SGSatellogic, an Earth-observation firm founded in 2010, has appointed Frank Whitworth as its new president. Whitworth previously served as the head of the U.S. Navy's National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), where he oversaw over 16,000 staff and provided critical geospatial data to military operations. His appointment comes as Satellogic expands its defense and intelligence capabilities through a new satellite network called 'Merlin,' which aims to offer daily global mapping. The company, which operates 18 Earth-imaging satellites and sells data to governments and businesses, plans to launch the first Merlin satellite in October 2024. The network is designed to enhance monitoring of oceanic regions, which are less frequently observed by existing satellite systems. Whitworth's background includes involvement in expanding the U.S. military's AI-driven Maven program.
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