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Yearbook of the International Institute of Space Law 2025
Insights from 2024
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This volume contains a selection of papers presented at the 67th Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space held in October 2024 in Milan, Italy as part of the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), focusing on the impact of emerging space technologies on space law.
The International Institute of Space Law (IISL) hosts this annual colloquium to examine how space law is advancing and developing in response to rapid technological progress and to support the rule of law in outer space.
Its membersâindividuals and institutions from over 40 countriesâare selected for their contributions to space law and related fields. IISL organizes the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, involving student teams from four global regions. It also serves as an official observer at UN COPUOS sessions, hosts various space law conferences, and publishes an annual Yearbook.
The International Institute of Space Law (IISL) hosts this annual colloquium to examine how space law is advancing and developing in response to rapid technological progress and to support the rule of law in outer space.
Its membersâindividuals and institutions from over 40 countriesâare selected for their contributions to space law and related fields. IISL organizes the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, involving student teams from four global regions. It also serves as an official observer at UN COPUOS sessions, hosts various space law conferences, and publishes an annual Yearbook.
Dr. P.J Blount is an Assistant Professor of Space Law at Durham University and a member of the Durham Space Research Centre. He currently serves as the Executive Secretary of the IISL.
Dr. Tanja Masson-Zwaan is assistant professor and deputy director of the International Institute of Air and Space Law at Leiden University, and president emerita of the IISL.
Rafael Moro-Aguilar is an Adjunct Professor of International Law at Florida International University and an Adjunct Professor of Space Law at Saint Thomas University, both at Miami, Florida. He currently serves as co-editor of the IISL Yearbook.
Ioana Bratu is an Assistant Professor in Space Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She is the Co-Director of Amsterdam Law & Technology Institute, the Coordinator of the Space Law & Sustainability Center, and the Founder of AI â Space Law Society.
Kai-Uwe Schrogl is Special Adviser for Political Affairs in ESA. He serves as President of IISL until 2025.
Dr. Tanja Masson-Zwaan is assistant professor and deputy director of the International Institute of Air and Space Law at Leiden University, and president emerita of the IISL.
Rafael Moro-Aguilar is an Adjunct Professor of International Law at Florida International University and an Adjunct Professor of Space Law at Saint Thomas University, both at Miami, Florida. He currently serves as co-editor of the IISL Yearbook.
Ioana Bratu is an Assistant Professor in Space Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She is the Co-Director of Amsterdam Law & Technology Institute, the Coordinator of the Space Law & Sustainability Center, and the Founder of AI â Space Law Society.
Kai-Uwe Schrogl is Special Adviser for Political Affairs in ESA. He serves as President of IISL until 2025.
The readership is is international, highly specialized, and includes both established experts and emerging professionals in the field of space law and policy. It is typically composed of:
Academics and Researchers in space law, international law, and related fields who seek authoritative analyses and updates on legal developments in outer space activities.
Legal Practitioners specializing in space law, international law, or aerospace sectors, who use the Yearbook as a reference for current debates, case studies, and evolving legal standards.
Policy Makers and Government Officials involved in national and international space policy, regulation, and diplomacy.
Students (especially those participating in moot courts or advanced legal studies) who rely on the Yearbook for research and educational purposes.
Industry Professionals from space agencies, private aerospace companies, and NGOs interested in the legal frameworks governing space activities.
International Organizations such as the United Nations and its committees, which monitor and contribute to the development of space law.
Academics and Researchers in space law, international law, and related fields who seek authoritative analyses and updates on legal developments in outer space activities.
Legal Practitioners specializing in space law, international law, or aerospace sectors, who use the Yearbook as a reference for current debates, case studies, and evolving legal standards.
Policy Makers and Government Officials involved in national and international space policy, regulation, and diplomacy.
Students (especially those participating in moot courts or advanced legal studies) who rely on the Yearbook for research and educational purposes.
Industry Professionals from space agencies, private aerospace companies, and NGOs interested in the legal frameworks governing space activities.
International Organizations such as the United Nations and its committees, which monitor and contribute to the development of space law.