Agile Space Industries appointed Jake Mills as Chief Technology Officer and Mark Pasquale as an independent board member, the company announced July 21. Mills, who spent over two decades in the space industry including leadership roles at Blue Origin and Florida Turbine Technologies, will oversee engineering activities and shape the company's technical direction for in-space propulsion products. Pasquale brings more than 40 years of aerospace experience, including senior roles at Lockheed Martin managing billion-dollar programs. The appointments reflect Agile's expansion across multiple states and rising demand for in-space propulsion solutions.
Mills' background spans turbomachinery development at Blue Origin, where he also trained commercial astronauts and served as CapCom for New Shepard missions. His experience combines both advanced propulsion work and operational involvement in human spaceflight. According to CEO Chris Pearson, Mills' technical expertise and customer focus will help Agile advance its technology portfolio and meet evolving customer needs.
Pasquale's track record managing complex, large-scale aerospace programs at Lockheed Martin positions him to guide Agile's organizational scaling and processes. His appointment signals the company's intent to build more mature, high-performing structures as it grows. Pearson cited Pasquale's ability to lead large programs as particularly valuable during the expansion phase.
Agile specializes in designing, manufacturing, and testing advanced rocket engines for commercial, civil, and national security missions. The company has over a decade of propulsion testing experience and operates across multiple states. These leadership additions underscore Agile's focus on operational excellence and technical innovation in the in-space propulsion market.