In this episode of the SpaceNews Leading Women in Space series, correspondent Debra Werner speaks with Shannon Pallone, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Battle Management Command, Control & Communications, Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force.
According to the Space Force, Ms. Pallone “guides a $4B portfolio of over 13 programs and 31 sub-applications/ projects encompassing a wide-range of mission areas, including command and control, cross mission data, and data transport. She is responsible for approving program strategies, delivering programs to meet warfighter needs, and engaging with the Service Acquisition Executive, Space Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and other Departments and Agencies.”
Through this series SpaceNews is shining a spotlight on some of the extraordinary women at the helm of space programs and organizations. We’re delving into their backgrounds, discussing their accomplishments and highlighting their ongoing work at prime contractors, startups, government agencies, and federally funded research and development centers. We’re speaking with women in key leadership roles.
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