Building the Rules for a Commercial Space Economy
How Policy Creates the Confidence to Commercialize Innovation
Satellite and Space Technology attorney Paul Stimers and Aviation attorney Katie Inman were interviewed for a SpaceCom Second Stage feature on the role of policy and legal frameworks in advancing the commercial space economy. The article examined how regulatory clarity, licensing, intellectual property protection, financing and government engagement play a role in the successful commercialization of emerging space technologies. Paul and Katie discussed their work helping clients navigate government approval processes, interface with policymakers, protect intellectual property and structure agreements that support the deployment of new space technologies such as advanced propulsion or construction of new infrastructure like spaceports. Their interview also emphasized that stable policy and legal frameworks build investor confidence, encourage innovation and support the sector's long-term growth.