Space law · Emerging tech · Ethics

Thorstein Ramberg Eliassen

Law student in Norway with a focus on emerging legal fields, international co-operation and the governance of space technologies.

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About me

I study law in Norway and spend too much time thinking about ethics and philosophy. I’m particularly interested in emerging legal fields and international co-operation.

I have experience doing legal research for a nanosatellite project, and I was selected as one of two Norwegian representatives to the annual space law course hosted by the European Centre for Space Law under the European Space Agency.

I am invited as a speaker to the fourth iteration of the International Space Law in Context conference, to be held in Oslo during may of 2026.

Experience & projects

  • Legal advisor · Interstellar UiA
    Nanosatellite development · Export control · Telecommunications · National security
    • Advising a nanosatellite development project on compliance with international space law and applicable national legislation.
    • Drafted internal legal guidelines to ensure project alignment with export control, telecoms and national security frameworks.
    • Collaborated with engineers to translate legal requirements into concrete project planning.
    Space law Compliance
  • Mentor · NORSTEC
    Volunteer mentorship · Norwegian space sector
    • Volunteer in the mentorship program at NORSTEC.
    • Supporting member organisations with regulatory questions in satellites, rocketry and labour/organisational law.
    Regulation Mentoring
  • Participant · Space Law Summer Programme 2025 — European Centre for Space Law (ECSL)
    Intensive two-week academic programme · Tallinn
    • Participated in an intensive two-week summer programme hosted by the European Centre for Space Law, featuring advanced lectures and seminars on international and European space law and cyber-security.
    • Worked on a comprehensive group project examining the legal implementation of a novel cyber-security solution in the space sector.
    • Presented the final project and legal analysis before an academic and professional jury.
    Space law Cyber security Compliance Policy

Public appearances

Articles

TV / Radio

In-person events

  • 28-29 May 2026
    Invited speaker · Fourth International “Space Law in Context” Conference
    International conference on space law and governance

Writing

I write about Buddhist philosophy, law, ethics, and emerging technologies. These essays reflect my thinking beyond formal legal work.

Law & policy

Forthcoming: currently writing a handbook on norwegian space regulations.

Philosophy

  • Written March 2025 · Published November 2025
    A Critique of Buddhist Tradition
    An analysis of non-self, universal compassion, and the limits of doctrinal expansion in major Buddhist schools.

Reflections

  • Written December 2024 · Published November 2025
    The Beauty in Life
    A reflective essay on mood, weather and change.

Contact

For speaking engagements, collaboration or legal research enquiries, feel free to reach out.

The best way to get in touch is via LinkedIn.

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