“Space exploration should reflect the best of humanity and embody its tenets of equity, innovation, adaptability, and sustainability.”

Gregory Radisic

2025 Top 30 Under 30

About

AGE: 29

PRONOUNS: He/Him

HOMETOWN: Hamilton, Ontario

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Calgary, AB

ORGANIZATIONS:

For All Moonkind Institute on Space Law and Ethics
Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Air & Space Law Section

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

I am most passionate about:

What specific issue(s) are you working to address, and what motivates you to do so?

My work focuses on creating equitable and sustainable legal frameworks for space exploration. Humanity’s reach into space, driven by rapid technological advancements, presents challenges such as the governance of shared resources, the protection of cultural heritage, and equitable access to the benefits of space technologies. These issues motivate my passion for shaping policies that balance innovation with ethical responsibility.

As a Fellow with the For All Moonkind Institute on Space Law and Ethics, I advocate for the protection of lunar heritage sites and fair governance structures. My past experiences include presenting on cultural heritage protection as a delegate at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, completing traineeships at both the European Space Agency and United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs, and attending the inaugural United Nations Sustainable Lunar Activities Conference.

Motivated by the belief that space exploration must serve all humankind, I strive to bridge public international law with private interests. Later this year, I look forward to continuing this research work when I commence a PhD in Law at Bond University. My doctoral research will focus on dispute resolution between public and private space actors, aiming to create transparent frameworks for collaboration and peaceful conflict resolution.

What is your foundation?

My foundation is built on a blend of curiosity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to finding pragmatic solutions for real-world challenges. I have always been drawn to bridging gaps between innovation and governance, focusing on how law can adapt to new frontiers like space exploration. My academic journey across diverse disciplines—from science to business to law—has taught me the value of interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex problems.

What truly shaped me was my work on global initiatives during the pandemic. Whether contributing to United Nations projects or advocating for the protection of lunar heritage through For all Moonkind, these experiences reinforced my belief in the power of collaboration to address challenges. Mentors, family, and peers have been instrumental in my path, instilling in me the values of integrity, hard work, and a vision for an equitable future. They remind me that lasting change is a collective effort, not a solo endeavor.

What is your vision for the future?

I envision a future where space exploration is a model for global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation. My work aims to establish legal systems that ensure fair resource distribution, cultural heritage protection, and conflict resolution in space. Personally, I hope to lead initiatives that empower diverse communities to benefit from the opportunities of the space economy. Success would mean seeing my work contribute to sustainable progress and inclusive representation in this final frontier.

Photo of Gregory delivering For All Moonkind’s Technical Presentation, titled “Cultural Heritage’s Role in Maintaining Peaceful Purposes”, to Member State delegations attending the 67th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space in Vienna, Austria. “It is time to celebrate, identify and safeguard the sites and objects beyond Earth that memorialize human achievements of outstanding universal value. These historical artifacts are our most precious – and often vulnerable – resources in space.”

Gregory, seated centre bottom right, representing For All Moonkind as a delegate attending the first “United Nation Conference on Sustainable Lunar Activities” which convened heads of space agencies, scientific and legal experts, and relevant stakeholders from both the public and private sector, to understand the common approaches, complexities, and challenges to lunar activities, as well as identify possible avenues for global coordination.

Photo of Gregory taken in the United Nations offices located within the Vienna International Centre on Day 3 of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

Photo of Gregory taken outside the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), where he previously worked as an intern for the Office of the Director, Simonetta Di Pippo. Highlights of his time at UNOOSA include helping to organize the UN Space4Women initiative and 2021 World Space Forum, titled “Space 4 Climate Action.”