Expertise: Space Situational/Domain Awareness (SSA/SDA); Mission Analysis; In-orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM); Space Security; Licensing and Regulation
Toby joined the Space Professionals Partnership network in November 2024. Beginning his space career in the UK Space Agency, Toby was Head of Orbital Systems within the Chief Engineer’s Office at the UK Space Agency, overseeing the technical aspects of UK spacecraft licensing and developing the UK licensing process and UK spaceflight policies, and supporting the creation of the 2018 Space Industry Bill. During this time, Toby developed technical licensing assessments for novel missions, including large constellations and active debris removal (ADR) missions. He headed the UK delegation to UN COPUOS several times, and represented the UK as policy lead for the IADC.
In 2020, Toby left the UK Space Agency to take up the role of Global Head of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) at Astroscale, later becoming Director of Government Relations and Space Policy. These roles involved supporting SSA needs and liaising with appropriate government departments, notably during Astroscale’s ELSA-d mission, an in-orbit demonstration of ADR technology. Subsequently, Toby became Head of HEO UK, developing novel space-based imaging, known as Non-Earth Imaging (NEI). Toby now works independently as director of SpaceROC, a consultancy company providing technical analysis and support within the space domain, predominantly in the fields of space safety, sustainability and resilience. Toby is also currently chair of the UKspace Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Working Group.
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