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SPACE LAW CONFERENCE 2005
Bringing Space Benefits to the Asian region
26-29 June 2005 · Hotel Atria · Bangalore · India
jointly organised and co-sponsored by
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO);
Astronautical Society of India (ASI);
International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
ASI · ISRO Satellite Centre, Airport road,
Vimana pura, Bangalore- 560017, India

IISL · Web: www.iafastro-iisl.com ·
E-mail: secretary@iafastro-iisl.com


Introduction Programme Organisers/
Co-sponsors		 Conference information Conference Venue
Registration Fee Local Conference Secretariat Accomodation General Information  
Introduction


This conference is being organised as the third in a series of regional space law conferences initiated in 2001 by the International Institute of Space Law with the aim of bringing space law and policy specialists together in a specific region to discuss topics of particular interest to that region, thus allowing interested parties from various backgrounds to meet and interact with experts from all over the world and promoting mutual understanding and cooperation for the benefit of all parties.

It will soon be eight years since the United Nations adopted the Declaration on International Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for the Benefit and in the Interest of All States, Taking into Particular Account the Needs of Developing Countries. India was one of the key states in achieving this declaration, and the time has come to conduct a first general assessment as to what extent the benefits of space and space activities have actually materialised, focusing in this regard on the developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

The IISL is very pleased to co-organise this third Regional Space Law Conference in cooperation with the Astronautical Society of India, with sponsorship of ISRO and Antrix Corporation .

The meeting will be held back-to-back with a Conference organised by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) on Advances in Planetary Exploration, and joint Opening and Closing sessions will be organised.

An excursion to the ISRO centres will be organised on the last day of the conference.

PROGRAMME

 
PROGRAMME
Sunday 26 June 2005
From 09.00 onwards 18.30 Arrival and Registration of Participants
IAA/IISL Dinner
Monday 27 June 2005
08.00 - 09.00 Late Registration
09.00 - 10.00 OPENING SESSION
Chairmen : Madhavan Nair , President ASI & Chairman, ISRO , and Mr Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, IISL President
09.00 - 09.05 WELCOME REMARKS
09.05 - 09.25 OPENING ADDRESSES
09.25 - 10.00 KEYNOTE SPEECH
10.00 - 10.30 Refreshments
10.30 – 12.30 PLENARY SESSION 1 – Legal and technical implications of planetary exploration
Chairmen : Mr N. Jasentuliyana, IISL President and Prof. Ed. Stone, IAA President (TBC)
10.30 - 10.50 (IAA speaker)
10.50 - 11.10 Dr. Frans von der Dunk The Netherlands
11.10 – 11.30 (IAA speaker)
11.30 – 11.50 Prof. Art Dula , USA
11.50 – 12.30 Discussion
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.30 SESSION 2 – Legal aspects of launching services
Chairman: Prof. Jai Govind , India
13.30 – 14.00 Discussion Paper : Mr. Ricky Lee, Australia
14.00 – 14.15 Commentator : Prof. Ray Williamson , USA (TBC)
14.15 – 14.30 Commentator : Dr. Zhao Yun , Hong Kong
14.30 – 14.45 Commentator : (Indian speaker, TBC)
14.45 – 15.30 Discussion
15.30 – 16.00 Refreshments
15.30 – 17.30 SESSION 3 – National space legislation: towards a Blueprint
Chairman: Prof. Sergio Marchisio , Italy (TBC)
15.30 – 16.00 Discussion Paper : Dr. Ranjana Kaul, India
16.00 – 16.15 Commentator : Ms. Setsuko Aoki, Japan
16.15 – 16.30 Commentator : Mr. Jeffrey Maclure, USA (TBC)
16.30 – 16.45 Commentator : (Indian speaker, TBC)
16.45 – 17.30 Discussion
Tuesday 28 June 2005
10.00 – 12.00 SESSION 4 – Remote Sensing and GI (Geographical Information )
Chairman : Prof. Maurice Andem , Finland (TBC)
10.00 - 10.30 Discussion Paper : Dr Mukund Rao and Dr KRS Murthi, India
10.30 – 10.45 Commentator : Prof. Jose Monserrat , Brazil
10.45 – 11.00 Commentator : Prof. Joanne Gabrynowicz , USA (TBC)
11.00 – 11.15 Commentator : (Indian speaker, TBC)
11.15 – 12.00 Discussion
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 15.00 SESSION 5 – Telecommunications, including tele-education and tele-medicine
Chairman: Dr MYS Prasad , India
13.00 - 13.30 Discussion Paper: TBC
13.30 – 13.45

