Space Café Radio – with Jason Andrews

In this episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Jason Andrews, the first employee and division leader of …
Space Café Radio – with Jason Andrews

Building Saudi Arabia’s Geospatial Future: Insights from Jason Andrews

Torsten Kriening and Jason Andrews during the recording; Credits: SpaceWatch.Global

In this episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Jason Andrews, the first employee and division leader of the geospatial division of the Neo Space Group (NSG) of Saudi Arabia. Jason shares his journey from founding multiple space companies to becoming a pivotal figure in Saudi Arabia’s push to enhance its geospatial capabilities. The discussion covers the formation of the division, the strategic acquisition of TAQNIA ETS and UP42, and the broader Vision 2030 initiative aimed at diversifying the Saudi economy to reduce dependence on the oil sector . He also provides an in-depth look at the current state and future trends of the global geospatial market, highlighting the role of AI and emerging technologies in transforming the industry. This episode is supported by NSG.

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Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]

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Torsten Kriening
Torsten Kriening is Publisher and CEO of SpaceWatch.Global. He covers European space at the intersection of geopolitics, defence, procurement, and industrial policy - where ambition meets execution. He reports live from the conferences and councils where space policy is shaped and publishes The Kriening Brief every Wednesday: three observations on European space, no diplomatic padding. His career spans 30 years across satellite communications, broadcast technology, and IT. He is an alumnus of the International Space University (EMBA12).
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