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First fine for space debris: A warning for space companies
The first fine for space debris has been issued. An American company that had failed to clean up its space junk has been fined $150.000.
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Scientists discover the largest stellar black hole in the Milky Way
A European team of astronomers has discovered the largest stellar black hole in the Milky Way. It is more than thirty times as massive as our sun and is located in the constellation of Aquila, about two thousand light-years from Earth. The astronomers stumbled upon the black hole by chance while preparing…
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First MIRI-image by the James Webb Space Telescope
The alignment of the James Webb Space Telescope is complete. The space observatory is able to capture sharp, well-directed images with each of its four powerful scientific instruments on board. The MIRI instrument, on which Professor of Molecular Astrophysics Ewine van Dishoeck also worked, was the…
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Tanja Masson-Zwaan: 'Rules in space are to everyone’s advantage'
Space is of enormous strategic value. Having rules in space therefore is to everyone’s advantage.
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Tanja Masson-Zwaan: 'Space race between US and China requires international agreements'
Various countries are planning new missions to the Moon. Not just for prestige and science, but also to extract raw materials.
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Elitsa Kortenska
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Nicolette Mout
Faculty of Humanities
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Arash Pourebrahimi Andouhjerdi
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Rik de Ruiter
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Brendan Carroll
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Dimiter Toshkov
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Bryan Verheul
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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The role of space in driving sustainability, security, and development on Earth
A new report reveals five actions that leaders can take to contribute to economic development, advance global security and sustainability, and make space a safe and globally accessible domain.
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How Euclid will reveal the dark side of the Universe
ESA’s Euclid mission is to reveal the dark side of the Universe. But how? Professor of Observational cosmology Henk Hoekstra explains it in his interview with Space Team Europe and Horizon Magazine. He uses enlightening examples such as… a swimming pool! Listen to Henk Hoekstra to understand how Euclid…
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IIASL visits key European aviation stakeholders in Brussels
Leiden Law School’s International Institute of Air and Space Law visited key European aviation stakeholders in Brussels where IIASL staff and students were able to engage with those directly involved in ensuring that the EU aviation sector is safe, resilient and sustainable.
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Hisashi Owada
Faculty of Humanities
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Helen Steele
Faculty of Humanities
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Benjamin Tidå
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Marijke Melles
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Valentin Vandendaele
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Mark Klaassen
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Leiden University wins the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition
The Leiden University team representing the International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL) won the World Finals of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition that took place in Paris on 20 September 2022.
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Mapping the universe with a NWO grant of 3.1 million
With the new Euclid satellite, scientists are going to map a large part of the sky. The satellite ofthe European Space Agency (ESA) will soon give them a better view of the galaxies and matter in the universe. Professor of Galactic Astronomy Koen Kuijken and a team of Dutch scientists are receiving…
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morphology relevant to the cladistic position of Tocharian in Indo-European
PhD defence
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Amy Verdun
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Willemien den Ouden
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Christina Luise Toenshoff
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Nikki Ikani
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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IIASL alumni receive awards from the International Institute of Space Law
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) that took place last week in Paris was extremely successful for IIASL.
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Miguel John Versluys
Faculteit Archeologie
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Loes Oudenhuijsen
Afrika-Studiecentrum
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‘Everyone will benefit from rules in space’
From a billionaires’ space race to the launch of tens of thousands of minisatellites: space is becoming busier than ever. This means more than enough work for Tanja Masson-Swaan, an assistant professor at the Institute of Air and Space Law at Leiden University. Because who makes the rules and makes…
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Tracking the origin and evolution of molecules in space
How do molecules originate and evolve in space? And how does that ultimately determine the chemical composition of planets and their atmospheres? The Dutch Astrochemistry Network (DANIII) receives 1.6 million euros from NWO to find out. A large group of Leiden astronomers and chemists is contributing:…
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Ton van Gestel
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Xingni Jiang
Science
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Jelle Brands
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Gaia data maps globular cluster, gravitational lensing and asteroids with great precision
The European Space Agency (ESA) has published an interim data release from Gaia, the space telescope mapping out the Milky Way in 3D. The first scientific papers published today reveal half a million stars in the Omega Centauri globular cluster, nearly 400 candidate gravitational lensers and the positions…
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Satellite Information in the Humanitarian Domain: Legal and Space-Related Developments
In February 2023, the International Institute of Air and Space Law and the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum for International Humanitarian Law organised a seminar on the topic of 'The optimisation of the use of satellite information in the humanitarian domain – Legal and space-related developments' at Leiden…
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Balancing the green and just transition: the case of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Lecture, European Union Seminar
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EU Global Gateway Strategy: Transforming relations with African countries in light of the China challenge?
Lecture, European Union Seminar
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Who's Watching Brussels? Why the EU deserves better watchdogs
Lecture, European Union Seminar
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Advice to EU on looted art claims: ‘An agency could bring order to the legal chaos’
What practical steps can we take to resolve cross-border claims to looted art and prevent illicit trafficking in cultural goods? That's what the European Parliament asked Leiden legal scholar Evelien Campfens. Her advice: develop a registration system, issue art with a ‘passport’ and set up a European…
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European Commission appoints Joris Larik to pool of arbitrators
The European Commission has appointed Dr. Joris Larik, Assistant Professor of Comparative, EU and International Law at Leiden University College The Hague, to a new pool of individuals ‘suitable for appointment as arbitrator’ in the framework of the European Union’s bilateral trade agreements.
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NRC on Federica Casano’s research into European tax havens
In Europe, citizens have a right of access to government information. The European Commission, however, has various methods to prevent this. For example, destroying all e-mails, invoking state security and protection of privacy, and not taking minutes. As a result, it is almost impossible to review…
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Jorrit Rijpma
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Seda Gürkan
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Diplomacy may look very different in space than on Earth
A symposium on space diplomacy for experts and the general public will take place in The Hague on Monday 12 June. Everyone has an interest in learning more about this topic, says Professor Jan Melissen. ‘The scope of international relations has expanded beyond our planet.’
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‘I want to connect young people and the European Parliament’
Olivier Morskate studied Public Administration at Leiden University and did an internship at the European Parliament's Liaison Office.
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‘Space Court’ United Arab Emirates: ambitious, but not new
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it is to open a so-called ‘Space Court’ which will operate as an arbitral tribunal for space-related disputes.