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Space & Satellite
Laura Cummings focuses her practice on space law and commercial space regulation, providing legal support to businesses dealing with complex matters pertaining to space, satellite, and telecommunication industries. Her work scope is global, involving policy-making, legislative interpretation, and application of regulatory frameworks. She is involved in virtually all areas of space regulatory affairs including spectrum advocacy, remote sensing, export compliance, payload authorization, and providing guidance on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing mission authorization.
Laura has deep experience influencing international telecommunications regulations and policy. Laura has served as a member of the U.S. Delegation to International Telecommunication Union conferences, including the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference, contributing to ongoing work around space sustainability. Similarly, she advocates for evolved U.S. domestic space regulations that are cohesive with international law and foreign domestic laws, working across a variety of jurisdictions and legal systems.
She plays a role in driving a regulatory agenda for the small satellite industry and in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing capabilities.
In her previous role at Astroscale U.S., Laura managed spacecraft licensing for the geostationary Life-Extension Services program, drove spectrum advocacy, and supported export compliance. Laura also has experience with the Federal Aviation Administration, supporting the creation of new regulations regarding launch and reentry licensing requirements.
Concentrations:
In-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing
Space sustainability and orbital debris
Commercial space authorization
Satellite telecommunications strategy and advocacy
Trade compliance
Member, International Institute of Space Law, 2021-Present
President, Commercial Smallsat Spectrum Management Association, 2021-2024
Planning Committee Member, ABA Space Law Forum, 2021-Present
Education
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; Member, Georgetown Law Technology Review; President, Space Law Society
B.A.s, magna cum laude, University of Colorado
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Laura Cummings is noted for her work in space law and related commercial regulation. Her international practice is strong in spectrum advocacy, legislative interpretation and export compliance, among other matters.
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Laura is very knowledgeable and a brilliant person to work with.
Laura is truly outstanding.
Laura is very knowledgeable and a brilliant person to work with.
Laura is truly outstanding.