Commentator : Prof. T. Kosuge, Japan

13.45 – 14.00 Commentator: (Indian speaker, TBC)
14.00 – 14.15 Commentator: Prof. Ram Jakhu , Canada
14.15 – 15.00 Discussion
15.00 – 15.30 Refreshments
15.30 – 17.30 SESSION 6 – : A special case: Disaster Management
Chairman: Prof. Nipant Chitasombat, Thailand (TBC)
15.30 – 16.00 Discussion Paper : TBC
16.00 – 16.15 16.00 – 16.15
16.15 – 16.30 Commentator: Prof. VS Mani , India
16.30 – 16.45 Commentator : Prof Narinder Singh , India
16.45 – 17.30 Discussion
Wednesday 29 June 2005
09.00 – 11.00 SESSION 7 – Commercial issues involved with space activities
Chairman: Prof. Paul Larsen , USA
09.00 – 09.20 Cape town convention & space protocol, Prof . Mark Sundahl , USA
09.20 – 09.40 Cape town convention & space protocol, Rajeev Lochan, India
09.40 – 10.00 Space Insurance , Christian Barnabé , France
10.00 – 10.20 Intellectual Property Rights , Brad Smith , France
10.20 – 11.00 Discussion
11.00 – 11.30 Refreshments
11.30 – 13.00 CONCLUDING SESSION
13.00 – 17.00 EXCURSION TO INDIAN SPACE CENTRE

Organisers/Co-sponsors

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPACE LAW

The International Institute of Space Law (IISL) ( www.iafastro-iisl.com ) was founded by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in 1960.The IISL replaced the Permanent Committee on Space Law which the IAF had created in 1958 under the chairmanship of Andrew G.Haley. The IISL has held over 40 annual Colloquia on space law in many nations. Proceedings of these Colloquia are published annually by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The IISL presently has individual and institutional members in over 40 countries.

The Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition is organised each year by the IISL. Preliminary competitions are organized each spring. The winning teams of the preliminaries meet in the final round held in conjunction with the annual IISL Space Law Colloquium and are judged by members of the International Court of Justice.

THE INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION

The Indian Space Research Organisation ( www.isro.org ) is the national space agency of India with the responsibility of developing India's Space Programme. The prime objective of ISRO has been to develop space technology and its application to various national tasks. ISRO has established space systems like the Indian National Satellites (INSAT) for telecommunication, television broadcasting and meteorological services, the Indian Remote Sensing Satellites (IRS) for resources monitoring and management and has indigenous launch capability through Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geo-synchronous Satellite launch Vehicle (GSLV). 

ANTRIX CORPORATION

Antrix Corporation ( www.antrix.org ) is the marketing arm of ISRO. Antrix, drawing upon the heritage of the Indian Space Programme and ISRO's vast experience and proven scientific talent, markets data from Indian Remote Sensing satellites, undertakes turnkey contracts for building satellites and ground systems to user specifications, offers subsystems and components for satellites, provides launch services & mission support services, leases transponder capacity and provides training and consultancy in space related technologies. ASTRONAUTICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA

The Astronautical Society of India (ASI) ( www.asindia.org ) was set up in 1990 to foster the development of astronautics in India. ASI is engaged in dissemination of technical and other information related to astronautics by conducting technical meetings, bringing out technical publications and organising exhibitions. The society is also playing an active role to promote the interests of other developing countries in the field of astronautics through the International Astronautical Federation, Paris , in which the ASI is a voting member. The society with a membership exceeding 1100 enjoys a wide patronage among professionals associated with astronautics in India.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

CO-CHAIRMEN OF THE CONFERENCE

Mr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, President of IISL and Former Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, and

Dr P.S. Goel, Director ISRO Satellite Centre and Member, Space Commission, India

CONFERENCE COORDINATORS

Ms. Tanja Masson-Zwaan, Secretary of IISL, email secretary@iafastro-iisl.com

Dr. Rajeev Lochan, Asst Scientific Secretary, ISRO, email lochan@isro.gov.in

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

Dr P.S. Goel, Member, Space Commission (India) Chair

Dr Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, President, IISL Co-chair

Ms Tanja Masson Zwaan, secretary, IISL Member

Dr A. Jayagovind, Director, NLSUI Member

Dr MYS Prasad, Director, MCF/ISRO Member

Mr C. Jairaj, Secretary General, ISIL Member

Dr Rajeev Lochan, Asst Scientific Secretary, ISRO Member

CONFERENCE VENUE

The Conference will be held in Bangalore at Hotel Atria ( www.atriahotel.com ).

Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka State, and is located in the southern part of India. Bangalore has a population of 5.68 million and is ranked as the fifth largest metropolis of India. Bangalore is known as the science, technology and IT hub of India and hosts a large number of government, public sector and private sector organizations related to information technology, electronics, aerospace, defense, biotechnology and many other fields. The city enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year, and its tree-lined streets and abundant greenery, have led to it being called the Garden City of India.

Bangalore is well connected by Air to/from Frankfurt, Paris, London, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Katmandu through Delhi and Mumbai. For more details on Bangalore please log on to www.onlinebangalore.com  

The Hotel Atria is one of the premier star hotels of Bangalore with spacious rooms and suites fully equipped with modern facilities. The hotel has various facilities including Health Club, Shopping Arcade, and Multi Cuisine Restaurant etc. The Atria has state-of-the-art Conference Rooms and Meeting Rooms where all the IAA and IISL Conference sessions and meetings will be held.

