LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (September 4, 2025) – Arkisys™, a provider of on-orbit services on long-duration platforms for post launch applications, today announced the appointment of Charity Weeden, former NASA associate administrator for Technology, Policy, and Strategy, to its Board of Directors. Weeden brings deep expertise in both policy and business elements of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), having led initiatives that have supported growth of the orbital services market. Her appointment comes as Arkisys prepares for major expansion announcements and positions the company to accelerate its transition from proven technology developer to commercial market leader.
“The addition of Charity’s governance and strategic expertise to the board marks an inflection point for the company ,” said David Barnhart, CEO of Arkisys. “Her experience in building the policy and business foundations that enable today’s orbital services market makes her uniquely qualified to guide our next phase of growth.”
Weeden served as NASA’s associate administrator for the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy from 2023 to 2025, where she provided strategic guidance on technology investments that shape space operations. Previously, as vice president of global space policy and government relations at Astroscale U.S., she built global policy foundations that supported the establishment of an in-orbit services market sector. Her career also includes senior policy roles at the Satellite Industry Association and 23 years of operational experience in the Royal Canadian Air Force, including space surveillance and mission-critical systems.
“Arkisys has built the technical foundation that the orbital services market needs to mature,” said Weeden. “With proven capabilities and growing customer demand, they’re positioned to help space companies move from traditional timelines measured in years to business-speed innovation cycles measured in months. As the company prepares for significant growth, I’m excited to help them capitalize on the commercial opportunities ahead.”
The timing of Weeden’s appointment reflects Arkisys’s strategic positioning as government and commercial customers increasingly require platforms that can extend satellite lifespans, enable rapid technology validation, and support on-orbit manufacturing—capabilities that Arkisys’s Port infrastructure directly addresses.