Adriane Mandakunis is a Regulatory Specialist and Paralegal at Aegis Space Law, where she supports attorneys and clients in navigating complex legal and compliance matters within the commercial space industry. Her work focuses on telecommunications, commercial remote sensing licensing, satellite regulations, and export compliance. She plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting efficient, well-coordinated legal operations across matters.
Adriane holds an undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from Liberty University and is certified as an Export Compliance Professional-EAR/ITAR (ECoP®) through the Export Compliance Training Institute. She has also earned certifications in Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, Radio Frequency Spectrum Management, Space Mission Design and Operations, and is a Commercial Space Regulatory Professional (CSRP). These credentials complement her work supporting clients across the commercial space and satellite sectors.
As a military spouse, Adriane brings a unique perspective shaped by adaptability and resilience, developed through years of living and working in diverse environments around the world.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring new hiking trails, getting lost in a good book, and cherishing moments with her loved ones, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and her beloved canine companion.
for the commercial space industry
Adriane focuses her practice in the following areas (with the following percentages showing approximate time spent per area for current clients)