Fritz Merkle
Director/Board Member at U.S. Space Foundation
Network origin in Fritz Merkle first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
U.S. Space Foundation
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| Foundation/Endowment | Other Consumer Services | 34 |
OHB System AG
 OHB System AG Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications OHB System AG develops and operates small satellites for communications, observation of the earth and research. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Bremen, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Telecommunications | 11 |
Carl Zeiss AG
 Carl Zeiss AG Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Carl Zeiss AG engages in the development and manufacture of scientific optics technologies and solutions services. Its products and solutions inlcude medical, microscopy, optemetry, industrial metrology spectroscopy, semicondictor technology, camera and film lenses, and simulation solutions planetariums. The company was founded by Carl Zeiss in 1846 and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Electronic Components | 6 |
Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
 Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH engages in the design, prototyping, batch production, and testing of optical systems, single components, and auxiliary materials. It also provides services such as calibration, sampling of injection-molded and machined parts, hardness testing, heat treatment of materials, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and environmental simulation. The company is headquartered in Jena, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Specialties | 4 |
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| Public Company | Electronic Production Equipment | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Fritz Merkle via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
United Launch Alliance LLC
 United Launch Alliance LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology United Launch Alliance LLC provides spacecraft launch services. Its launch vehicles include Vulcan Rocket, Atlas V and Delta IV. The company was founded in December 2006 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman Chief Operating Officer | |
The Aerospace Corp.
 The Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The Aerospace Corp. provides information on launch vehicles, satellite systems, ground control systems, and space technology. It operates a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. The firm also provides independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national-security space programs. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| United States Air Force Academy | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Draper Laboratory
 Draper Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Draper Laboratory specializes in the design, development, and deployment of advanced technological solutions. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.
 Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. manufactures and develops space exploration, satellite and defense systems. It also develops remote sensing, communications satellite and missile defense systems for national security and military, civil government and commercial customers. Its products also include human space flight, navigation, laser radar and meteorological systems and instruments. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Littleton, CO. | Aerospace & Defense | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Colorado | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| RAYTHEON | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
AFCEA International
 AFCEA International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
OHB Italia SpA
 OHB Italia SpA Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology OHB Italia SpA develops, designs and supplies space systems, instruments and equipment. The company is headquartered in Milan, Italy. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Aerospace Industries Association
 Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG | Major Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Intelligence & National Security Alliance
 Intelligence & National Security Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Intelligence & National Security Alliance provides security services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| United States National Reconnaissance Office | Sovereign | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Lehigh University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
 The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. engages in the design, development, and deployment of technological solutions. It focuses on the areas of commercial, space, national security, strategic systems, and global challenges. It provides engineering services to government, commercial companies, and educational institutions. The company was founded by Charles Stark Draper in 1934 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Universität Stuttgart | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| JENOPTIK AG | Electronic Components | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Aesculap AG
 Aesculap AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Aesculap AG engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of precision, medical, as well as medical technology instruments. It also offers medical apparatus, prostheses, implants, suture materials, laboratory and hospital supplies, as well as equipment for the manufacture of medical and medical technology devices. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany. | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| US Department of Defense (District of Columbia) | Sovereign | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Colorado State University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
The Air Force Association
 The Air Force Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Air Force Association (AFA) is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association based in Arlington, VA. The AFA's mission is to promote dominant air and space forces as the foundation of a strong national defense, honor and support airmen, guardians, and their families, and remember and respect the enduring heritage. The AFA achieves this mission through three strategic pillars: educating the public on the critical need for unrivaled aerospace power, promoting aerospace and STEM education, and advocating for military preparedness. The AFA also supports both the air and space forces and offers exclusive training and professional development opportunities, critical updates on key issues facing the air and space forces, discounts to AFA conferences, and a personal connection to the local AFA chapter. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Technische Universität München | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Allied Fund Administrators LLC
 Allied Fund Administrators LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of United Benefits & Pension Services, Inc., Allied Fund Administrators LLC provides employee benefit plan administration services. The company is based in San Rafael, CA. Allied Fund Administrators was acquired by Associated Third Party Administrators, Inc. on November 10, 2014. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
 Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH manufactures & supplies measuring equipment. The product range extends from the technology leader in portal and horizontal arm measuring instruments, and instruments for measuring the shape, contour and surfaces. Among the instruments, Carl Zeiss is setting new standards for use in production environments. With the expansion of service packages to full-service supplier of Industrial Metrology Division of the change comes from the equipment manufacturers to system providers. The division operates in the market so that the growing demands for services, thus securing the necessary growth. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Navy League of the United States
 Navy League of the United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US - flag Merchant Marine. It provides local and national programs to educate the public and congress on the importance of sea services. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Defense Industrial Association
 National Defense Industrial Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Security Affairs Support Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
Mission Control Acquisition Corp.
 Mission Control Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Mission Control Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 2, 2023 and is headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Sensors
 Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Sensors Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Sensors provides information systems design and management services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Aerospace & Defense | President President | |
| United States Naval Academy | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Association of the United States Army | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| United States Defense Science Board | Sovereign | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| U.S. House of Representatives | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TETRA TECH, INC. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DIGITALGLOBE, INC. | Specialty Telecommunications | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Maxar Technologies ULC
 Maxar Technologies ULC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Maxar Technologies ULC engages in the provision of operational solutions to commercial and government organizations. Its products include SecureWatch, Crow’s Nest, WeatherDesk, SeaStar Information Service, GeoHIVE, analytic reports, spatial on demand, global enhanced GEOINT delivery, and eeospatial services. The firm serves the consumer mapping, environmental, mining, mobility & logistics, satellite communications, telecommunications, U.S. defense, U.S. intelligence, international civil Government, and international defense & intelligence sectors. The company was founded by John S. MacDonald and Werner Dettwiler on February 3, 1969 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO. | Telecommunications Equipment | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| National Aeronautics & Space Administration | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 41 |
| Germany | 9 |
| Italy | 2 |
Sectoral
| Electronic Technology | 16 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Government | 6 |
| Health Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 236 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 175 |
| Chairman | 68 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 44 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 40 |
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| Michael Kaschke | 33 |
| Lynn Dugle | 32 |
| Jürgen Schaubel | 32 |
| Olaf Berlien | 23 |
| Robert K. Henry | 22 |
| Karl-Gerhard Eick | 21 |
| Thomas Zelibor | 20 |
| Joanne Maguire | 20 |
| James Ellis | 18 |
| Richard Ambrose | 18 |
| Barbara Barrett | 18 |
| Martin Clark Faga | 18 |
| Stefan Traeger | 17 |
| Richard H. Truly | 17 |
| Sheldon J. Fox | 17 |
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