Aerospace Policy, Business & Law
Space Policy Analyst
Advises governments and organisations on how space should be used and governed.
0 of 5 signature competencies evidenced. Ready means Level 3 on each.
Signature competencies
Space Governance & Policy Reasoning
Reasoning about the rules, responsibilities and shared risks of using space.
Not yet evidenced
Risk Assessment
Weighing likelihood and consequence to decide when and how to act.
Not yet evidenced
Technical Communication
Explaining complex technical decisions clearly to the people who need to act.
Not yet evidenced
Satellite Systems Understanding
Knowing how satellites are built, what they do and what depends on them.
Not yet evidenced
Scientific Data Interpretation
Reading charts, readings and trends to reach defensible conclusions.
Not yet evidenced
Why it matters
Africa’s space agencies need people who understand both the technology and the rules.
Technical foundations
- International relations
- Space law basics
- Research methods
Mentors in this field
UNIVAST mentors with experience relevant to becoming a Space Policy Analyst.
Policy, Law & Diplomacy
Nelly-helen Ebruka
PhD Researcher in Politics: Africa–Europe Relations, Space Diplomacy and Youth Engagement (Africa)
Science & Research
Dr. Omar Emam
Space Science and Technology Consultant. Founder, International Outer Space Association
Leadership & Business
Geraldine Olea
Senior Space Leader and Strategist