Dr. Melissa Patton Appointed Head of U.S. Engagement for Space-Comm

Space Coast, FL – Patton Consulting Group is proud to announce that its Founder and Principal, Dr. Melissa Patton, has been appointed Head of U.S. Engagement for the internationally recognized Space-Comm, the UK’s leading space industry event dedicated to commercial innovation, defense collaboration, and the future of space.

Under this new partnership, Patton Consulting Group will lead U.S. market expansion and business development for Space-Comm, with a strategic focus on connecting American space, aerospace, and defense companies to the global platform Space-Comm provides.

Dr. Patton brings over two decades of cross-sector leadership across STEM, workforce development, education, and space innovation, and is known for helping companies and ecosystems scale with clarity and impact. With deep ties to both corporate and public-sector stakeholders, she has advised early-stage ventures and legacy institutions alike, ensuring high-value alignment across partnerships, platforms, and funding.

“This is more than a role, it’s a relationship,” said Dr. Patton. “Space-Comm is one of the most important platforms for global space leadership, and I’m honored to help bring its value to U.S. organizations. Through Patton Consulting Group, we’re excited to expand opportunities for American companies to showcase, collaborate, and engage in what’s next across commercial space, innovation, and national security.”

In this role, Patton Consulting Group will manage the full U.S. engagement strategy, including exhibitor recruitment, partnership development, and strategic positioning leading up to Space-Comm’s 2026 conference. The firm will also represent Space-Comm at major U.S. industry events, amplifying cross-Atlantic collaboration and market access for U.S.-based companies looking to enter or expand in European and global space ecosystems.

To learn more about Patton Consulting Group, visit www.pattonconsulting.org. For more about Space-Commhttps://pattonconsulting.org/, visit www.space-comm.co.uk.

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