Natasha Van Rooyen

Regulatory, International Standards and Compliance Specialist

With over 25 years’ experience across sectors like engineering, space, law enforcement covert ops, maritime, financial services, education, start-ups and non-profits, Natasha helps turn complex challenges into opportunities for innovation, growth and solid stewardship.

Her work ranges from hands-on projects to designing a range of frameworks. Her recent development work is around the 'African Space Identity' series; and then the global/regional Trade Rules applied to segments and roles in the Space industry ecosystem. Her current research is on the Space Industry Dynamics Index (SIDI), which helps measure and guide the progress of national space sectors. Natasha leads open-access knowledge initiatives and is privileged to share insights as a lecturer with the African Space Leadership Institute (ASLI) as well as contribute to the efforts of the AIAA Space Sustainability Task Force.