At the Cosmic Girls Foundation, we believe the future of space is not only built by astronauts, engineers, and scientists — but also by the visionaries shaping the laws, policies, and global cooperation that will guide humanity beyond Earth.
During our latest webinar in collaboration with UNOOSA, young women from around the world had the opportunity to hear from two extraordinary leaders in international space law: Rosanna Deim-Hoffmann and Joan Chesoni.
Their stories were powerful reminders that careers in space are rarely linear and that courage, curiosity, and persistence can open doors to places once thought impossible.
Why space law matters more than ever
As humanity pushes further into space exploration, new questions are emerging every day:
- Who regulates activities on the Moon?
- How do we prevent dangerous space debris?
- Who is responsible when satellites collide?
- How can emerging nations participate fairly in the space economy?
- And how do we ensure outer space remains sustainable for future generations?
These are no longer futuristic questions. They are real challenges being addressed right now by international experts, governments, and organizations around the world.
Rosanna Deim-Hoffmann, leading global efforts in space law and sustainability at UNOOSA, shared how international treaties and cooperation help ensure that outer space remains peaceful, accessible, and sustainable for all nations.
She emphasized an important message: “Law should be seen as an enabler.”
Rather than limiting innovation, space law creates the structure that allows nations, universities, and private companies to safely collaborate and operate in space.
Today, discussions are underway on topics ranging from space resource activities on the Moon to satellite sustainability, debris mitigation, and planetary protection.
From Kenya to the Global Space community
Joan Chesoni brought another deeply inspiring perspective, one rooted in determination, representation, and building opportunities where few existed before.
Representing the growing African space sector, Joan spoke openly about the challenges she faced pursuing a career in space law as a young woman from Kenya. At a time when many questioned whether space law even had a future career path, she chose to move forward anyway.
Today, she contributes to the development of Kenya’s space ecosystem, international legal frameworks, and strategic infrastructure projects tied to aerospace and national development.
Her message resonated strongly with the girls attending the webinar: “Don’t be afraid to be a pioneer.”
Joan highlighted the importance of inclusion in the global space sector and emphasized that the future of space governance must include voices from every region of the world, especially emerging space nations across Africa.
Building sustainable space for future generations
One of the most engaging moments of the webinar came during a discussion on the “Kessler Syndrome”, the growing risk of overcrowding and collisions in Earth’s orbit caused by increasing satellite traffic and space debris.
Both speakers explained how international cooperation and evolving legal frameworks are essential to protecting Earth’s orbital environment.
Topics such as:
- active debris removal,
- satellite servicing,
- sustainable orbital use,
- and equitable access to low Earth orbit
are now central conversations within the international space community.
As commercial space activities rapidly expand, the role of legal experts is becoming increasingly critical.
There is space for everyone
Throughout the discussion, one message remained constant: there is space for everyone in the space sector.
Whether your passion lies in science, engineering, policy, law, sustainability, communications, or leadership, the future of space exploration will require diverse perspectives and global collaboration.
Both Rosanna and Joan encouraged young people to:
- say yes to opportunities,
- build international networks,
- participate in global communities,
- and never allow others to define the limits of their ambitions.
Cosmic Girls Foundation: creating pathways for the next generation
At the Cosmic Girls Foundation, our mission is to empower girls around the world to see themselves as future leaders in the space industry.
By connecting young women directly with astronauts, scientists, policymakers, engineers, and legal experts, we aim to create pathways into industries where representation and opportunity continue to grow.
This webinar was another powerful example of how mentorship, visibility, and global dialogue can inspire the next generation to dream bigger, and to realize that they belong in the future of space.
Because the future of humanity in space will not be built by one nation, one profession, or one gender alone.
It will be built together.