Heather
Allansdottir
Exploring the frontiers of space law and space policy. Specialising in orbital rights, resource extraction, international treaties and space sustainability at Birkbeck, University of London.
Shaping the legal
frontiers of space
Dr. Heather Allansdottir is a leading academic voice in space law, combining rigorous legal scholarship with a forward-looking perspective on humanity's expansion beyond Earth. Based at Birkbeck, University of London, she bridges the gap between established international legal frameworks and the unprecedented challenges of the space age.
Her research addresses the most pressing questions of our time: who owns the resources of the cosmos, how do we govern activities in orbit, and what legal frameworks will protect both Earth and the environments we venture into.
"The cosmos demands a new kind of jurisprudence — one that is as boundless as the frontier it seeks to govern."
Birkbeck, University of London
Department of Law
Publications & Research
Academic works exploring developments in space law, public international law, comparative constitutional law, maritime law, human rights law, and environmental law.
New Perspectives in Outer Space Law
co-authored with Naman Anand
Arctic and Antarctica: Polar Law in Perspective
co-authored with Anis Bajrektarevic
The Case for Space
Expert guidance in space law
Individual Mentorship
Personalised guidance for aspiring space writers, journalists, and policy professionals navigating the intersection of law and the cosmos.
Professional Development
Technical writing workshops and career development programmes in space communications, policy drafting, and legal analysis.
Expert Consultancy
Specialised guidance in space law and policy development for small nation states, private organisations, and emerging space programmes.
Let's shape the future of space law
For consulting, mentorship, professional development, or academic collaboration enquiries.
Birkbeck, University of London