Astronomer HR chief resigns one week after being caught on Coldplay ‘kiss cam'
In statements supplied to numerous media outlets in the United States, including Page Six and TMZ, a spokesperson for the New York-based company confirmed that Cabot, who joined its C-suite in late 2024, is 'no longer with Astronomer' and had 'resigned'. It comes days after Byron, who was appointed Astronomer's chief executive in 2023, resigned from his job leading the AI data orchestration software start-up.
How 'Coldplaygate' unfolded
It's usually an unremarkable segment of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres concerts, with frontman Chris Martin singing a line or two about the loved-up couples beamed up onto the Jumbotron by the band's 'kiss cam'.
But when Byron, who was shown swaying to the music with his arms draped around Cabot at Gillette Stadium on the evening of July 16 (July 17 AEST), and the former HR executive realised they were on-screen, Byron quickly sunk to the floor, out of sight of the camera, while Cabot hid her face in her hands and turned around.
'The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name.'
Pete DeJoy, Astronomer interim chief executive
Adding fuel to the fire was Martin's wry commentary from the stage, with the Yellow singer saying into the microphone: 'Oh, look at these two ... Either they're having an affair or they're very shy.'
Both Byron and Cabot are believed to have been married to other people at the time, and neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly commented on the incident, their exits from Astronomer or the affair allegations. This masthead is not suggesting the allegations of an affair between Byron and Cabot are true, just that they have been made.
No one could have predicted the sheer fervour with which the whole world would latch on to the seconds-long moment in Foxborough, Massachusetts that 28-year-old Grace Springer, from New Jersey, shared footage of on TikTok. It's been referenced beyond social media to Oasis concerts, comedy shows, breakfast television and sports games.
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"Once this rocket is more reliable and fully able to undertake launches to lower orbit, it means we are not relying on another country to access space." Gilmour Space Technologies was recently awarded a $5 million grant from the federal government to assist with the launch after receiving $52 million in Commonwealth funding to lead a space manufacturing network in Australia. "Only six nations launch to orbit regularly and just a handful are working to join them - today brings Australia closer to that club," Mr Gilmour said. Australia, we have lift-off. An Australian-made rocket has been launched from home soil for the first time, only to crash moments later. The 14-second maiden flight in Bowen, north Queensland, was hailed a "major step" toward Australia joining a potentially lucrative global space industry. Gilmour Space Technologies on Wednesday made history with the first orbital launch attempt by a rocket designed and built in Australia. To mark the milestone, a jar of Vegemite was the only occupant of the 23-metre, 35-tonne Eris rocket. Spectators at the coastal town of Bowen near Townsville gathered while thousands around the world watched via YouTube channel Aussienaut when it launched about 8.30am. The rocket took off with plumes of smoke erupting from underneath before hovering in the air briefly and then crashing into the ground nearby. There were no injuries or environmental impacts, the Gold Coast-based company said. "Off the pad, I am happy," CEO Adam Gilmour posted on LinkedIn. "Of course, I would have liked more flight time, but happy with this." He later posted on Facebook: "For a maiden test flight, especially after an extended 18-month wait on the pad for final approvals, this is a strong result and a major step forward for Australia's sovereign space capability." The flight was brief but was still set to provide vital data. "Space is hard. SpaceX, Rocket Lab and others needed multiple test flights to reach orbit," Mr Gilmour said in a statement. "We've learned a tremendous amount that will go directly into improving our next vehicle, which is already in production. "This was the first real test of our rocket systems, our propulsion technology, and our spaceport - and it proved that much of what we've built works." Gilmour Space Technologies is looking to design and manufacture rockets to carry satellites into space, using new hybrid propulsion technology. If successful, the company's rockets are set to carry small satellites to orbit for business and government in a low cost service - one that is in growing demand globally. "Satellites and communication are worth billions and billions in the global space economy," Swinburne University of Technology's Rebecca Allen told AAP. "And it would mean huge benefits for the Australian economy and jobs if the rockets are to be manufactured here. 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Australia's attempt to enter the space race didn't last long but Dr Allen agreed it was a success. "The launch is a major milestone for the space industry here. It's huge," she said. "Once this rocket is more reliable and fully able to undertake launches to lower orbit, it means we are not relying on another country to access space." Gilmour Space Technologies was recently awarded a $5 million grant from the federal government to assist with the launch after receiving $52 million in Commonwealth funding to lead a space manufacturing network in Australia. "Only six nations launch to orbit regularly and just a handful are working to join them - today brings Australia closer to that club," Mr Gilmour said. Australia, we have lift-off. An Australian-made rocket has been launched from home soil for the first time, only to crash moments later. 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