The Space Generation Advisory Council is proud to announce Scott Schneider as one of the 2025 Pioneer Award Recipients for his outstanding contributions to the organisation. He has been nominated and voted for, by several Executive Committee Members who were part of the Jury for the Award.
About Scott
Scott is the Managing Director of Raker, a curated team of experts assisting capability growth and asset protection for actors in distributed governance, in aerospace and in international business. He is also Special Counsel at International Aerospace Law & Policy Group with his areas of expertise including law reform, public international law and licensing for space activities.
In 2020 Scott led the team obtaining Australia’s first commercial launch and spaceport approvals and has contributed to several key legal developments facilitating NewSpace launch activities. He holds a Master of Laws in Air and Space Law and teaches law and economics to undergraduates, MBA students and professionals around the world.
Scott’s work focuses on the development of law and policy in the interests of entrepreneurship and community welfare. In this pursuit, Scott serves on the council of Live and Let Live, a global movement working for all law to protect everyone living in any peaceful way they choose.
History with SGAC
Supporting as a member of and friend to SGAC since 2017, Scott took the opportunity to increase his involvement in SGAC’s executive and strategic priorities by joining the Office of the General Counsel in 2024.
Since coming on board with the central team, Scott has contributed with his experience in corporate governance, contracting and liability management to progress the internal mechanisms for smooth internal management and to help maintain SGAC’s professional reputation.
While receiving this award, Scott said:
It is anyway a privilege to be part of SGAC’s important mission and to contribute to its open culture. Having been accepted into the executive team with open arms upon joining the Office of the General Counsel adds to my sentiments with receiving the Pioneer Award. I truly was so warmly welcomed by the leadership team, which makes the performance of my work all the more manageable.
Most of all, I can hardly say enough about how vital it was to be alongside Nicolas Moraitis in the Office of General Counsel. Nicolas is a cornerstone in many matters and was my doorway into understanding much of the important SGAC ethos. My accomplishments are recognised to this degree only because of the culture of SGAC and because of Nicolas’ efforts.
Beyond my term in this role, I truly wish the best for the executive committee and all volunteers and members in their journeys. SGAC has certainly inspired me.
