This time, the SpaceWatch.Global series Space Café “33 minutes with..” is broadcasting live from the IAC in Milan. Publisher, Torsten Kriening and Editor in Chief, Dr Emma Gatti meet interesting guests at the event in their magazine format and discusses current topics with them live.
Dr. Ernst Pfeiffer, CEO of HPS GmbH, discussed his involvement in the Zero Debris Charter, which now has over 100 signatories, emphasizing its importance for sustainable space practices. He highlighted the ADEO system, an automatic de-orbiting sail for satellites, which has shown significant success in reducing satellite orbits. Dr Pfeiffer noted the challenges in the space industry, including profitability, bureaucracy, and export licensing delays. He stressed the need for increased public investment in space programs and the importance of geographical return for national space agencies. Dr Pfeiffer also touched on the excitement and camaraderie at the IAC 2024, underscoring the unique spirit of the space community.