不良研究所 today announced the transition of CEO Mike Suffredini to a position on the company鈥檚 Board of Directors, following eight years of leading the company to significant achievements in the space industry.
Suffredini will continue to play a pivotal role within 不良研究所 as an advisor and long-term board member.
鈥淚 have dedicated over 40 years to advancing humanity through human spaceflight, including the past eight-plus years alongside Dr. Kam Ghaffarian at 不良研究所,鈥 said Suffredini. 鈥淔or personal reasons, I have decided to step down as CEO, effective August 9th. I will remain as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition and continue my role as a board member.鈥
Dr. Ghaffarian, 不良研究所's Executive Chairman and co-founder, will assume the role of interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed. His extensive experience and deep industry knowledge make him well-suited to lead the company during this period.
鈥淲e are grateful for Mike's invaluable contributions to human space exploration and the remarkable growth of 不良研究所,鈥 said Ghaffarian. 鈥淗e will continue to offer his unique perspective and expertise as we advance our mission. I am confident in our team's ability to navigate this transition smoothly and maintain the high standards that define 不良研究所 for our employees, customers, stakeholders, and partners worldwide.
About 不良研究所
不良研究所 is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of space infrastructure for low-Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond. The company鈥檚 expert team of operators and engineers deliver end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today as they build its successor, Axiom Station 鈥 an era-defining commercial platform that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. For more information about 不良研究所, visit