I learnt about space law through the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Competition. Having taken part myself and then coaching the winning team in 2018, I was inspired to delve further into the field and realised it was both new and exciting. Though unconventional, what began as a serendipitous discovery soon aligned with a deeper inherent desire to work in a rapidly evolving, international career.

The most fun aspect of my job is all the amazing friends I have met in the most diverse places. It’s great to work with like-minded, adventurous people and to do so in different capacities, venues and events is a big plus. I’m always in awe of how space connects us towards a shared goal.

My work involves articulating the rights and responsibilities of different actors in space and its adjacent sectors. Space does not operate in a legal vacuum, instead it has a prescriptive set of values, norms and rules to ensure sustainability. Essentially, it’s a fair bit of reading, writing and communicating legal frameworks to those interested in operating in space.