Space is changing, fast. Thousands of new satellites are going up each year. Thousands of new satellites are being launched each year, with broadband constellations, Earth observation systems, defense platforms, optical relays and sovereign payloads are all jockeying for position in low Earth orbit (LEO). Orbital debris mitigation, which used to be a niche regulatory issue, is now a front-line risk to commercial operations, government capabilities and long-term access to space.

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Will Lewis serves as Of Counsel at Aegis Space Law, focusing on the regulatory, licensing and spectrum challenges facing today’s satellite and space operators. He brings extensive experience working before the FCC and other federal agencies to support...