Jessup Problem: The Case Concerning Air & Outer Space Law (Peoples Astral Union v. Federation of Celestial States)
Topics: Space Law, Treaty Interpretation, Sovereignty in Outer Space, Liability Claims by Nationals
Location: International Inn, Washington, D.C.
Date: April 19, 1980
World Champion: Georgetown University Law Center (USA)
Team Members – Rosalie Lawlor, James McKowen, Barbara Miller, Susan Shepherd, Chistopher Torem
World Runner Up: University of Singapore (Singapore)
Team Members – Chia Chor Leong, Ivy Hwang
Best Oralist (Championship Round): Chia Chor Leong, University of Singapore (Singapore)
Championship Round Judges:
- Hon. Hans Blix – Under-Secretary of State for International Development & Cooperation, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
- Eilene Galloway – Honorary Director of the International Institute of Space Law of the International Astronautical Federation
- S. Neil Hosen
Problem Author(s):
- Harry H. Almond, Jr. – National War College
- Assistance from Brig. Gen. Martin Menter – USAF ret., President of U.S. Members of International Institute of Space Law
Jessup Fellow: Cynthia S. Huber
Administrative Assistant: Pamela M. Young
Best Oralist (International Rounds): Nicole Bours, University of Leiden (The Netherlands)
Best Oralist (US rounds): Mark Amador, Northwestern University
Best Applicant Memorial University of Washington (USA)
Best Respondent Memorial University of Washington (USA)
Best Memorial (International Rounds): University of Liberia (Liberia) (Applicant and Respondent)
Best Memorial (US Regional Rounds – Rutgers Award): McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (USA) (Applicant and Respondent)
Best Memorial (US rounds): University of Washington (USA) (Applicant and Respondent)
Competition Statistics:
- Number of Teams Worldwide: 195
- Number of Teams at the International Rounds: 35
- Number of Countries: 28
- Number of Countries at the International Rounds: 23
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