Damian DiPippa
CEO & Board of Directors Member, Auria Space
Damian DiPippa has led and grown large space and intelligence portfolios (organically and inorganically) for companies such as Northrop Grumman, ManTech, Perspecta and Peraton. He shifted his focus toward establishing new emerging space solutions innovators, previously as the founding CEO of Arcfield and now again with Auria Space, a leading solutions and software provider for space operations; surveillance, tracking and analysis; and test & training supporting military, commercial, scientific, and international markets.
“Damian is uniquely qualified to lead Auria through its continued rapid growth as we expand the Company’s capabilities and continue providing innovative technology solutions in the complex and dynamic Space community,” said Jason Rigoli, partner at Enlightenment Capital and chairman of Auria.
Why Watch
DiPippa and his team built a nimble, mid-sized company by consolidating several proven firms with strong space capabilities. Auria now delivers end-to-end solutions for space operations, satellite command and control, and mission management. Serving both government and commercial customers, the company continues to develop autonomous operations, AI-enabled cyber protection, performance algorithms, satellite C2 and space domain awareness.
DiPippa said he began his career as an aerospace engineer tackling national security space challenges and now leads a solutions-driven company where every employee advances space capabilities to protect the nation, warfighters and allied partners.
“Auria is dedicated to harnessing the power of innovation and exceptional talent to deliver advanced solutions in a rapidly evolving space domain,” DiPippa said. “We empower national security, commercial, scientific, and international missions through cutting-edge technologies that enhance mission planning and management, ISR, space domain awareness, and testing and training.”
Fun fact: Outside Auria, DiPippa uses his business and leadership experience to support philanthropic efforts. He serves on the board of Uganda Counseling and Support Services and regularly travels to Africa to help local leaders turn struggling areas into self-sustaining communities — spiritually, medically, educationally, technologically and economically.