Axiom Space Names Jared Stout as Chief of Government Relations and Communications

We are excited to announce that Jared Stout has been appointed as the new Chief Government Relations and Communications Officer at Axiom Space. Jared's extensive experience in both disciplines make him a perfect fit for this role as we continue to lead the way in the commercial space industry. He follows in the footsteps of Mary Lynne Ditmar, the previous Chief, who recently retired from the company after a distinguished career.

Jared joined Axiom Space in 2022 as Vice President and Chief of Staff for Government and External Relations. During his tenure, he has successfully supervised a dynamic team, developed strategic plans, and led engagement efforts to position Axiom Space as a policy and thought leader across the space industry.

Reflecting on his new role, Jared shared, "I am honored to take on this new level of responsibility at Axiom Space. Our vision to advance civilization by expanding human presence in space is more important than ever, and I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team to achieve our goals of driving exploration and fueling a vibrant space economy."

Kam Ghaffarian, CEO, Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Axiom Space, expressed his enthusiasm for Jared's promotion, stating,"We are thrilled to have Jared step into this critical role. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in our success, and I am confident that he will continue to move our mission forward as we enter this exciting new phase of growth and development."

Jared's impressive background includes roles at Meeks, Butera & Israel, PLLC, Venable, LLP, the National Space Council, and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as professional staffer for the U.S.House of Representatives. He holds a Master's degree in Government with a specialization in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Studies from Reichman University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.

As we embark on this new chapter, we are confident that Jared's expertise and leadership will be invaluable in advancing our mission to build era-defining space infrastructure that will benefit every human, everywhere.