Laura Montgomery is a space law expert, science fiction author, and proprietor of Ground Based Space Matters, where she specializes in regulatory issues related to private spaceflight and commercial space activities. A former attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration, Montgomery played a key role in shaping the legal framework for commercial space launches in the United States. She is known for her clear advocacy for minimal regulation to support space innovation and exploration. As a science fiction writer, she blends legal insight with speculative storytelling, often addressing themes of liberty, law, and governance in space settings.