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.

Announcement: Space Law Research Guide Launches Open Access Feb 14th

In one week, the @spacecourtfdn Space Law Research Guide will become freely available to our space community.

Previously available by subscription, we`re now opening this comprehensive resource to everyone interested in space law and policy, from students to seasoned researchers.

We believe that making selected resources open access plays an important role in supporting the wider community, particularly in the context of the rapid development of space activities and the evolving regulatory landscape. By increasing accessibility, we hope the Space Law Research Guide can serve as a valuable reference for a broader range of stakeholders, fostering informed dialogue and capacity-building across the sector.

The Guide Provides Access To:
- Primary legal materials and national law compilations
- International treaties, agreements, and binding frameworks
- Domestic space regulations and policy documents
- Public law databases and non-binding instruments

Our mission is to advance understanding of #SpaceLaw and #SpacePolicy. Making this guide open access is the next step in that commitment!

Launch Date: February 14th, 2026

Consider it our Valentine’s Day gift to the community: opening access to knowledge that supports the responsible and sustainable future of space activities.

Questions? Reach out to us at: research.guide@spacecourtfoundation.org

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Announcement: Space Law Research Guide Launches Open Access Feb 14th

In one week, the @spacecourtfdn Space Law Research Guide will become freely available to our space community.

Previously available by subscription, we're now opening this comprehensive resource to everyone interested in space law and policy, from students to seasoned researchers.

We believe that making selected resources open access plays an important role in supporting the wider community, particularly in the context of the rapid development of space activities and the evolving regulatory landscape. By increasing accessibility, we hope the Space Law Research Guide can serve as a valuable reference for a broader range of stakeholders, fostering informed dialogue and capacity-building across the sector.

The Guide Provides Access To:
- Primary legal materials and national law compilations
- International treaties, agreements, and binding frameworks
- Domestic space regulations and policy documents
- Public law databases and non-binding instruments

Our mission is to advance understanding of #SpaceLaw and #SpacePolicy. Making this guide open access is the next step in that commitment!

Launch Date: February 14th, 2026

Consider it our Valentine’s Day gift to the community: opening access to knowledge that supports the responsible and sustainable future of space activities.

Questions? Reach out to us at: research.guide@spacecourtfoundation.org

EUROPEAN SPACE CONFERENCE – Key Reflections from SCF

Last week, SCF Officers Camilla Acquarone (@camiacquachefacose ), PhD, and Tamara Blagojevic (@tamara_zvezdana ) attended the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels, where Belgian chocolates accompanied coffee breaks and astronauts mingled with policymakers.

The shift in priorities was unmistakable as this year`s discussions focused less on the "what" and more on “the how”. Less visionary rhetoric combined with more action-oriented thinking. Industry voices weren`t just present, they were central to the conversation, reflecting the pragmatic urgency that has come to define European space policy in 2026.

Traditional focus areas, like sustainability and debris mitigation, have given way to a strategic, security-driven agenda. As Commissioner for Space and Defence, Andrius Kubilius, stated: "The war can come."

The message from speakers was clear: Europe must strengthen industrial capabilities and reduce external dependencies. Together we go further, but now we must go further and faster.

As space increasingly resembles a chess game rather than a race, engagements like this reinforce th@spacecourtfdn’s mission of advancing dialogue at the intersection of #SpaceLaw and #SpacePolicy.

#SpaceCourtFoundation #EuropeanSpacePolicy #SpaceSecurity

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EUROPEAN SPACE CONFERENCE – Key Reflections from SCF

Last week, SCF Officers Camilla Acquarone (@camiacquachefacose ), PhD, and Tamara Blagojevic (@tamara_zvezdana ) attended the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels, where Belgian chocolates accompanied coffee breaks and astronauts mingled with policymakers.

The shift in priorities was unmistakable as this year's discussions focused less on the "what" and more on “the how”. Less visionary rhetoric combined with more action-oriented thinking. Industry voices weren't just present, they were central to the conversation, reflecting the pragmatic urgency that has come to define European space policy in 2026.

Traditional focus areas, like sustainability and debris mitigation, have given way to a strategic, security-driven agenda. As Commissioner for Space and Defence, Andrius Kubilius, stated: "The war can come."

The message from speakers was clear: Europe must strengthen industrial capabilities and reduce external dependencies. Together we go further, but now we must go further and faster.

