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Aexa Aerospace CEO Speaks at the Caribbean Space Summit 2025

Houston, TX – October 28, 2025 – Aexa Aerospace announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, participated as a featured speaker at the Caribbean Space Summit 2025, held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The summit brought together leaders from across government, industry, and academia to accelerate space innovation throughout the Caribbean region.

In his address, Dr. De La Peña highlighted the importance of Puerto Rico’s strategic location near the equator, which offers significant advantages for orbital launches and communications infrastructure. He also emphasized the region’s growing ecosystem of innovation, talent, and entrepreneurship — describing it as a powerful foundation for the next generation of space technology.

Dr. De La Peña presented Aexa’s groundbreaking HoloConnect AI, the world’s first device-agnostic, real-time holographic communication platform tested aboard the International Space Station. He shared how the technology can help the Caribbean leverage its space ecosystem by connecting research institutions, startups, and government agencies through immersive, real-time collaboration — linking Earth, orbit, and beyond.

“The Caribbean has everything it needs to become a major hub in the new space economy,” said Dr. De La Peña. “By combining geographic advantage with an ecosystem of innovation, and technologies like HoloConnect AI, this region can lead in the future of orbital communications and exploration.”

Aexa Aerospace, a NASA-recognized innovator and U.S. Defense contractor, continues to expand its holographic and AI capabilities across space, defense, healthcare, and enterprise sectors, with applications ranging from astronaut training to remote medical assistance and mission operations.

About Aexa Aerospace
Aexa Aerospace LLC is a Houston-based technology company pioneering immersive communication and holographic teleportation systems for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial partners. Its groundbreaking HoloConnect AI platform enables real-time holographic communication across devices and environments — revolutionizing the way humans connect on Earth and in space.

Aexa Aerospace Strengthens Support to Air Force Global Strike Command Through Innovative Collaboration

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Aexa Aerospace Strengthens Support to Air Force Global Strike Command Through Innovative Collaboration

Innovation in action — supporting Airmen who keep the B-52 Stratofortress flying strong. Prototype now under evaluation with Global Strike Command.
(U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Sean Green, STRIKEWERX)

Houston, TX – August 28, 2025 — Aexa Aerospace is proud to announce its continued support to the United States Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) with the successful delivery of innovative defense equipment designed to increase safety, efficiency, and readiness for Airmen working on one of America’s most iconic aircraft systems.

The project was made possible through STRIKEWERX, the innovation hub of AFGSC, whose streamlined process allowed requirements to be defined with clarity and executed with speed. This collaboration ensured that innovation moved quickly from concept to operational capability.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Vasas, AFGSC project champion from the Logistics Innovation Branch, emphasized the impact of the prototype on readiness, saying:

“This prototype will help us alleviate maintenance backlogs caused by weather, which increases aircraft availability while also providing Airmen a more comfortable, safe working environment.”

“Our team at Aexa Aerospace is honored to support the mission of the Air Force Global Strike Command,” said Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, President and CEO of Aexa Aerospace. “Working with STRIKEWERX has allowed us to turn requirements into results with unprecedented efficiency. We are also grateful for the strong partnerships that made this achievement possible, particularly with Cyfor Technologies, under the leadership of CEO Sergio Muñiz, and Jegon Industrial Services, under the leadership of President Jesus Gonzalez, who contributed as trusted subcontractors to Aexa.”

This project also marked a milestone within Aexa Aerospace’s own leadership development. Fernando De La Peña Jr., serving as Project Manager, reflected on his first Department of Defense program:

“To lead this project alongside our partners and deliver a solution that directly supports Airmen in the field has been an incredible honor. This was my first project as a DoD program manager, and it showed me how innovation, teamwork, and determination can come together to make a real difference for our warfighters. I could not be prouder of what our team achieved.”

This milestone builds on Aexa Aerospace’s track record of delivering advanced solutions to NASA, the Department of Defense, and other government agencies, reinforcing the company’s role as a leading innovator in aerospace and defense technology.

Pending evaluation, the solution could be scaled for broader deployment across the command, further strengthening the readiness and operational resilience of the U.S. Air Force.

About Aexa Aerospace
Aexa Aerospace LLC is a Houston-based aerospace company specializing in advanced immersive and engineering solutions for NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and commercial markets. With decades of experience, Aexa has pioneered groundbreaking technologies such as HoloConnect and continues to deliver mission-critical innovations that enhance human performance in extreme environments.

Aexa Tech CEO Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca Presents Breakthrough AI and Holographic Innovations at DEFCON 33

Las Vegas, NV — Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, CEO & President of Aexa Aerospace LLC and Aexa Tech, Aexa Tech CEO Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca Unveils AI-Powered Holographic Communication at DEFCON 33

Las Vegas, NV — Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, CEO & President of Aexa Aerospace LLC and Aexa Tech, revealed breakthrough advances in AI-powered holographic communication at DEFCON 33, one of the world’s most recognized cybersecurity conferences.

Dr. De La Peña is known for leading the first-ever off-planet holographic teleportation to the International Space Station with NASA. At DEFCON 33, he introduced HoloConnect AI, a device-agnostic, real-time holographic system that works even in offline, air-gapped, and contested environments.

The presentation showed how AI holographic agents can transform cybersecurity, telemedicine, and mission-critical operations. These agents create a lifelike presence without the delays and limitations of traditional video calls. As a result, they can connect people across continents or even in space while maintaining secure, low-bandwidth performance.

“In a time when cybersecurity threats evolve daily, innovation means combining immersive presence with resilient AI,” said Dr. De La Peña. “With our technology, you can be ‘there’ instantly and securely, anywhere in the world—or beyond.”

The talk also highlighted Aexa’s partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and leading commercial companies. Moreover, it explained how Aexa’s innovations are influencing fields from space exploration to healthcare and defense operations.

About Aexa Tech & Aexa Aerospace
Aexa Aerospace and Aexa Tech are leaders in holographic and AI-driven communication. Their flagship platform, HoloConnect, is already in use in space missions, defense operations, healthcare, and enterprise settings. The company has earned NASA’s JSC Director’s Innovation Award and the Exceptional Software Award. Aexa continues to push the limits of remote presence and secure collaboration.

Aexa Aerospace Recognized Among Top Defense Innovators

A gray F/A-18 fighter jet on a runway, featured in Built In’s article about top defense companies in Houston, including Aexa Aerospace.
Aexa Aerospace joins the ranks of Houston’s top defense innovators in Built In’s feature, standing alongside leaders shaping the future of national security and aerospace advancement.

Houston, TX — Aexa Aerospace, a leader in immersive technologies and holographic communications for space and defense, has been named one of Houston’s top defense companies in a recent feature by Built In. The article, titled “10 Defense Companies in Houston to Know”, highlights Aexa’s pioneering work in augmented and virtual reality solutions that support NASA missions and private aerospace initiatives.

Published on May 29, 2025, the article showcases the strategic importance of Houston in the national defense and aerospace landscape, with Aexa Aerospace standing alongside major players like KBR, Intuitive Machines, The Aerospace Corporation, and Venus Aerospace.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Built In as part of Houston’s vibrant defense innovation ecosystem,” said Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, CEO of Aexa Aerospace. “This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—from astronaut training tools to advanced holographic communications that enhance mission performance in space and defense environments.”

Aexa Aerospace has earned national and international attention for its groundbreaking holographic teleportation technology, which has been used aboard the International Space Station and in high-profile NASA demonstrations. Its solutions are designed to improve remote collaboration, simulation training, and operational support—critical needs in both civilian and military sectors.

The full article can be viewed here:
🔗 https://builtin.com/articles/defense-companies-houston