On February 3, 2015, Astrotech Corporation announced the appointment of Rajesh Mellacheruvu, to the positions of Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective February 2, 2015. Mr. Mellacheruvu, age 44, has worked since 2013 as the Managing Director of Noumenon Consulting Inc., providing consultant services on product strategy, management and business operations to 1st Detect Corporation, a subsidiary of the company.