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Joint IISL ECSL KAS event on space law in Asia – registration open

Dear IISL Members,  The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung – Rule of Law Progrmme Asia (KAS), the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL), and our Institute are convening a joint event on Dialogue on Space Law in Asia.  The event will take place on 9 October 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CEST at the KAS Paris Office. Participation is possible both in person at the venue as well as online.  The event gives the floor to renowned experts Read more…

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IISL Awards Dinner Registration OPEN!

Dear IISL Members, The 2024 IISL Annual Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 19:00Palazzo Turati, Via Meravigli, 7, 20123 Milano, Italy Registration for the Dinner is now OPEN here: IISL Awards Dinner Registration IMPORTANT Note on Dietary Requirements: All dietary requirements and preferences have to be submitted to us by 5 October 2024, in order to ensure the delivery from the caterer. If you have questions, please contact us on Read more…

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IISL President participates in “out of this world” panel

IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl participated in an “out of this world” panel, taking place in the art studio of Dustin Yellin on 25 September 2024. What are the philosophical and cultural qualities of outer space? Who owns the moon? Should there be limits to the exploitation of outer space? What are the scientific consequences of interference with celestial bodies? How do we preserve celestial bodies sustainably? What are the existing regulation gaps and how do Read more…

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IISL lunch time events at IAC in Milan

Dear IISL Members,  During this year’s IAC in Milan, IISL will hold two special lunch time events: a General Counsel Roundtable and the presentation of the current work under the IISL Study Group on Legal Aspects of AI in space.  General Counsel Roundtable On Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 13-14 h in Green Hall 3 For this event, General Counsels from agencies and ministries are invited for a roundtable discussion of current issues General Counsels are dealing Read more…

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Register for IISL Happy Hour #17 on IAC

Dear IISL members,  The 17th IISL Happy Hour will be held on 26 September (Thursday) 12:30-13:30 h CEST (it could be extended until 14:00 h). This time, IISL Officers will share the important information with us, IISL members on the IAC 2024 , taking place in Milan, Italy from 14 to 18 October. To better prepare for and the make the most of the IAC 2024, please save the date and register the next IISL Read more…

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IISL invited to deliver Keynote speech at ITU Sustainability Forum

IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl gave a Keynote speech at the ITU Sustainability Forum, which took place on 10 and 11 September 2024 in Geneva. His presentation can be found below. The ITU Space Sustainability Forum brought together a wide range of stakeholders, also highlighting the longstanding efforts ITU is taking in guaranteeing sustainability in the uses of outer space. More information on the Forum as well as the programme can be found on the ITU’s website here.

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IISL Elections 2024: Run-off Elections – Voting Information

The IISL Elections 2024 for Board and Officers were successfully held between 15 June and 15 July 2024. The IISL elections this year offered one open Vice-President position (IISL Officer) and nine open positions on the IISL Board of Directors (IISL Director). The specific results will be announced soon, however there was a tie in the vote for two candidates for the ninth Director position. In accordance with the IISL Bylaws a run-off election is Read more…

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IISL Elections 2024: Run-off to be held 30 August to 15 September

Dear IISL Members,  The IISL Elections 2024 for Board and Officers were successfully held between 15 June and 15 July 2024. Participation in this years’ elections by IISL members in nominating and supporting candidates, and voting, was exceptionally high and we thank everyone for their participation in making the IISL Elections 2024 a truly democratic endeavour!  The IISL elections this year offered one open Vice-President position (IISL Officer) and nine open positions on the IISL Read more…

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Obituary: H.E. Judge Vladlen S. Vereshchetin

9 August 2024 IISL is saddened to announce the passing of H.E. Judge Vladlen S. Vereshchetin on 7 August 2024. Judge Vereshchetin was a strong promoter of space law and a great supporter of IISL. He joined the Board of Directors in 1982 and served as Vice President for over ten years. The Institute awarded him the Honorary Directorship in 1994, recognizing his outstanding contribution to space law. Judge Vereshchetin was an enthusiastic supporter of IISL’s Read more…

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