Commercial space is no longer a government-only arena, and the legal framework is racing to keep up. We work with launch providers, satellite operators, and space technology companies on the regulatory approvals, international obligations, IP, and commercial deals behind launching hardware, operating constellations, and building a business above the atmosphere.
Launch And Spectrum Licensing
Almost nothing in space happens without a license, and they come from several agencies at once. We handle FCC licensing for satellites and spectrum, FAA launch and reentry authorizations, and NOAA permits for remote sensing systems. We coordinate spectrum filings and orbital slots, manage interference and coordination issues with other operators, and keep your authorizations current as your mission profile changes.
International Space Law
Space activity answers to treaties and conventions, not just domestic regulators. We counsel on Outer Space Treaty obligations, the liability and registration conventions, and the national space legislation that implements them. We structure international cooperation and data-sharing agreements, advise on debris mitigation and space sustainability requirements, and help you stay compliant as norms around orbital operations continue to harden.
Commercial Space Ventures
Behind every mission is a stack of commercial agreements with real money and real risk on the line. We negotiate launch services contracts, satellite procurement and hosted payload deals, and ground station and data services agreements. We protect your IP in spacecraft and ground systems, allocate liability for launch and on-orbit failures, and structure the financing and joint ventures that get a space company off the ground.