In this episode of From Orbit, Daniel and Joel chat with Robyn Clay, Head of Operations at Fleet Space Technologies. We talk to Robyn about her career including her shift from working in-house at a bank to working as the General Counsel at Fleet then into her current role as Head of Operations.

About Robyn Clay

Robyn Clay is the Head of Operations at Fleet Space Technologies. She is an experienced professional with 20+ years of experience in the legal and financial services industry in the areas of people leadership, operations management, legal, risk, compliance, policy, and government relations. Having been responsible for driving large operational efficiency and excellence programs at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Robyn has a demonstrated and proven track record in leading and driving high-performance across large, multi-functional teams focusing on fostering a proactive risk culture, continuous improvement, operational excellence, empowerment, and project/policy delivery. Robyn has a Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Adelaide.

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From Orbit is the podcast that brings the best of space law and policy analysis, commentary, and insights right to your ears. Created by the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand, this is the go-to resource for all things space law. Head to ⁠www.spacelawcouncilanz.com⁠ to learn more about the SLC-ANZ.

This episode of From Orbit was produced on Wurundjeri and Kaurna country. The SLC-ANZ recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas and skies.

Join Daniel Jackson and Joel Lisk for this first ever episode of From Orbit, the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand Podcast.

In this episode Daniel and Joel bring you some of the major updates in space legislation in Australia, the United Kingdom and United States. In this episode we cover:

• Changes to Australia’s Rules on suitably qualified experts in August 2023, read more at: https://www.spacelawcouncilanz.com/post/changes-to-australias-space-regulations
• UK Consultation on Orbital Liabilities, Insurance, Charging and Space Sustainability: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-orbital-liabilities-insurance-charging-and-space-sustainability
• US’s ‘learning period’ has been extended to 1 January 2024: https://spacenews.com/stopgap-spending-bill-includes-faa-learning-period-extension/
• The US FAA’s recent Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Mitigation Methods for Launch Vehicle Upper Stages on the Creation of Orbital Debris: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/26/2023-20531/mitigation-methods-for-launch-vehicle-upper-stages-on-the-creation-of-orbital-debris
• US FCC fines DISH or failing to comply with its de-orbit plans for the EchoStar-7 Satellite: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-takes-first-space-debris-enforcement-action

From Orbit is the podcast that brings the best of space law and policy analysis, commentary, and insights right to your ears. Created by the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand, this is the go-to resource for all things space law. Head to www.spacelawcouncilanz.com to learn more about the SLC-ANZ.

This episode of From Orbit was produced on Wurundjeri and Kaurna country. The SLC-ANZ recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas and skies.