Compromis: 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
Jessup World Cup Champion
Georgetown University Law Center (USA)
Team Members – Rosalie Lawlor, James McKowen, Barbara Miller, Susan Shepherd, Chistopher Torem
Runner Up
University of Singapore (Singapore)
Team Members – Chia Chor Leong, Ivy Hwang
Final 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 Hosenball – General Counsel, U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Problem Authors
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 (Championship Round): Chia Chor Leong, University of Singapore (Singapore)
Best Oralist (International Rounds): Nicole Bours, University of Leiden (The Netherlands)
Best Oralist (US Rounds): Mark Amador, Northwestern University
Best Applicant Memorial (Richard R. Baxter Award): University of Washington (USA)
Best Respondent Memorial (Richard R. Baxter Award): University of Washington (USA)
Best Memorial Int’l. Rounds (Alona E. Evans Award): University of Liberia (Liberia)
Best Memorial (US Rounds): University of Washington
Best Memorial (US Regional Rounds – Rutgers Award): McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Number of Teams Worldwide: 196
Number of Teams at the International Rounds: 35
Number of Countries: 28
Number of Countries at the International Rounds: 23
