Bridging Innovation and Regulation for the New Space Economy

Experienced counselors providing plain-English guidance to Launch Providers, Satellite Operators, Defense Contractors, and emerging tech firms on export controls, licensing, corporate governance, and national security.

Practice Areas

Six integrated disciplines to protect your mission from concept through orbit.

International Trade & Export Controls

ITAR, EAR, OFAC compliance, CFIUS filings, and cross-border structuring for aerospace ventures.

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Key Services

  • ITAR, EAR & OFAC sanctions compliance
  • CFIUS filings & FDI strategy
  • FCPA compliance & anti-corruption
  • Artemis Accords & cislunar policy advisory

Launch, Spectrum & Licensing

FAA Part 450 licensing, FCC satellite authorizations, orbital coordination, and debris compliance.

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Key Services

  • FAA Part 450 launch & reentry licensing
  • FCC satellite & ITU coordination
  • NOAA remote sensing licensing
  • Orbital Debris Assessment & collision avoidance

Corporate Counsel & Venture Finance

Fractional GC services, SAFE/convertible notes, M&A, launch services agreements, and supply chain contracts.

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Key Services

  • Outside General Counsel & board advisory
  • Entity formation & VC fundraising
  • M&A, divestitures & succession planning
  • Launch Services & Hosted Payload agreements

IP Strategy & Data Rights

Government data rights structuring, tech transfer licensing, trademark management, and digital asset advisory.

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Key Services

  • Limited vs. Unlimited Rights in federal contracts
  • Tech transfer & SaaS licensing frameworks
  • Trademark portfolios & trade secret protection
  • AI-generated content & copyright advisory

National Security & Government Contracting

FAR/DFARS compliance, CMMC cybersecurity, Other Transaction Authority, and facility security clearances.

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Key Services

  • FAR/DFARS compliance & bid protests
  • CMMC, NIST & CCPA/GDPR frameworks
  • Defense advisory & Gray Zone operations
  • Facility clearances & classified protocols

Strategic Dispute Resolution

Commercial arbitration, regulatory defense before SEC and State, internal investigations, and ethics governance.

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Key Services

  • JAMS & AAA commercial arbitration
  • SEC & Treasury regulatory defense
  • Internal audits & risk assessments
  • Professional liability & firm governance

How We Work

We provide Boards and senior management with practical, plain-English guidance to execute on their mission.

Bradford Kimball

Head of Aerospace Law Group

Bradford Kimball leads VSSF Aerospace Law Group, serving as trusted counsel to launch providers, satellite operators, defense contractors, startups, and technology firms. His practice bridges innovation and regulation, helping clients navigate export controls, government contracting, corporate governance, and the rapidly evolving landscape of NewSpace.