International Institute of Space Law

Defining the principles governing outer space activities

Space law is an area of the law that encompasses national and international law governing activities in outer space.

The International Institute of Space Law (IISL) was founded in 1960. The purposes and objectives of the Institute include the cooperation with appropriate international organisations and national institutions in the field of space law and the carrying out of tasks for fostering the development of space law.

IISL news

4 Jan 2010	S. Neil Hosenball (1925-2009)
2 Dec 2009	4th Eilene M. Galloway Symposium - final programme
30 Nov 2009	Protecting the Lunar and Martian Environments
5 Nov 2009	4th IAASS Conference
26 Oct 2009	IISL Award Winners

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Who owns the Moon? National Geographic

Can you buy an acre of the Moon? The Times (London)

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Space-Related Writings and Publications of
Eilene M. Galloway 1957-2009
- A Work in Progress

The National Law School of India University team wins the Manfred Lachs Trophy.

2009 winners

The 53rd Annual Colloqium of the IISL will be held in Prague next October within the framework of IAC 2010.

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Obituary: S. Neil Hosenball