Events

In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Michelle Hanlon, co-founder and CEO of For All Moonkind, about the importance of protecting cultural heritage sites in outer space. Recorded at a busy coffee shop at the UN in Vienna, Michelle discusses the legal and practical challenges of safeguarding lunar landing sites such as Apollo and Luna missions. She explains how her organization is influencing international policies and calls for grassroots support to preserve history in space. Join us to learn about the efforts to ensure peaceful and respectful space exploration.

Martin Soltau leads Space Solar, a company dedicated to developing space-based solar power technology. With experience in leading space business initiatives at Fraser Nash Consultancy and a strong interest in energy solutions, Martin is focused on achieving Net Zero emissions through innovative methods. His efforts have been crucial in gaining government support for space-based solar power.

The first UN Sustainable Lunar Activities Conference 2024 is about to start. Torsten Kriening gives an overview of this fully packed day in Vienna. This conference aims to foster a meaningful discussion on lunar cooperation in view of our collective vision of bringing the benefits of space to all humankind. By better understanding commonalities within the different approaches of key actors, as well as unpacking complexities and challenges, this conference will aim to identify potential avenues for global coordination, as a fundamental requirement for sustainable, future lunar activities.

In this week's Space Nugget, Torsten Kriening provides the latest updates and insights into the Zero Debris Charter initiated by the European Space Agency under Dr Josef Aschbacher's leadership. This charter aims to address concerns about space debris and the future of humanity on Earth as a direct consequence.

Join us in this insightful episode of Space Café Radio as we explore the profound impact of space on various aspects of life, from climate monitoring to global communications. Our host, Torsten Kriening, sits down with Hannah Ashford, the Managing Director of The Karman Project, to discuss the significance of international cooperation in space, the rigorous selection process for the Karman Fellowship, and the remarkable projects generated by these global collaborations. Learn more about the initiatives slated for 2024 and the exciting events where you can meet the team behind the Karman Project.

In this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, Markus dives into the fascinating world of planetary defense with Ian Carnelli from the European Space Agency (ESA). They discuss the monumental joint mission between ESA and NASA aimed at protecting Earth from potential asteroid impacts, reflecting on the long journey, challenges, and successes of the project.

In this week's important Space Nugget, Dr Emma Gatti discusses an unpopular opinion regarding space missions such as Starship, Starliner, etc. These missions require a significant number of test runs and test flights, which have often ended in mid-air explosions, raising the question of how much environmental risk the space industry can take.