Dear IISL members, We will have a next IISL Happy Hour on 18 November 2022, 16:00-17:00 CET. The theme is the Review of IAC. IAC-22 was held 18-24 September in Paris. Many of us, IISL members attended IAC and involved with various activities including especially making a presentation and/or exchanging Read more…
The IISL Awards Dinner is an annual celebration of the excellent work in the field of space law done by members of the IISL. Specifically, it is an opportunity to recognize members with a variety of awards that acknowledge their hard work and dedication to the Institute and the broader space law community. Read more…
For fourteen years, the IISL Colloquium has been starting with the Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Young Scholars Session, where a specialist on space law provides a keynote lecture. This year, Prof. Armel Kerrest, an exceptional space law professor, gave this highlight lecture. Prof. Kerrest was followed by the presentations of young speakers. The session chairs Read more…
During IAC 2022 in Paris, IISL in cooperation with NASA and CSA hosted a special event on an update on the Artemis Accords. The event was moderated by IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl and hosted in the IISL meeting room at the Paris Convention Centre. It featured a panel discussion about Read more…
IISL President Emerita Tanja Masson-Zwaan was elected to the IAF Bureau during the IAC 2022 in Paris. She is one of four new IAF Vice Presidents, who were elected this year. Please see also the press release below. Tanja’s portfolio has been determined as Science and Academic Relations. The new Read more…
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…
IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl took part in the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2022 in Paris – amongst other activities – by giving a presentation on “How space law can help protecting the Moon Farside for Scientific Research”. The presentation was part of an IAA special session at IAC 2022 entitled 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 International Institute of Space Law (IISL) had the pleasure to host the Special Event “Towards European Space Legislation” on 20 September 2022. IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl introduced the Session and welcomed special guest Member of European Parliament Niklas Nienaß, who presented the concept for a European approach to regulating Read more…
The 2022 IISL Colloquium started with the 14° Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Young Scholars Session on 19 September 2022. Prof. Armel Kerrest gave the IISL Highlight Lecture and was followed by several talented young speakers.