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.
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Interview with Tanja Masson-Zwaan
Tanja Masson-Zwaan became President of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) on 1 January 2008.
As her term in office begins, she gives her thoughts upon the past, present and future of the Institute.
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 The IISL now has its own Facebook presence |
| see the IISL on Facebook |
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| The IISL has its own LinkedIn group |
| see IISL on LinkedIn |
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| Part of its 50th birthday celebrations, NASA recently paid tribute to an IISL founder, Dr Eilene Galloway. |
| NASA honours IISL pioneer |
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The University of New South Wales (Australia) team wins the Manfred Lachs Trophy. |
| 2008 winners |
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| The 52nd Annual Colloqium of the IISL will be held in Daejeon next October within the framework of IAC 2009. |
| more information |
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| Individuals and institutions insterested in the field of space law or other space activities may be elected as members. |
| become a member |
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| Obituary: Lee Morse Love |
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