Isar Aerospace appoints Björn Dressler as Chief Operating Officer

We are pleased to announce that Björn Dressler, formerly VP Production, was appointed to Chief Operating Officer of Isar Aerospace effective 1 June 2024. Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Josef Fleischmann, who has filled both the COO and CTO role over the past one and a half years, will dedicate his full attention to the technical development of the company and drive Spectrum’s launch readiness ahead of the first test flight and beyond.

With his comprehensive experience and proven capability in leading and scaling up the production and operations for high tech products, Björn will steer Isar Aerospace’s operations and focus on establishing the company’s scalable series production driving maximum reliability, cost efficiency and flexibility.

“Technologies in space decide about the security, prosperity and resilience on earth. Our focus on automation and industrialization will enable us to provide the most cost-effective and flexible launch service around the globe. I am pleased to step-up and will contribute to turning access to space scalable,” says Björn Dressler, COO at Isar Aerospace.

“We are at an important moment in Isar Aerospace’s development: While we put our attention to every detail in the final preparation of Spectrum’s first test flight, we need to ensure our operations are best prepared to scale the production of launch vehicles. I am looking forward to closely collaborate with Björn to ensure Isar Aerospace is best set-up for the future,” says Josef Fleischmann, CTO and Co-Founder of Isar Aerospace.

In his new role, Björn ensures the scale-up of output, high quality and cost efficiency of Isar Aerospace’s operations with an industry leading level of automation and digitalization. Moreover, he will oversee Isar Aerospace’s relocation to the new headquarters near Munich, which will become one of the world's most advanced production sites for orbital launch vehicles.

Daniel Metzler, CEO and Co-Founder of Isar Aerospace, said: “We are happy to have Björn as an experienced leader on board to drive the core backbone of Isar Aerospace: industrializing and scaling the production of orbital launch vehicles."

With a strong foundation in industrial engineering and an MBA, Björn started his career in the Bosch management trainee program for production. He has led several operations with both Bosch and Siemens, showcasing leadership in high-tech and production environments. His passion for high-tech and production drives Björn’s expertise in the industry, making him a asset in advancing Isar Aerospace’s operational excellence. Björn joined the space company in 2022 as VP Production.

Isar Aerospace, based near Munich, develops and builds launch vehicles for transporting small and medium-sized satellites as well as satellite constellations into Earth’s orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and has since grown to more than 400 employees from more than 50 nations with decades of hands-on rocket know-how and experience within other high-tech industries. With more than EUR 400m in total funding, Isar Aerospace is the most capitalized independent New Space company in Europe, providing strong backing for its pioneering approach to scale and industrialize production along vertical integration. Isar Aerospace’s two-stage orbital launch vehicle “Spectrum” is specifically designed for satellite constellation deployment, enabling access to one of the most critical technological platforms: space. More information: www.isaraerospace.com