Mikhail Kokorich
Founder at Dauria Aerospace CJSC
Profile
Mikhail Kokorich is the founder of Momentus, Inc. (founded in 2017), Dauria Aerospace CJSC (founded in 2011), Astro Digital US, Inc. (founded in 2015), Momentus Space LLC (founded in 2017), and Destinus SA (founded in 2021).
At Dauria Aerospace CJSC, he holds the title of President from 2011.
At Astro Digital US, Inc., he held the title of Executive Officer from 2015 to 2018.
At Momentus Space LLC, he held the title of Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2020 to 2021.
At Destinus SA, he currently holds the title of Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Kokorich graduated from Novosibirsk State University with a graduate degree in 1999 and an undergraduate degree from Novosibirsk State University of Economics & Management in 1997.
Mikhail Kokorich active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Dauria Aerospace CJSC
 Dauria Aerospace CJSC General GovernmentGovernment Dauria Aerospace CJSC develops and manufactures satellites and space systems. Its products include telecommunications satellites, custom-built micro and nano-spacecraft, small space equipment and parts. The company was founded by Mikhail Kokorich, Sergey Ivanov and Dmitry Khan in 2011 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. | Founder | 2010-12-31 |
Destinus SA
 Destinus SA Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Destinus SA is a European start-up founded in 2021 by physicist and serial entrepreneur Mikhail Kokorich. The company is based in Payerne, Switzerland. The Swiss company's mission is to create hypersonic hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, leading the way to a new era of sustainable and ultra-fast air travel. Destinus operates across five countries, with offices in various locations. The company has 140 highly skilled employees drawn from the top echelons of the aerospace industry. Destinus also develops autonomous aircraft for enhancing safety and applies its in-depth knowledge of hydrogen and turbomachinery to the burgeoning sustainable energy and hydrogen mobility sectors. Destinus secured €50 million from private investors to accelerate the development of hydrogen-powered hypersonic flight and allied technologies. The company was founded in 2021 by Mikhail Kokorich, who has been the CEO since then. In April 2023, Destinus acquired Opra, a specialist in industrial gas turbines, and now operates as Destinus Energy. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-31 |
Former positions of Mikhail Kokorich
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Momentus Space LLC
 Momentus Space LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Momentus Space, Inc. engages in the development of in-space transportation and infrastructure technology. It designs and builds transfer vehicles propelled by proprietary water plasma thrusters. Its transport and service vehicles include Vigoride, Ardoride, and Fervoride. The company was founded by Mikhail Kokorich and Lev Aronovich Khasis in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Founder | 2021-01-24 |
Astro Digital US, Inc.
 Astro Digital US, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Astro Digital US, Inc. develops constellation of multi-spectral satellites and software for imagery analysis and distribution. The company was founded by Mikhail Kokorich, Chris Biddy, Kyle Leveque, Bronwyn Agrios and Jan King on February 5, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Founder | 2017-12-31 |
| MOMENTUS INC. | Founder | - |
Training of Mikhail Kokorich
| Novosibirsk State University | Graduate Degree |
| Novosibirsk State University of Economics & Management | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| MOMENTUS INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Dauria Aerospace CJSC
Dauria Aerospace CJSC General GovernmentGovernment Dauria Aerospace CJSC develops and manufactures satellites and space systems. Its products include telecommunications satellites, custom-built micro and nano-spacecraft, small space equipment and parts. The company was founded by Mikhail Kokorich, Sergey Ivanov and Dmitry Khan in 2011 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. | Government |
Astro Digital US, Inc.
Astro Digital US, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Astro Digital US, Inc. develops constellation of multi-spectral satellites and software for imagery analysis and distribution. The company was founded by Mikhail Kokorich, Chris Biddy, Kyle Leveque, Bronwyn Agrios and Jan King on February 5, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Communications |
Momentus Space LLC
Momentus Space LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Momentus Space, Inc. engages in the development of in-space transportation and infrastructure technology. It designs and builds transfer vehicles propelled by proprietary water plasma thrusters. Its transport and service vehicles include Vigoride, Ardoride, and Fervoride. The company was founded by Mikhail Kokorich and Lev Aronovich Khasis in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Destinus SA
Destinus SA Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Destinus SA is a European start-up founded in 2021 by physicist and serial entrepreneur Mikhail Kokorich. The company is based in Payerne, Switzerland. The Swiss company's mission is to create hypersonic hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, leading the way to a new era of sustainable and ultra-fast air travel. Destinus operates across five countries, with offices in various locations. The company has 140 highly skilled employees drawn from the top echelons of the aerospace industry. Destinus also develops autonomous aircraft for enhancing safety and applies its in-depth knowledge of hydrogen and turbomachinery to the burgeoning sustainable energy and hydrogen mobility sectors. Destinus secured €50 million from private investors to accelerate the development of hydrogen-powered hypersonic flight and allied technologies. The company was founded in 2021 by Mikhail Kokorich, who has been the CEO since then. In April 2023, Destinus acquired Opra, a specialist in industrial gas turbines, and now operates as Destinus Energy. | Transportation |
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