05.02.2025
Ulrik Thelin takes over leadership of Beyond Gravity Launchers in Sweden
Beyond Gravity appoints Ulrik Thelin as new Vice President of the Business Unit Launchers in Sweden. He will take over management responsibilities in Linköping in February 2025 and will drive the further development of the business. Beyond Gravity is Sweden's largest industrial space company and just recently opened a new production facility in Linköping. The company is the leading supplier of satellite separation systems, such as dispensers and payload adapter systems, for launch vehicles.
As of February 2025, Ulrik Thelin will take on the role of Vice President Launchers Sweden. In this role, he will lead the Launchers business in Sweden and oversees operational and strategic initiatives at the Linköping site. Beyond Gravity has opened a new production hall in Linköping in Summer 2024, significantly expanding its satellite dispenser production capacity. This strategic move is essential to fulfilling a substantial order from Amazon for satellite dispensers, which are crucial for the Kuiper satellite constellation. The facility is equipped with the latest technology to manufacture satellite dispenser systems in a partially automated series production process. Currently in the start-up phase, it is set to reach full production output in the first half of 2025. In parallel, Beyond Gravity is implementing changes to its business processes and digital infrastructure to establish a unified digital core that will seamlessly connect its global locations. This will enable more streamlined, efficient production processes and optimized resource allocation.
Expansion of production capacity and efficiency
In this context, Ulrik Thelin will oversee operational and strategic initiatives at the new Linköping site, with a focus on increasing production volume for the Amazon Kuiper project to ensure on-time product delivery. He will also direct the expansion of the Payload Adapter Systems portfolio, enhance the business unit's market position, and drive its ongoing business transformation. Paul Horstink, Executive Vice President of the Launchers Business, is looking forward to working with Ulrik Thelin and says, "Beyond Gravity is a market leader in separation and dispenser systems for major space missions. With Ulrik Thelin on board, we are confident that we will further strengthen our market position and customer focus."
Proven Track Record in Strategic Planning
Ulrik Thelin has an extensive background in strategic planning, with a proven track record in various industries, including the automotive sector. He brings a wealth of expertise in operational excellence, strategy, and planning. Most recently, as Senior Director at NORMA Group, he spearheaded the company's operational strategy, implementing lean methodologies and collaborating with regional and functional managers to enhance efficiency and propel innovation across the business. "I am delighted to join Beyond Gravity and contribute to this dynamic and groundbreaking sector, the space industry. I am eager to collaborate with the team to propel initiatives and attain new heights of operational excellence," says Ulrik Thelin.
World leader in Satellite Separation
Beyond Gravity is the leading provider of satellite separation systems for launch vehicles, with a track record of successfully separating over 1,300 payloads in space. Their satellite separation systems ensure secure connections between launch vehicles and their payloads, facilitating precise delivery into orbit. Beyond Gravity's dispenser systems allow for the precise separation of multiple satellites in a predetermined sequence, ensuring the precise orbit is achieved. Beyond Gravity's dispenser systems have been utilized for missions worldwide, including the Galileo, TerraBella, Canadian Radarsat, and OneWeb Internet satellite constellations. These systems are particularly well-suited for large satellite constellations, where a high volume of spacecraft must be placed into orbit in a short period of time.
