In a new episode of the SSS program’s video series, Dr. Cassandra Steer, Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University College of Law and Mission Specialist with the ANU Institute for Space, sits down with Collin Ma, a Senior at UT Austin studying Mechanical Engineering and Director of Test Operations for the Texas Engineering Rocket Lab. After a discussion of her academic and professional background, Dr. Steer explains why it is important for the global space policy community to engage emerging space actors in the policy development process. Dr. Steer also discusses the potential value of integrating traditional ecological knowledge into space operations.