Proteus Space Appoints Maj. Gen. Kimberly “Kim” Crider to Board of Directors
On August 11, 2026, Proteus Space, an AI‑native aerospace firm headquartered in Los Angeles, announced the appointment of retired U.S. Air Force Major General Kimberly “Kim” Crider to its Board of Directors.
Crider’s career in the Air Force included senior leadership roles in space and defense programs, giving her deep expertise in national security space matters.
Proteus Space describes itself as a company that leverages artificial intelligence to provide rapid, end‑to‑end access to space, covering everything from mission design to launch and on‑orbit operations.
The board addition is intended to bolster the firm’s strategic direction by linking military insight with commercial space innovation.
At the time of the announcement, Proteus Space did not disclose the specific committee assignments or responsibilities that Crider will assume.