The Space Court Foundation

The Space Court Foundation is an international space law and policy research and educational organisation incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US, and as an NGO in the Netherlands (EU).

Through our global internship program, institutional partnerships, academic research, and media, our multinational leadership team fosters greater understanding, awareness, and interest in the field of space law and policy.

We are committed to preserving the rule of law, advocating to enforce the legal frameworks that will shape humankind’s journey into space in the coming decades.

Through our marquee initiatives — the Space Court Law Library, the Student Space Law Journal, the Women in Space Law Podcast, and many space law historical 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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🚀 The Outer Space Treaty was signed on 27 January 1967

This landmark agreement became the foundation of international space law and still shapes how humanity explores and uses outer space today.

✨ Key principles of the Outer Space Treaty: Outer space is the province of all humankind; Space must be used for peaceful purposes; States are responsible for national space activities, including those carried out by private companies; Space exploration should be conducted for the benefit and in the interests of all countries; States are liable for damage caused by their space objects and Astronauts are considered envoys of humankind and must be assisted in case of distress.

Nearly 60 years later, as space becomes more crowded, commercialised, and contested, the principles of the OST are more relevant than ever.

Understanding space law is essential to ensuring that outer space remains safe, sustainable, and accessible for future generations.

#OuterSpaceTreaty #OST #SpaceLaw #SpaceEducation #SpaceGovernance #PeacefulUsesOfOuterSpace #SpaceForAll #SCF #SpaceCourtFoundaton

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🚀 The Outer Space Treaty was signed on 27 January 1967 This landmark agreement became the foundation of international space law and still shapes how humanity explores and uses outer space today. ✨ Key principles of the Outer Space Treaty: Outer space is the province of all humankind; Space must be used for peaceful purposes; States are responsible for national space activities, including those carried out by private companies; Space exploration should be conducted for the benefit and in the interests of all countries; States are liable for damage caused by their space objects and Astronauts are considered envoys of humankind and must be assisted in case of distress. Nearly 60 years later, as space becomes more crowded, commercialised, and contested, the principles of the OST are more relevant than ever. Understanding space law is essential to ensuring that outer space remains safe, sustainable, and accessible for future generations. #OuterSpaceTreaty #OST #SpaceLaw #SpaceEducation #SpaceGovernance #PeacefulUsesOfOuterSpace #SpaceForAll #SCF #SpaceCourtFoundaton

For the North American Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, the next deadline is fast approaching.

📅 Mark Your Calendar: 31 January 2026

This is your last chance to:
⭐ Receive the Author`s Response to Requests for Clarifications
⭐ Complete Regular Registration for your team

🚀 Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0LGK303n1UuUHsD015FzxhEqxhamuHq1RTqZHfGsvFLOMTw/viewform

📧 Questions?
Contact: lachsmoot-northamerica@iisl.space

#SpaceLaw #MootCourt #ManfredLachsMootCourt2026 #LawStudent #SpaceGovernance

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For the North American Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, the next deadline is fast approaching. 📅 Mark Your Calendar: 31 January 2026 This is your last chance to: ⭐ Receive the Author's Response to Requests for Clarifications ⭐ Complete Regular Registration for your team 🚀 Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0LGK303n1UuUHsD015FzxhEqxhamuHq1RTqZHfGsvFLOMTw/viewform 📧 Questions? Contact: lachsmoot-northamerica@iisl.space #SpaceLaw #MootCourt #ManfredLachsMootCourt2026 #LawStudent #SpaceGovernance

📣 The time has come to volunteer as a judge for this year`s North American Round of the IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law #MootCourt Competition!

The Space Court Foundation is seeking experienced legal professionals, academics, and space law experts to serve as volunteer judges for the IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (North American Rounds).

Event Details:

⚖️ Written Memorial Review: March 2–15
⚖️ Oral Rounds: March 26–27 | Washington, DC

This volunteer opportunity offers legal professionals the chance to contribute to the development of future leaders in #spacelaw, #internationallaw, and #globalspacegovernance while supporting one of the world’s most respected space law competitions.

Apply to serve as a volunteer judge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvO0aEKXEof_s8Gn95h7-haQLnsltaCwrau4mJ6IuuogahHA/viewform

Please share this opportunity with qualified colleagues and professional networks.

For more information about the 2026 competition, please visit: https://spacecourtfoundation.org/lachsmoot/

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📣 The time has come to volunteer as a judge for this year's North American Round of the IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law #MootCourt Competition! The Space Court Foundation is seeking experienced legal professionals, academics, and space law experts to serve as volunteer judges for the IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (North American Rounds). Event Details: ⚖️ Written Memorial Review: March 2–15 ⚖️ Oral Rounds: March 26–27 | Washington, DC This volunteer opportunity offers legal professionals the chance to contribute to the development of future leaders in #spacelaw, #internationallaw, and #globalspacegovernance while supporting one of the world’s most respected space law competitions. Apply to serve as a volunteer judge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvO0aEKXEof_s8Gn95h7-haQLnsltaCwrau4mJ6IuuogahHA/viewform Please share this opportunity with qualified colleagues and professional networks. For more information about the 2026 competition, please visit: https://spacecourtfoundation.org/lachsmoot/

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