As space increasingly resembles a chess game rather than a race, engagements like this reinforce th@spacecourtfdn’s mission of advancing dialogue at the intersection of #SpaceLaw and #SpacePolicy.

#SpaceCourtFoundation #EuropeanSpacePolicy #SpaceSecurity

What`s shaping the future of space law? 🛰️⚖️

Here`s your SCF snapshot of key space law and policy events over the next 60 days.

At the @SpaceCourtFoundation, our mandate is to advance engagement in #SpaceLaw and #SpacePolicy through our research, communications, and #SpaceInternships. Attending and sharing these forums is essential to our mission, broadening access and knowledge across our community.

Know of an event we should include?

Share them in the comments!

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What's shaping the future of space law? 🛰️⚖️

Here's your SCF snapshot of key space law and policy events over the next 60 days.

At the @SpaceCourtFoundation, our mandate is to advance engagement in #SpaceLaw and #SpacePolicy through our research, communications, and #SpaceInternships. Attending and sharing these forums is essential to our mission, broadening access and knowledge across our community.

Know of an event we should include?

Share them in the comments!

🚀 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/

We are thrilled to announce that Marieta Valdivia Lefort (@marietaconstanza) has been appointed as the new Head of Internships and Senior Research Officer at the Space Court Foundation (SCF). She brings a public-policy and economics lens to space governance issues, including dark and quiet skies regulation (light/radio pollution and the impacts of satellite constellations), lunar exploration governance, information sharing for space sustainability, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Under Marieta’s leadership, the programme is undergoing a "research-first" reset.

Our interns will now work within dedicated research work streams to produce:
◾ Evidence-led policy research for global stakeholders.
◾ Comparative legal analysis of national and international frameworks.
◾ Publishable contributions that feed directly into SCF’s flagship projects.

The aim is straightforward, build credible and publishable work while widening access and developing early-career capacity in space law and policy.

For further information about the SCF internship programme, please visit: https://spacecourtfoundation.org/internship/

We look forward to the continued impact her expertise and vision will bring to the SCF community.

For more details on the SCF internship programme, visit: https://spacecourtfoundation.org/internship/

#SpaceLaw #SpaceGovernance #SpaceCourtFoundation #LegalInternship

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We are thrilled to announce that Marieta Valdivia Lefort (@marietaconstanza) has been appointed as the new Head of Internships and Senior Research Officer at the Space Court Foundation (SCF). She brings a public-policy and economics lens to space governance issues, including dark and quiet skies regulation (light/radio pollution and the impacts of satellite constellations), lunar exploration governance, information sharing for space sustainability, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Under Marieta’s leadership, the programme is undergoing a "research-first" reset.

Our interns will now work within dedicated research work streams to produce:
◾ Evidence-led policy research for global stakeholders.
◾ Comparative legal analysis of national and international frameworks.
◾ Publishable contributions that feed directly into SCF’s flagship projects.

The aim is straightforward, build credible and publishable work while widening access and developing early-career capacity in space law and policy.

For further information about the SCF internship programme, please visit: https://spacecourtfoundation.org/internship/

We look forward to the continued impact her expertise and vision will bring to the SCF community.

For more details on the SCF internship programme, visit: https://spacecourtfoundation.org/internship/

#SpaceLaw #SpaceGovernance #SpaceCourtFoundation #LegalInternship

🚀 Reflections on 20 Years of the Galloway Symposium

Last week, Space Court Foundation Board members were proud to take part in the 20th Annual Eilene M. Galloway IISL Symposium on Critical Issues in Space Law.

It was an honour for SCF Board member Jessica Noble to co-chair the symposium alongside Dr. Andrea Harrington (McGill Institute of Air and Space Law). Many thanks to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for hosting and to Greenberg Traurig, LLP for sponsoring the speakers’ dinner.

The Foundation actively contributed to key conversations shaping the future of space governance, including regional developments in space law across Africa, the EU’s upcoming Space Act, and the importance of Latin American states developing their own regulatory approaches. Discussions also explored the global nuclear space sector, highlighting the long-standing peaceful use of nuclear power in space, its growing commercial role, and the need for better public understanding of its safety.

We were also excited to share updates on upcoming Space Court Foundation initiatives and publications planned for 2026, including progress on the Haley Project.

Thank you to the organisers, speakers, and sponsors for a truly inspiring and forward-looking event.

#SpaceLaw #SpaceCourtFoundation #SpacePolicy #NuclearSpace #SpaceGovernance