Frank Backes

Frank Backes currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Capella Space, a position held since October 2023. In addition, Frank is the President, Founder, and Director of Space ISAC since November 2018, and a Senior Business Consultant and Board of Directors member at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. since August 2014. Previously, Frank held the role of Senior Vice President at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, focusing on business development within Satellite Communication and Federal Satellite Solutions from January 2017 to October 2023. Frank's prior experience includes leadership at Colorado Space Business Roundtable, as CEO of Braxton Science & Technology Group, and as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Financial Officer at 3Si Holdings Inc. Frank started a career at Digital Equipment Corporation, gaining recognition as a technology evangelist. Frank holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from UC San Diego.