Space Court Foundation

Founded in 2018, The Space Court Foundation is an international space law and policy research and educational organisation. Through our global internships, research partnerships, and community media we foster greater understanding, awareness, and interest in the field of space law.

We are committed to preserving and promoting the rule of law in space. We advocate for enforcement of the legal frameworks that are shaping humankind’s journey into space.

Through our marquee initiatives — the Space Court Law Library, the Student Space Law Journal, Stellar Decisis, and the Women in Space Law Podcast, and through other research projects and grants — we produce educational materials fostering academic scholarship, and professional discourse.

We engage in partnerships and collaborations to help increase awareness of the importance of space law and how disputes in space may be resolved as humans venture farther from Earth.

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🚀 Is Outer Space for Everyone?

This week, our Co-Founder, Christopher Hearsey, sat down with the team at the We Fixed It, You`re Welcome podcast to discuss the rapidly shifting landscape of space exploration. They explored key questions facing the industry today, such as whether we should all get on board with space tourism and whether private companies are truly equipped to lead exploration and development.

A conversation definitely worth listening to!

Listen to the full episode here:
🎧Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-outer-space-for-everyone/id1765605600?i=1000758426936
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3G9iY6m2t8W9KjX1zR6vS4

#NewSpace #SpacePolicy #Podcast #SpaceLaw

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🚀 Is Outer Space for Everyone? This week, our Co-Founder, Christopher Hearsey, sat down with the team at the We Fixed It, You're Welcome podcast to discuss the rapidly shifting landscape of space exploration. They explored key questions facing the industry today, such as whether we should all get on board with space tourism and whether private companies are truly equipped to lead exploration and development. A conversation definitely worth listening to! Listen to the full episode here: 🎧Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-outer-space-for-everyone/id1765605600?i=1000758426936 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3G9iY6m2t8W9KjX1zR6vS4 #NewSpace #SpacePolicy #Podcast #SpaceLaw

Save the Date for the 2027 @iisl Manfred Lachs Moot Court Competition!

As we`ve just wrapped up another successful North American regional round, we`re thrilled to announce the dates for the 2027 Manfred Lachs Moot Court Competition.

For those unfamiliar with the competition, the Manfred Lachs Moot Court is one of the most prestigious space law competitions in the world, bringing together the brightest student minds to engage with real-world issues in space law and policy.

Have questions about the competition? Reach out to the team at lachsmoot-northamerica@iisl.space.

In the meantime, don`t miss the 2026 World Finals at the International Astronomical Conference in Antalya, Turkey (3–6 October 2026). This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the global space law community and get inspired for next year.

#MootCourt #SpaceLaw #ManfredLachs #IISL

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Save the Date for the 2027 @iisl Manfred Lachs Moot Court Competition! As we've just wrapped up another successful North American regional round, we're thrilled to announce the dates for the 2027 Manfred Lachs Moot Court Competition. For those unfamiliar with the competition, the Manfred Lachs Moot Court is one of the most prestigious space law competitions in the world, bringing together the brightest student minds to engage with real-world issues in space law and policy. Have questions about the competition? Reach out to the team at lachsmoot-northamerica@iisl.space. In the meantime, don't miss the 2026 World Finals at the International Astronomical Conference in Antalya, Turkey (3–6 October 2026). This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the global space law community and get inspired for next year. #MootCourt #SpaceLaw #ManfredLachs #IISL

“The process of education in international law has to be continuously improved in all dimensions, adapted, and perfected.”

— Manfred Lachs

In the spirit of Judge Lachs’ call to continuously adapt our study of the law, we are thrilled to announce our official Book Sponsors for this year’s IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court North American Oral Rounds. Our sponsors have kindly provided essential resources to help our competitors navigate the legal complexities of our future in space:

For Every Participant: Each student will receive a copy of Edward Elgar Publishing`s “International Space Law and Space Laws of the United States” by Steve Mirmina and Caryn Schenewerk.

For the Winners: Our regional champions will receive a copy of De Gruyter Brill’s “The Spationary” edited by Lucien Rapp.

We look forward to seeing all our competing teams tomorrow in D.C. as we commence oral pleadings!

#ManfredLachs #SpaceLaw #MootCourt

(Quote Source: Bartłomiej Krzan, `Manfred Lachs and His Teacher in International Law` in Teaching International Law.)

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“The process of education in international law has to be continuously improved in all dimensions, adapted, and perfected.” — Manfred Lachs In the spirit of Judge Lachs’ call to continuously adapt our study of the law, we are thrilled to announce our official Book Sponsors for this year’s IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court North American Oral Rounds. Our sponsors have kindly provided essential resources to help our competitors navigate the legal complexities of our future in space: For Every Participant: Each student will receive a copy of Edward Elgar Publishing's “International Space Law and Space Laws of the United States” by Steve Mirmina and Caryn Schenewerk. For the Winners: Our regional champions will receive a copy of De Gruyter Brill’s “The Spationary” edited by Lucien Rapp. We look forward to seeing all our competing teams tomorrow in D.C. as we commence oral pleadings! #ManfredLachs #SpaceLaw #MootCourt (Quote Source: Bartłomiej Krzan, 'Manfred Lachs and His Teacher in International Law' in Teaching International Law.)

The countdown has officially begun! We`re heading to Washington, DC, on 26 and 27 March for the 2026 IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court North American Oral Rounds.

We would like to sincerely thank our distinguished sponsors for making this competition possible: @hoganlovells (Host Sponsor), @dlapiper (Dinner Sponsor), and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman (Supporting Sponsor).

Their support advances the @spacecourtfdn mission to foster the next generation of legal practitioners that will preserve and enforce the rule of law as we journey into space.

To all the competing teams, best of luck with your final preparations, and we`ll see you in D.C!

#ManfredLachs #SpaceLaw #MootCourt

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The countdown has officially begun! We're heading to Washington, DC, on 26 and 27 March for the 2026 IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court North American Oral Rounds. We would like to sincerely thank our distinguished sponsors for making this competition possible: @hoganlovells (Host Sponsor), @dlapiper (Dinner Sponsor), and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman (Supporting Sponsor). Their support advances the @spacecourtfdn mission to foster the next generation of legal practitioners that will preserve and enforce the rule of law as we journey into space. To all the competing teams, best of luck with your final preparations, and we'll see you in D.C! #ManfredLachs #SpaceLaw #MootCourt

WHAT WE BRING TO THE SPACE COMMUNITY​

OUR PARTNERS

The European Space Policy Institute
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

Leiden University International Institute of Air and Space Law

University of Nebraska College of Law

McGill University
Institute of Air and Space Law

University of Mississippi Center for Air and Space Law

International Space University

Open Lunar
Foundation

International Institute for the Unification of Private Law

IISL Manfred Lachs
Space Law Moot Court

International Institute
of Space Law

Northumbria Law School