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Space Policy Analyst
Shapes national and international rules for the growing space economy
£40k–£85k Space race
What it involves
Advises governments and companies on space licensing, orbital debris regulation, resource rights and international treaty compliance as commercial space activity expands.
Skills & knowledge needed
International relationsSpace law basicsPolicy writingStakeholder engagementResearch
Why it's emerging now
Existing space treaties predate the commercial space boom — new policy frameworks are being written now.
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