Tribute to Bin Cheng

The Journal of Space Law is dedicating a special issue reflecting on the legacy of Professor Bin Cheng.  The publication honours his tremendous contributions to the field. The Director of ISPL, Professor Sa’id Mosteshar, will guest edit the edition.  Leading space lawyers and policy experts will write about the future course of space policy and law.  They will reflect on his views and his many publications, through the lens of their own considerable expertise.

Professor Bin Cheng was a pioneer in air and space law.  He was also an inspiration to generations of lawyers, many of whom have become leading experts in the field.  He addressed every aspect of international space law, including issues of nationality, jurisdiction, juris action and juris faction, and posited the idea of the instant creation of customary international law. His equally important contributions to air law highlight his vision of the importance of both branches of international law.

Professor Mosteshar feels honoured to be involved in this project.  He writes, “Professor Cheng was a formative influence in my thinking, and became both an academic and a personal friend. He was one of the most thoughtful and scholarly people in public international law. This edition of the JSL will, I hope, be a suitable tribute to the work of our founding Honorary President. Those who knew him were tremendously enriched by his deep knowledge, generosity and unwavering courtesy.”

In honour of Professor Bin Cheng, the Journal is also sponsoring a writing competition for young lawyers.  The prize is a lifetime subscription to the JSL, and publication of the winning article in the tribute edition. Further details of the issue and the competition are on the JSL website.

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