An Experienced team with National Security / Space / MIL backgrounds.

Our collective backgrounds are from SATCOM / MILSATCOM / ISR / SIGINT / NATSEC / SPACE / LAUNCH for Government, Military & Commercial.

Why we’re qualified

We’ve been an active part of many notable programs globally for decades. We are Subject Matter Experts in our respective disciplines.

How did we all get here.

We believe space-based commercial organizations will be a driving force for the economics of Earth.

The core 21SW team came together to offer our combined skills to assist in the growth of the Space-Econosphere.

Our Team

ROBERT SPICER

ROBERT SPICER – CEO/FOUNDER

Rob started his career with NASA, where he led Space Shuttle astronaut training and flight operations, and pre-launch and on-orbit operations. He supported a broad range of NASA programs in various roles, providing technical support to a range of launch and space vehicle initiatives – including payload integration & safety, and launch & mission preparations. Spicer’s knowledge and passion for space is reflected across the growing teams he leads, that today provide hands-on mission support, launch and integration, security, and software development expertise and solutions to the United States’ top Intel, government and defense organizations as well as some of the most innovative space companies in the world. “The ability to consistently bring peace of mind to our customers and partners in this disruptive space business is truly a differentiator we never take for granted.”

MIKE MORRIS

MIKE MORRIS – CTO

Mike is a dedicated executive with broad experience in company vision, business development, finance, security, and technology. A visionary leader able to strategize operational objectives to maximize growth and profitability. His diverse engineering background and technical skills afford a broad view of product inception to delivery. His professional experience in the space industry include a number of major programs, such as: Mars Climate Orbiter, Mars Polar Lander, Stardust, Genesis, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, GOES-R, Maven, & Grail.

AUGIE PONTURIERO

AUGIE PONTURIERO – COO

Augie, (USN Ret) has over 25-years in the space-focused communications and operations as a Service Manager, Program Manager, Operations Director, and Business Development/Strategic Planning executive for both DOD and Commercial organizations. His knowledge and understanding of companies and services in the space-focused marketplace, coupled with his ability to work with customers to define solutions for a diverse range of technical and operational requirements, provides our team with a keen understanding of developing and implementing solutions to ensure our customers have a safe, secure, reliable platform that enables them to achieve their business goals.

CHRIS ALFENITO

CHRIS ALFENITO – VP SALES & MARKETING

Chris, is a business development professional with decades of experience in the Satellite and Space industries encompassing: engineering, revenue generation and growth, marketing, product development, program management, manufacturing, customer service, team development, and management functions. He has worked globally with private, public, military, government, and intel communities in the Space, SATCOM and Broadcast industries. His objective is to create, articulate and implement a vision for the future, based on the ability to anticipate and to manage growth, and to effectively resolve complex organizational situations to achieve mutually aligned goals.