REGISTRATION FEE

A registration fee of US$300 will be charged to all participants except students and teachers. The fee includes conference materials, several meals and one professional excursion, but does not cover hotel accommodation including breakfast, optional sight seeing or other incidental expenses.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Payment of registration fees can be made by Bank Transfer/ Demand Draft/ Bankers Cheque. Amount must be equal to Registration Fee and net of Bank charges and commissions to the following:

•  REMITTANCE BY BANK TRANSFER (Please fax a copy of Bank Transfer details to Conference Secretariat):

Account Name: IAA/IISL CONFERENCE

Account No.    : 01202060494

Bank Address:

State Bank of India, Race course Rd branch

GPO, PB No. 503689, Race Course Road,

Bangalore – 560001, India

Tel: +91-80-220 3287, Fax: +91-80-2251050, Email: sbircr@bgl.vsnl.net.in

Swift Code: SBININBB 171

•  REMITTANCE BY DEMAND DRAFT / BANKER'S CHEQUE

The demand draft / banker's cheque (inclusive of all bank charges) is to be made in name of “IAA/IISL CONFERENCE” and payable in Bangalore, India.

•  CREDIT CARD REMITTANCE ON-SITE ONLY

Payment using Credit Card will be possible for Registration on site during the Conference.

•  PERSONAL CHEQUES are not accepted and will be sent back.

LOCAL CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

For Registration and other technical details, kindly contact:

Venkat Ramu

IAA/IISL Conference Secretariat

Antrix Corporation

Indian Space Research Organisation Headquarters

Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road

Bangalore-560 094

Tel: +91-80-22172178, Fax: +91-80-23418981, E-mail: katkuri@isro.gov.in

ACCOMMODATION

The IAA/IISL Conference Secretariat has negotiated special conference rates for rooms in the Conference Hotel:

Hotel Atria (4-Star) ( www.atriahotel.comwww.atriahotel.com )

Single: US$ 125 / INR 4200 app.

Double: US$145 / INR 4800

Rates are exclusive of taxes but include complimentary Breakfast.

One day's room rent deposit by credit card authorization is required.

For booking accommodation, please send the Accommodation Form to the Secretariat and ensure that credit card authorization is there.

For Indian delegates, accommodation in specific Guest Houses and Budget Hotels (limited accommodation) is available. Guest House/Budget Hotel accommodation will be allocated on first-come, first-served basis.

One-day room rent deposit in advance is required when booking accommodation.


GENERAL INFORMATION

•  LANGUAGE

The official language of the Conference will be English. 

•  AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENTS

The technical session in the Conference will be equipped with computer projectors and overhead projectors.  Apart from this, a computer will also be available for use by delegates. It is advised that power point files are available in advance for presentations.

•  PASSPORT AND VISAS

A valid passport with a visa endorsement is essential for entering India and arriving at Bangalore.  It is recommended that the nearest Indian Embassy be contacted in good time for obtaining visas and other details.

In case an invitation letter is required for obtaining the visa please write to the Conference Secretariat.

•  ARRIVAL IN BANGALORE

On arriving at Bangalore, transport and reception will be provided by the Conference Secretariat, if the details of arrival have been intimated.  Otherwise, taxis are available for reaching the hotel (about 10 kms from Bangalore Airport).

•  WEATHER/CLIMATE

The weather in Bangalore in June is usually rainy and pleasant. The daytime temperature would range from about 20-26 deg. C. 

•  ELECTRICITY

Electricity in Bangalore is supplied at 220V / 50 Hz throughout the City. 

•  CURRENCY AND BANKING

The Indian currency is the Rupee (Rs.); indicative exchange rate is approximately US$1= Rs.45.00.

Rupee notes in use are 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and smaller denomination coins.  Foreign currency or traveler's cheque can be exchanged at the Hotel or at special currency exchange service bureaus in the city. 

Major credit cards are acceptable in all stores and most hotels and restaurants.

•  COMMUNICATION

Telephone and fax services will be available at the Hotel Business Centre for the participants. 

A few computers with Email and Internet facility would be provided at the Conference Secretariat for delegates.

•  TOURS AND TRAVELS

Ashok Tours is offering special pre- and post-Conference tours to places in and around Bangalore and to other parts of India such as Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, and Goa etc. Special rates are being offered to individuals, small groups and large groups. Social Events such as cultural evenings and traditional dances etc are also organized for the conference.

Please contact Ashok Travels and Tours for additional information and your bookings for tours and travel support:

Mr. A.N.N. Samrat, Senior Manager

M/s Ashok Travels and Tours

India Tourism Development Corporation

Room No. 112, 33 Swiss Complex,

Race Course Road, Bangalore- 560 001

Tel: +91-80-22261048  or +91 80 22386114

Fax: +91-80-22254397

Mobile: +91-98441 08374

e-mail: att_itdcblr@satyam.net.in   and attblr@vsnl.net

 
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