[SatNews] Energia Logistics Ltd. (“ELUS”) has named Kirk Pysher as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 6, 2010. Energia Logistics Ltd. is a newly formed organization that is responsible for all aspects of satellite integration and launch operations for Sea Launch Zenit-3SL missions.

In this role, Pysher will lead a highly experienced operations and engineering team in support of ELUS’ charter to manage hardware production, provide engineering services and deliver launch services to Sea Launch AG and its customers in the satellite operator community. Pysher comes to Energia Logistics Ltd. with more than 25 years of space experience.

Prior to his current position, Pysher worked for the Boeing Company where his most recent assignment was Vice President and Chief Systems Engineer of the Sea Launch Company, L.L.C. Under his leadership, Pysher addressed and successfully managed the myriad of technical issues that arise during the normal course of a launch service campaign. Prior to his Sea Launch assignment, Pysher played an integral role at The Boeing Company in support of the design, development and operation of the Delta family of launch vehicles.