Space Law and Policy

Akin’s space law and policy practice provides comprehensive legal, policy and strategic advice to U.S. and international clients across the space industry. Our deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, policy and business environments in which space and satellite companies operate enables our lawyers and policy advisors to help clients navigate the complex challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.

We draw on the diverse space experience of our lawyers and policy advisors—many of whom have held senior space-related roles on Capitol Hill, the Executive Office of the President, Federal Regulatory Agencies and in industry—to provide services tailored to the particular needs of our space industry clients. From advising on regulatory compliance and government contracts to handling transactional matters, representing clients in litigation and advocating for beneficial legislative and policy solutions, we provide strategic counsel at every stage of our clients’ space-related ventures.

Akin has advised on satellite system deployments and launch agreements, joint ventures, foreign direct investment and the establishment of U.S. subsidiaries, government procurement, spectrum allocation, remote sensing licensing, launch licensing, international trade compliance and financial restructuring.

Novel legal issues and technologies are commonplace in today’s space industry. We closely monitor developments in space law and policy and proactively inform our clients about how those developments affect their business models and strategies.

Our team’s deep industry knowledge, culture of cross-practice collaboration and dedication to client service make Akin a trusted partner on which space companies at every stage, from legacy primes to emerging start-ups, can rely.