Maruška Strah

Maruška Strah is currently serving as the Secretary in the Slovenian Space Office at the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport of Republic of Slovenia. She has background in the field of space law, focusing on STM, security, and sustainability. She is serving as the Principal of Slovenia in the Artemis Accords, and is leading all Slovenian efforts in the UN Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and the EU. For her work and extensive contributions to the field of Space Traffic Management, Maruška received the Space Law Award for Young Achievers awarded by the International Institute of Space Law. From 2018 to 2023, Maruška was serving as the Executive Director of the WSWA (World Space Week Association). In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was honored with the prestigious International Astronautical Federation Young Space Leader Award in 2022. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree at Webster University Vienna. Currently, Maruška is pursuing a Ph.D. in Legal Studies at the Law Faculty of the University of Vienna. Her research primarily focuses on Space Traffic Management, which reflects her main area of interest and expertise. She is an active member of the International Institute of Space Law, where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Space Traffic Management Working Group. Maruška is also a member of the International Astronautical Federation Space Traffic Management Committee, the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety, and the European Centre for Space Law.