Expert webinar: Understanding why the space economy is an ideal venue for money laundering and what can be done about it
About this Event

Space: The Next Frontier for Money Laundering?

Understanding why the space economy is an ideal venue for money laundering and what can be done about it

The Space economy, on track to pass the trillion-dollar mark by the end of the decade, is an ideal environment for money laundering. Space industry is inherently international, with opaque corporate entities pursuing high-dollar cross-border deals that are governed by few enforceable laws. It’s a money launderer’s dream come true. The risk of space money laundering affects financial institutions, space corporations, government agencies, and law enforcement. What can be done to mitigate this potential risk? This presentation will offer some insights and possible solutions.

Presented by Kenneth Rijock, a former money launderer turned financial crimes consultant, and Marc Feldman, co-author of the book (Wiley, 2025), this webinar will discuss the following topics:

- Why space is such a potentially appealing venue for money laundering

- Space money laundering scenarios

- The prospective players in space money laundering

- The deficiency of current space law and law enforcement in combatting space money laundering

- Potential solutions to the space money laundering problem

Potential Audiences: Finance, Insurance, Venture Capital, Space Industries, Military/Intelligence, Government

About the Speakers

Marc Feldman is managing partner of Eonia Capital Management, an aerospace/space and defense-based venture capital fund. Marc has more than thirty-five years of experience in commercializing technologies and scaling startups. He has led teams across various industries, including life sciences, entertainment, media, telecommunications, consumer products, and aerospace/space. Having worked at and advised Shamrock Capital, Disney, Interpublic Group, Univisa Satellite Services and News Corp, Marc has extensive experience globally, including in Asia, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Kenneth Rijock is a financial crime consultant. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the field of money laundering, as a practicing “laundryman,” financial compliance consultant, and trainer/lecturer to law and intelligence agencies including the FBI. He has testified three times before U.S. Congressional committees. Rijock is a veteran of the conflict in Vietnam and Cambodia, and holds the Combat Infantryman's Badge and Bronze Star Medal. Ken is the author of the book . He lives in Miami, Florida.

About CSCPG

The Center for Study of Space Crime, Policy, and Governance (CSCPG) is an independent, nonpartisan think tank whose purpose is to serve as a policy resource for government officials and business executives on issues related to space governance, sovereignty, commerce, law, crime, and piracy.