From Government To Private Space Sector with Agnieszka Lukaszczyk
Meet Agnieszka Lukaszczyk, founder and CEO of High Altitude Consulting, a company dedicated to shaping space policy, Earth observation, and space security. With deep experience in the space sector, Agnieszka has held pivotal roles, including Senior Director for European Affairs at Planet Labs and Senior Director at the Secure World Foundation. She has been a key figure in organizations such as the European Commission, where she led policy efforts related to space, and the United Nations, where she served as a space policy consultant.
Growing up in the Polish mountains, Agnieszka’s journey took a surprising turn when she entered the space industry by chance. Moving to the United States at 12 and later working for the Space Generation Advisory Council, she has become a leading expert in space security, an advocate for youth and women’s representation in the space sector.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• How Agnieszka’s unexpected entry into space policy shaped her career.
• The importance of perseverance in a male-dominated industry.
• How global challenges like climate change benefit from space technology.
• Why collaboration is crucial in solving Earth’s environmental issues.
• Agnieszka’s vision for more inclusive and impactful space policies.
Quote:
“I didn’t come from a scientific or technical background… I came into space purely by accident, and it just became a passion.”
- Agnieszka Lukaszczyk
Episode Links:
• Connect with Agnieszka Lukaszczyk on LinkedIn
• Agnieszka Lukaszczyk on Facebook
• Agnieszka Lukaszczyk on X
• Explore the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
• Discover more about Planet Labs
Credits:
Production by CxS Partners LTD
Executive Producer: Toby Goodman
Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner
Artwork: Ryan Field