About Zendir | Digital Twins for Modern Space Operations

[About Us]

Space missions are evolving fast but too many teams are still preparing with unrefined tools built for a previous era. Operators face mounting pressure to scale constellations, respond to threats, and deliver seamless on-orbit performance. Yet the infrastructure for training, testing, and mission rehearsal remains fragmented, outdated, or missing altogether. As complexity grows, so do the risks-from undertrained teams and human error to emerging cyber threats.

Zendir exists to close that gap. Our digital twin platform enables mission-critical satellite operations across commercial, civil, defense, and academic sectors with security and precision at the core of everything we do.

What we stand for

Our core Values: The Pillars of Our Excellence

Commitment to Excellence

At Zendir, our core value is uncompromising excellence in satellite digital twin technology. We meticulously engineer every aspect of our simulation platform to deliver unprecedented fidelity and reliability. Our team's dedication to technical precision ensures that operators train in environments that accurately reflect real-world conditions, preparing them for mission success when every second counts.

Customer-Centric Approach

We place our clients' mission success at the core of everything we do. By deeply understanding the unique challenges facing space operators, we deliver digital twin solutions that precisely address operational requirements. Our dedicated teams work closely with clients to ensure seamless integration, comprehensive training, and ongoing support throughout the mission lifecycle.

Innovation and Adaptability

Innovation drives Zendir's approach to solving complex space operations challenges. As satellite missions evolve rapidly, we continuously advance our digital twin capabilities to meet emerging requirements. Our platform seamlessly adapts from training individual operators to simulating full constellation operations, incorporating the latest advancements in agentic mission automation to keep our clients at the cutting edge.

Integrity in Every Action

Integrity forms the foundation of Zendir's business practices and technical solutions. Operating in defense and critical infrastructure sectors demands the highest standards of security and trust. Our platform adheres to rigorous compliance frameworks, ensuring that sensitive mission data and operational procedures remain protected. This commitment to ethical operation has established Zendir as a trusted partner across commercial, civil, and defense space sectors.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Excellence in satellite operations requires diverse expertise working in perfect harmony. At Zendir, we foster collaborative partnerships with industry leaders including AWS, Lockheed Martin, and the US Space Force. Internally, our cross-disciplinary teams combine aerospace engineering, software development, and mission operations expertise to create integrated solutions that elevate mission performance.

Commitment to Excellence

Customer-Centric Approach

Innovation and Adaptability

Integrity in Every Action

Collaboration and Teamwork

Tailored Support for Scalable Space Missions

At Zendir, we work closely with our clients to provide tailored advice and custom support that scales with your business success. Our collaborative approach ensures your space operations achieve maximum effectiveness with minimal risk. From training and mission rehearsal through to full- scale digital twin configurations, we deliver solutions that evolve alongside your operational requirements, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

Custom-built simulation environments for your specific mission parameters

Scalable solutions from single satellites to full constellations

Custom-built simulation environments for your specific mission parameters

Continuous evolution of capabilities to match emerging challenges

Our team

meet the experts behind mission-critical space solutions

Dr. Christopher Capon

CEO & Co - Founder

Dr. Capon co-founded Zendir as a university spin-out that rapidly grew into an international leader in satellite digital engineering. With a vision for sovereign simulation infrastructure, he's expanded Zendir's footprint across Australia, the UK, and the US. His strategic partnerships with AWS, Lockheed Martin, and the US Space Force have positioned Zendir at the forefront of space mission technology. A passionate STEM education advocate, Chris brings technical precision and innovative thinking to every aspect of Zendir's growth.

Dr. Brenton Smith

CTO & Co - Founder

With a PhD in satellite formation control and a background spanning astrodynamics, autonomous systems, and high-fidelity modelling, Dr. Smith brings a specialist expertise to his role as CTO and Co-Founder. Brenton bridges deep technical research with deployable, operational software and leads Zendir's team of technologists in the development of advanced simulation, mission rehearsal, and automation technologies for space operations. He has contributed to defence satellite missions, authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, and continues to mentor startups while shaping Zendir's technical roadmap.

Arthur Pappas

COO

With a career starting in corporate ops for Marsh and GE Capital, then moving into Australia's innovation ecosystem with roles in the Canberra Innovation Network and GRIFFIN Accelerator – Arthur Pappas is well-positioned to lead Zendir's operational strategy. Arthur has been instrumental in scaling our operations, by improving organisational effectiveness and streamlining cross-functional delivery.

Colonel Charlie McGillis (Ret.)

Defense and Aerospace Tech Advisor

With a career spanning significant missions in the U.S. Air Force and executive roles in the aerospace technology industry, Colonel McGillis provides transformational leadership and expert guidance within the fields of space safety and sustainability, special operations, and supply chains. Charlie's highly specialised and extensive experience is unparalleled in our sector, and aligns perfectly with Zendir's mission. Our team is honoured to have her leadership influencing our strategic and business development and her guidance helping us push past the limits of what's currently possible for space operations.

Steve Baxter

Business Advisor Founder of Beaten Zone Ventures

Steve Baxter is the Founder and Lead Investor at Beaten Zone Venture Partners, investing in early-stage Australian sovereign defence capability for allied markets. A former Regular Army soldier turned tech entrepreneur, he built and exited two telecoms companies before becoming one of Australia’s most active early-stage investors with over 90 portfolio companies. Steve's intersection of defense and investment experience provides our team with unique insight to inform our commercial and operational strategies.