Audacy Expands Singapore Operations

 

This week Audacy expanded its presence in Singapore with two new hires; team goals include creation of a space mission operations center, hardware & software development, and business development for the Asia Pacific region. Having opened an office iin 2017 with initially just two employees, Audacy added two more employees in technical leadership roles this month and expects to add up to 20 more by the end of the year. The help of local government has been a highly appreciated enabler in advancing Audacy’s plans from vision into reality.
 

“OSTIn is supportive of Audacy’s choice to grow its operations in Singapore to support the emerging satellite industry in the region and globally. We look forward to partnering with Audacy as they continue to execute on their growth plans in Singapore,” said Mr Tan Kong Hwee, Executive Director, Transport Engineering of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

 

Audacy’s space communications relay satellite system is scheduled to start commercial services in 2020, with initially two ground facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Singapore.
 

“In our trade studies, we evaluated many locations,” said Audacy CEO Ralph Ewig. “In addition to technical factors, there were also many business and operational considerations we had to account for. In the final analysis, Singapore’s advantageous location, rock-solid infrastructure, and business friendly climate were tough to beat. We are very pleased to make this fantastic city our second home, and look forward to building a world-class space communications hub together.”