From 1 November 2026, Juraj Dudáš takes over as CEO of Spacemanic, succeeding founder Jakub Kapuš, who remains actively involved as Founder and Chairman of the Board.

Juraj joins Spacemanic from VZLU AEROSPACE, where he led the Space Division. A graduate of FEKT at Brno University of Technology, he brings extensive experience in the space industry and a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead. Having worked together for several years, Juraj and Jakub have built a strong foundation of mutual trust.

Almost a decade ago, Jakub and his team launched their first satellite into orbit. That experience eventually led to the founding of Spacemanic, which has since grown from a small team of space enthusiasts into a company that has launched 11 missions into orbit and helped more than 150 customers make their space ambitions a reality through its subsystems and services.

Now, Spacemanic is entering its next phase of growth. With up to eight missions planned for next year, satellites to be deployed using its own Space Cannon, first steps towards deep space and a new production hall enabling larger, complete satellite missions and in-house subsystem manufacturing, the company is preparing for its next generation of customers and programmes.

Jakub Kapuš, Founder and Chairman of the Board:

“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together. But we’re just getting started.

To achieve our ambitions, Spacemanic needs to evolve, and so does my role. As Founder and Chairman of the Board, I will continue driving our long-term vision, strategy, and strategic partnerships.

I’m excited to welcome Juraj Dudas as our new CEO. We’ve worked together since he took over the Space Division at VZLU AEROSPACE. Over the years, we’ve shared projects, challenges, and difficult decisions. I’ve seen his exceptional skills firsthand, but more importantly, we’ve built strong mutual trust. That’s what gives me the confidence that Juraj will lead Spacemanic in the right direction.

My role is changing, but my ambition for Spacemanic is bigger than ever. The best is yet to come!”

Juraj Dudáš, CEO of Spacemanic:

“I’m joining a company that has already proven what it can do: more than a decade of flight heritage, exceptional engineering and quality that customers rely on. I want to thank Jakub for building Spacemanic into what it is today, and I’m glad we will continue to shape its future together. Now it’s time to grow. Our new production facility gives us the capacity to deliver larger, complete satellite missions and to manufacture satellite subsystems under one roof, ready for the next generation of customers and programmes.”