The Organisation
Publications
Republic of Angani (Applicant) vs. Federal State of Bolvanger (Respondent)
Case Concerning The Protection Of Dark And Quiet Skies And The Freedom Of Scientific Investigation
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The International Institute of Space Law (IISL) is the global association for space law with individual and institutional members from almost 50 countries.
The IISL’s key mission is the promotion of further development of space law and expansion of the rule of law in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.
"The IISL is an association of all and for all, who intend to promote space law research, teaching, practising and diplomacy, which provides perspective, inclusion and adheres to the principle that the rule of law is at the basis for benefit, welfare, fairness, as well as efficiency.”
Kai-Uwe Schrogl, President
News & Information
- 2024 China Space Conference: Announcement of International Symposium on the Rule of Law in Outer Space
On April 25, the 2024 International Symposium on the Rule of Law in Outer Space will be held in Wuhan, China during the course of the 2024 China Space Conference. China Space Conference is held since 2018 and now it is the most influential space event in China and a high-end platform for promoting international… Read more: 2024 China Space Conference: Announcement of International Symposium on the Rule of Law in Outer Space - IISL at the 2024 Space Symposium
9 April 2024. Organised by Skip Smith (Greenberg Traurig) and supported by Dennis Burnett (Hawkeye 360), IISL partnered with the Space Foundation in setting up the one full day Space Law Track at the 2024 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. The programme (below) featured institutional as well as commercial legal issues and highly profiled speakers… Read more: IISL at the 2024 Space Symposium - IISL Board Member Fabio Tronchetti represents IISL
IISL Board Member Fabio Tronchetti represented the IISL in his capacity as IISL representative to IAA on matters related to the Moon Farside Protection and as Member of the IISL Board. The presentations were held recently during the First IAA Symposium on Moon Farside Protection and the European Interparliamentary Space Conference Workshop. During the 1st… Read more: IISL Board Member Fabio Tronchetti represents IISL - IISL Board Member publishes on SpaceWatchGL Geopolitics – China and the Moon
IISL Board Member Fabio Trionchetti published an article on Space Watch Global addressing the Chinese position towards lunar activities. The piece analyses China's position on lunar (and other celestial bodies) activities in light of the recent Chinese submission to the Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resource Activities of the Legal Subcommittee of the… Read more: IISL Board Member publishes on SpaceWatchGL Geopolitics – China and the Moon - IISL at UN/Portugal Policy Symposium
In preparation for the high-level UN/Portugal May Conference on Management and Sustainability of Outer Space Activities, the Portuguese Space Agency organised from 11 to 15 March an online preparatory Policy Symposium (https://www.unportugal.ptspace.pt/) . IISL was represented by its President Kai-Uwe Schrogl as moderator of the session on regional and national approaches on space sustainability and… Read more: IISL at UN/Portugal Policy Symposium