AstroVision - Team Members

AstroVision is made up of the most inventive and experienced professionals in the global space business. Collectively, our management team has over 150 years of international business experience, with individual expertise in technical, legal, financial, government relations, risk management, and marketing disciplines.

Charles R. Wasaff, Chariman and President
Dr. Wasaff has over 25 years of leadership in aerospace, communications, defense and information technology industries with experience ranging from leading large technical groups on through leading business development and strategic growth initiatives. He previously held the postion of Vice President for Space Programs at Space Systems/Loral and is a former member of the National Scence Foundation's Engineering Advisory Board. He is also currently a member of SpaceVest's advisory board. Dr. Wasaff received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Malcolm LeCompte, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Dr. LeCompte received his Ph.D. in Astrophysical, Planetary and Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Colorado in 1984 and did post-doctoral research at Harvard College Observatory. As a systems scientist for Aerodyne Research, Inc., he managed and did research and development work for Department of Defense sponsored programs related to a variety of electro-optical, remote sensing technologies. Dr. LeCompte is the founder of AstroVision.

Frank Williams, Vice President, Engineering & Chief Engineer
Mr. Williams was most recently the Vice President and Director of Engineering for INTRASPACE Corporation, a builder of small to medium satellites for the US Government and commercial customers. Previously, he has been the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of IOSTAR Corporation, an innovative system for in-space transportation. Prior to these positions, Mr. Williams was responsible for redefining the radiation and nuclear hardness testing systems and conducting tests and analyses for the US ICBM fleet, allowing for an accurate assessment of the survivability and reliability of these systems.

For additional Information about our Team Members click here: Astrovision Bios

Flying the Not-so-friendly Skies
You’re an air traffic controller at one of the nation’s busiest airports, and you begin your watch by examining the AstroVision information on your monitor. You carefully scan the live video stream of the area surrounding the airport, which displays an incoming storm. Will you have to delay the series of flights lined up for take off?