OUR MISSION

Launch on Demand integrates and synchronizes real-time data from the best and most reliable international sources to create safe passage corridors for our customer's launch vehicles and their payloads. We understand the necessity and complexities of space travel and desire to leverage our skill and expertise in order to provide the finest end-to-end launch service available. Our flight-tracking system is the largest in the US sourcing data from more than 60 feeds and our patented On Orbit Collision Avoidance software will provide you with the smoothest launch, passage, and space vehicle recovery possible. We aim to  inspire you to aspire. 

OUR TEAM

Launch On Demand is led by aerospace and technology pioneers who recognize the opportunity to create new value for the space economy. Our staff have extensive experience in U.S. government ranges and are committed to ending the industry’s reliance on 1960’s practices and technologies. In addition to tearing down stovepipes and inefficiencies, they have developed a federated and patent-pending architecture to network and define a safe, effective, and efficient range.
Burton Catledge (CEO):  18 years of launch, acquisition, strategy, finance, and orbital safety experience. Prior to founding Launch On Demand he was the Commander of the US Air Force’s 45th Operations Group, 45th Space Wing, with operations at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and Kennedy Space Center. He has extensive knowledge and operational experience at both the United States Eastern and Western Ranges.
Kevin Hatton (COO):  Prior to joining, he was Commercial Launch Solutions Manager at ARCTOS Technology Solutions from 2019-21. From 2016-19, he was Mission Assurance Manager at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), where he was responsible for managing launch and reentry, including all FAA licensing and permitting activities for Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Dragon, and Starship. Hatton was employed at the Federal Aviation Administration prior to that, where he acquired over 20 years experience in Air Traffic Control, Air Traffic Management, and NextGen research. He was FAA Program Manager for Space Vehicle Operations (SVO) and developed the SVO Concept of Operations. He has authored numerous papers on aerospace topics.
Kevin Lowdermilk (CFO):  brings over 25 years of aerospace, defense and space experience to Launch On Demand. He has served as the Vice President of Finance for a multi-national business unit of Rolls-Royce, the CFO and later the CEO of the Aerospace and Defense Software As A Service company—Exostar, the CEO of defense aftermarket company—ISO Group and the CFO of space launch provider, Vaya Space. He has also held Board positions for a number of companies across a variety of industries. Kevin is a growth-oriented CFO with both M&A and Capital Markets experience. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from Western Kentucky University and his MBA from Ball State University.
Jonathan Davis​ (CTO):  Jonathan brings 15 years of experience leading innovation and information technology (IT) change, cybersecurity, and space support/launch transformation. Before founding Launch On Demand, he led a communications organization supporting government and commercial launches at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Kennedy Space Center where he improved computer, network, and critical mission system operations.
Louverture Jones (CISO):  21-year technology leader serving organizations with expertise in IT, Cybersecurity and Privacy industry; capturing and delivering transformative security services and technical integration guidance. Provided Multinational Technology and Software companies with technical solutions and guidance in complying with Federal Trade Compliance, Privacy, and Security regulations. Past successes include the integration of cyber governance and risk management programs, enterprise security technology investment planning, secure application design, penetration and compliance testing, vulnerability assessments.
Marshall Heard​​ (Senior Advisor):   Marsh enjoyed a 55+ year career in the aerospace industry and was a Boeing Company Vice President.  He has served on numerous cabinet-level panels and commissions, including the Defense Science Board and the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, and has been a frequent witness before the US Congress.
Don Musser (Airspace Coordinator):  31 years of experience as a FAA air traffic controller in both Miami and Jacksonville Centers.  During his time with the FAA, he worked in the Traffic Management Unit, Quality Assurance, Airspace, and Management. His final position for over 12 years was as the Military Operations Specialist at Jacksonville Center where his duties included redesigning special use airspace to meet next generation aircraft, military/special missions, letters of agreement, and spaceport operations.  Don is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in mathematics.
Lisa Catledge (Contracts Manager):  32 years of experience in asset management, event scheduling, inventory cycling and all other work-at-home mom activities.  Lisa plays an integral role in all current LOD activities.
Marie Grondin (GMO):  Marie has spent half of her 20+year career in private practice at big law firms: Duane Morris, Reed  Smith and, most recently, K&L Gates. The other half of her  professional life has been working directly with companies as  Vice-President and Chief Counsel to a publicly-traded real  estate developer as well as a global aerospace company.  She has helped grow businesses via mergers and  acquisitions and solutions-based financing.
Al Rollins (Safety and Security):  30+ year career as a leader and senior executive in the field of law enforcement, excelling in the areas of criminal intelligence, major crimes, data and analysis, and leadership principles. Applying best practices in information sharing and intelligence, Al is highly regarded as a law enforcement/safety/security expert.
Don Musser (Airspace Coordinator):  31 years of experience as a FAA air traffic controller in both Miami and Jacksonville Centers.  During his time with the FAA, he worked in the Traffic Management Unit, Quality Assurance, Airspace, and Management. His final position for over 12 years was as the Military Operations Specialist at Jacksonville Center where his duties included redesigning special use airspace to meet next generation aircraft, military/special missions, letters of agreement, and spaceport operations.  Don is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in mathematics.
John Hearin (Chief Engineer):  25+ years of experience in spaceflight engineering and operations. He started with the Space Shuttle launch team in 1985 and worked with the SLS, Atlas V, and Vulcan programs before joining Launch on Demand. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida and a Ph.D. from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Tiffany Tucker (Executive Assistant):  25+ years of administration, operations and information technology experience. Tiffany is passionate about helping others and has extensive experience with Google, technology and apps, program set-up, communication & scheduling, travel planning, financial, contract management, project management,  as well as being mom to four children—three if you don't count her husband.
Our team is ready to serve. Please contact us to learn more.