Space and Satellite Futures: Randy Segal Is at the Table When Space Law Gets Written. Now the Cohort Gets a Seat
About this episode
Randy Segal discusses the complexities of space law and its implications for the future of the industry.
Space law pioneer Randy Segal, 2026 Space and Satellite Hall of Fame inductee and partner and space practice co-leader at Hogan Lovells, joins the 2025 20 Under 35 cohort for a wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to build legal and regulatory frameworks for an industry that moves faster than the law. From commercial space stations to sovereign government deals to mega-constellation licensing, Randy has navigated it all, and in this episode, she brings 33 years of hard-won perspective directly to the next generation. Topics include: how to think about contracts when no one knows what the regulations will be, what sovereigns and startups misunderstand about each other, why Elon Musk's Martian Constitution clause is less crazy than it sounds, what the current FCC environment means for operators and investors, how to protect IP in space, and what it takes to build a career in a field that only makes sense in hindsight. Orbited is an SSPI series pairing the 2025 20 Under 35 cohort with inductees into the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
People in this episode
Guest: Randy Segal
Topics covered
- space law
- regulatory frameworks
- commercial space
- intellectual property
- career development
- FCC regulations
Keywords
- space law
- regulations
- commercial space stations
- sovereign government deals
- mega-constellation licensing
- intellectual property in space
- career in space law
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hogan Lovells, Space & Satellite Professionals International
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