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Who We Are & What We Do

Who We Are & What We Do

About NewSpace New Mexico

NewSpace New Mexico is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that is accelerating the pace of space innovation by uniting and igniting the industry. Through Unite & Ignite Space, a first-of-its-kind co-innovation hub, stakeholders gain access to workspaces, equipment, programming, rapid prototyping and demonstration, and resources needed for innovation and rapid progress. Services include access to space ecosystem knowledge, public events, and networking; navigation services that provide tailored guidance and direct assistance to fast-track business growth; and collaborative innovation services that ignite product and solution development.

Founding partners include the State of New Mexico, Virgin Galactic, the Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. Space Force Space Rapid Capabilities Office, among others.

Our Mission

Foster an entrepreneurial, business-focused commercial space ecosystem in New Mexico by making connections, advocating for stakeholders, and preparing for the future.

Our Vision

Growing the space industry from New Mexico for the nation.

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Our Team

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NewSpace New Mexico Board of Directors

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NewSpace New Mexico Industry Forum

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NewSpace New Mexico Advisory Board

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Founding Partners

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Ignitor Expert Network

Our Team

NewSpace New Mexico Team

Casey Anglada DeRaad

NewSpace New Mexico, Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Casey is an energetic builder of partnerships and growth strategies to help all stakeholders succeed. She has over 30 years of leadership experience in space technology, business development, investment leveraging, technology engagement/transfer, strategic planning, workforce development, and portfolio investment. Casey is a 10th generation New Mexican who has promoted opportunities for New Mexico students and industries for her entire career.

Arial DeHerrera

NewSpace New Mexico, Director of Engagement

Scott Maethner

NewSpace New Mexico, VP Operations & Integration

Scott is a results-oriented leader who helps people and organizations reach their full potential. He has over 28 years of leadership experience in the areas of science & technology, space research & operations, program management, strategy & policy development, strategic planning, studies & analysis, corporate communications, sales, marketing and talent acquisition.Scott has been an Albuquerque resident for over 12 years and advocates for New Mexico’s economic development and growth.

Andrew MacKenzie

NewSpace New Mexico, Co-Innovation Program Manager

Carter Breckenridge

NewSpace New Mexico, Innovation Program Manager

Carter has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and his professional life has been spent working in an industrial robotics startup in Massachusetts, and as a Space Logistics and Robotics Research Engineer at Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate. At AFRL, Carter forged business and professional relationships with major stakeholders inside and out of the government, as well as providing small companies with technical advice, and will continue to do this at NewSpace New Mexico.

NewSpace New Mexico Consultants

Erika Hecht

Marketing Strategy & Communications

Carol Welch

CRC, Space Stakeholder Engagement

NewSpace New Mexico
Board of Directors

Joe Sciabica

Chair

CTO and VP/GM for Technology Solutions, ARCTOS

Jill Halverson

Former Field Representative, US Senator Bingaman

Donna Siergiej

Secretary

Director, Medical Physics, UNM Cancer Center

Gary King

Former NM Attorney General

Barbara Brazil

Former Deputy Secretary, NM Economic Development Department

Hank Andrews

NewSpace New Mexico
Industry Forum

The NewSpace New Mexico Industry Forum is led and attended by representatives from New Mexico space companies with the goal of supporting the needs of the NM space industry.