Ulrike Nostitz

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About Ulrike Nostitz

Aviation & Space Lawyer | Associate Consultant in the Space Industry | Analogue Astronaut | LLM (Distinction)| ISU SSP Alum | SGAC Volunteer | Advocate for Ireland’s Space Ecosystem | Endurance Athlete About Me Welcome to my orbit—where law meets the final frontier. With a background in aviation and space law and a passion for pushing boundaries, I’m currently working as an Associate Consultant in the space sector, focusing on regulatory frameworks, space sustainability, and innovative policy solutions. After serving as Legal Counsel at Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, I transitioned into the space industry to align my legal expertise with my lifelong fascination for space. I am also an analogue astronaut, having commanded my first mission at the LUNARES habitat in Poland, and I am actively involved in projects exploring the future of off-Earth governance. Areas of Focus- Space Sustainability & Regulation - Comparative International Legal Frameworks - Spectrum Management & Space Insurance - Aviation & Consumer Law - Intellectual Property & Litigation - Policy Development & Research Beyond the Office: I’m an alumna of the International Space University’s Space Studies Program (ISU SSP), a dedicated volunteer with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), and an endurance athlete who has completed the World’s Longest Cross-Country Ski Race and the World’s Longest Ice Skating Race. I’m also passionate about helping grow and shape the Irish space ecosystem, working to connect local talent, policy, and innovation with global opportunities in the space sector. Let’s Connect: I’m always keen to collaborate, explore new opportunities, and contribute to shaping the next generation of space law and policy. Feel free to reach out if you’re working on something exciting at the intersection of law, policy, and the cosmos—or if you share a passion for building Ireland’s presence in space. The sky is not the limit; it's just the beginning!