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Ask Sophie: As an immigrant, how can I work in space tech?
As we dive in to the work of commercial space technology and startups, it’s important to start with an overview of some of the basics.
I’ve heard that most space tech companies are reluctant to hire individuals on F-1 student visas due to export rules and other compliance issues. Listen to my chat with Bailey Reichelt, a regulatory and corporate attorney who focuses on this topic as it relates to the commercial space industry and tech startups. ITAR(International Traffic in Arms Regulations) controls the export and import of military-grade products, services, software, and data, such as space tech.
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