The University of Nebraska Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law Program was proud to sponsor the International Institute of Space Law Manfred Lachs Moot Court Finals and the Annual Awards Banquet during the 2022 International Astronautical Congress in Paris. Nebraska’s faculty and leadership have been long time members and supporters of Read more…
On September 21, IISL Board Member Elina Morozova (Intersputnik) won the IAC 2022 Interactive Presentation Award on Space and Society (Category E) with her paper titled: “On the 55th Anniversary of the Rescue Agreement: the drafting history and contribution to strengthening international cooperation”. The author provided an expert review of Read more…
The IISL’s schedule at IAC 2022 in Paris has been updated to include the location for the Space Traffic Management: the IAF/IAA/IISL Initiative: Saturday 17th, from 10:30 to 12:00, Room W03, Hall 7, Level 3. Please find below the updated overview schedule of the IISL’s activities at the upcoming IAC Read more…
The IISL’s schedule at IAC 2022 in Paris has been updated to include one more Special Event: Member of European Parliament Niklas Nienaß will speak on the topic Towards European Space Legislation. The event will be introduced by IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl. The Special Event will take place on Tuesday, Read more…
Please find below an overview schedule of the IISL’s activities at the upcoming IAC in Paris, ready for download at your convenience. More information on the special event can be found in the flyer below. The IISL Awards Dinner will be held at the Mercure Paris Vaugirard Porte de Versailles, Read more…
The 2023 Lachs Moot Court Competition case has been published, Argyliam v. Koligian. This case concerns the use of lasers and other anti-satellite weapons in outer space. The case illustrates how the positioning of laser systems (The Palver) in orbit around the Earth by a State (Argyliam), combined with the Read more…
In December 2020, a New Year essay competition for students from universities of Russia and other CIS countries was held to foster interest in space law during the pandemic. The competition replaced a traditional all-Russian meeting for IISL members and friends, which could not be convened last year due to the Covid-19-related Read more…
The International Institute of Space Law (“IISL”) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that by unanimous vote, it has approved Latin America as its 5th Region. Latin America joins the North American, European, Asia Pacific and African Regions. Regional winners receive financial support to attend the World Finals. The Read more…
The International Institute of Space Law is delighted to announce that the problem for the 2021 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition has now been released and is published on the Institute’s website (please see here). The case between the (fictional) States of Proclivia and Asteria involves the activities Read more…
Dear AP Teams: Here is more important information regarding the revised AP competition: • BIT will handle Memorial grading in the normal manner and announce scores on 25 April. International and AP Regional Rules applicable to Memorials are to be followed. After this initial grading is complete, BIT will advise Read more…