ISPL Director Awarded CBE

Professor Sa’id Mosteshar’s contribution to space policy and law was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday List.

He wishes to acknowledge all of those whose help and support have made this possible.  “I owe this award to many colleagues both within the Institute and the wider community, who generously shared their insight and experience over the years.  I must first mention the late Professor Bin Cheng, who encouraged and guided my early space law work.  He was a role model in so many ways, and the fact that he entrusted me with the teaching of my first space law course was a tremendous compliment.

“My thanks go to past and present Trustees, members of the Faculty and colleagues at institutions such as ESA, UNOOSA, ESPI, IISL, the UK Space Agency, NASA, JAXA, UCL, Imperial College and many other academic institutions.  Our collaborations have been rewarding and productive.  My association with the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies has been immensely valuable.  Within ISPL, Dr Christoph Beischl, Jean Kay and Ray Chandler have provided excellent research and administrative support.

“So many people have made my work a pleasure that it would be impossible to thank them all individually. I must mention, though, a few who have been extraordinarily supportive.  Professor Kevin Madders has been a friend and a stalwart of the Institute since its inception.  Professor Richard Crowther has generously shared the benefit of his deep scientific and policy expertise.  He also produces excellent honey.

“Professor David Southwood has unfailingly shared his scientific knowledge and deep understanding of space institutions and has provided wise counsel.  His co -Trustees Lawrie Haynes and Professor Sir Martin Sweeting bring their vast sector familiarity and governance experience to guide me and the Institute.

“I am humbled and immensely pleased by this award.”