Events

Switzerland representatives place second and third at the 9th edition of the prestigious European Rover Challenge space robotics competition. After intense competition on the world’s largest artificial Marsyard, team AGH Space Systems from Poland emerged as the best robotic team, meeting the rigorous demands of the jury. In addition, participants underwent a certification process confirming their knowledge and skills for the first time in competition history.

Euroconsult, a space consulting and market intelligence firm, organized an exclusive space sector awards ceremony celebrating outstanding achievements in Earth Observation, with four companies scooping the top awards. In addition, stand-out startup businesses also received recognition through the Finspace contest and the inaugural Space Business Catalyst award. The event marked the finale of World Satellite Business Week in Paris, a flagship conference.

Margit Mischkulnig, Austria's foremost figure in space affairs, heads the Space Department at the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology (BMK). She brings expertise in economics and industrial policy to the dynamic world of politics. In the fast-paced arena of politics, brevity is key, and Margit's approach, "get to the point," is well-suited for the Department for Space Affairs.

This Space Café BeNeLux will feature Major Nicolas Gérôme, Head of Space Office at Belgian Defence, in conversation with Dr. Heike Poignand, Founder of C43B - Consulting for Business Building, and a friend of SpaceWatch.Global.

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #89: Alexander Layendecker and Egbert Edelbroek - Sex in Space - The Untapped Conversation. In this episode, Markus invites Alexander Layendecker, an expert in sexuality in space, and Egbert Edelbroek of Spaceborn United. Together, they navigate the sensitive and rarely discussed topics of sexuality and ethics in space, shedding light on what it means to be human in the cosmos.

At the World Satellite Business Week 2023 in Paris, SpaceWatch.Global's Editor in Chief, Dr Emma Gatti interviewed Dr Nicolas Capet, CEO of Anywaves. From their institutional involvement to their constant attention to the market's needs, Anywaves has always been one of the most exciting realities to keep an eye on in the industry.

The fourth event will take place on 26 September 2023 at 4 pm CEST and focus on Africa. The panel will discuss the current state of the space industry in Africa, with a focus on public policies and private initiatives in different countries and regions. It will also address the potential for disputes and the available dispute resolution mechanisms.

Kevin O'Connell, host of the Space Economy Insights Podcast and SpaceWatch.Global's Editor in Chief, Dr Emma Gatti talk about the trends discussed the first days at the 26th World Satellite Business Week in Paris.

ALL.Space's new Chairman of the Board, Chris Emerson, talks about his motivation joining ALL.Space and the growth potential of the company in an exclusive interview with SpaceWatch.Global from World Satellite Business Week 2023. Despite expansive industry growth, space still faces technology challenges—from real-time monitoring to multi-orbit connections simultaneously, next-gen ground capabilities are essential.