Volodymyr Levykin is a space and tech entrepreneur with a longstanding record of launching and managing successful innovative businesses in the UK and Silicon Valley. In 2021, Levykin was awarded the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Personality of the Year for his work as the founder and CEO of Skyrora, a British satellite-launch company. He used private funds to launch and grow the company from a handful of individuals in 2017 to a team today of over 100 employees. Headquartered in Edinburgh (UK), Skyrora has extensive rocket manufacturing and engine testing facilities across Scotland.