Ritanshu Lohani
Ritanshu Lohani is a researcher specializing in the outer space law and policy, with a particular focus on space security. She recently worked as a Graduate Professional with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, where among other things, she supported the organization of the 2024 Outer Space Security Conference in Geneva—one of the leading conferences in the field of space security, and also observed the multilateral discussions on space security.
Previously, she served as a Legislative Assistant to a Member of Parliament (LAMP Fellow) in India. Ritanshu is an Erasmus Mundus Scholar (2022-2024) in the International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development Programme. As part of this programme, she holds a Joint LL.M. from the University of Glasgow (Scotland) and Leuphana University (Germany), as well as an M.A. in International Security Studies from Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI), Spain. She completed her B.A.LL.B. at Lloyd Law College in India.
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Space is no longer a distant or isolated frontier, it has become a crucial part of our everyday ecosystem. From satellite navigation and global communications to climate monitoring and military activities, space systems underpin the functioning of modern society. As more actors engage in space and activities expand rapidly, the threats and risks to these space systems are multiplying.