Space

In today's interconnected world, the role of space activities has grown exponentially, becoming integral to our daily lives, economic prosperity, and national security. However, the existing domestics laws and regulations, as well as international treaties and agreements, governing space activities have failed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving challenges posed by the expansion of human activities in space. This industry is leveraging innovations and new technologies – in areas such as cybersecurity, telecommunications, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other applications – to scale operations. Along with increasing private investment in the industry, companies are trying to improve movement, operations, and communications in the space ecosystem.

We are well-positioned within this ever-changing, dynamic industry to draw upon our legal and policy experience and provide public policy and cybersecurity support to our clients. Baker Donelson's Space Team pulls upon experience from roles and responsibilities involving the U.S. Cyber Command; the National Security Agency; the Cyber National Mission Force; the White House National Security Council; the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and the Department of Transportation, among others.

Our advisors dedicated to the space industry help clients:

• Develop and shape your message and assist in delivering it to key decision-makers in Congress, the White House, federal and international agencies, as well as to the press, and the public where appropriate.
• Advance legislation on Capitol Hill and with international legislative bodies.
• Work with program officers in federal departments such as Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, and numerous other agencies to shape procurement opportunities.
• Monitor federal agencies for grants or other funding opportunities, helping to respond competitively and garnering congressional support for grant applications.
• Draft advocacy materials such as fact sheets, briefing papers, legislation, floor statements, hearing testimony, press kits, and comments for rulemaking dockets.
• Design, develop, and manage issue advocacy websites and blogs as well as target and grow their readership through a variety of digital strategies.

The Baker Donelson Space Team will:

• Provide long-term strategic counsel as well as day-to-day representation, helping to protect and advance clients' business through our knowledge of federal policymaking and its consequences.
• Provide real-time information through careful monitoring of legislation, regulations, and other federal initiatives, as well as through our extensive network of contacts.