration, technology, and defense solutions to customers worldwide, including national security agencies, commercial companies, and research institutions.
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