Alison Macfarlane

Alison Macfarlane is a physicist and space policy expert who served as the first Chair of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee. She is known for her work on space regulation and policy, advocating for responsible development of commercial space activities. Macfarlane has also been involved with the Federal Communications Commission and has contributed to shaping regulations that support innovation while ensuring safety and sustainability in space operations. Her expertise helps balance technological progress with responsible oversight in the rapidly growing commercial space industry.