On September 4-5 2019 the global space scene will meet in Trondheim, Norway for the 3rd edition of the SpacePort Norway event. SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening had the chance to sit together with Ole Dokka, Executive Director, Spaceport Norway, to learn more about the upcoming event.
Read More »MBRSC Asks for Entries to ‘Send to Space’ Competition
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has put out a call for creative entries of poems, short stories and drawings to be selected to travel with Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Emirati Astronaut, on his mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Read More »UNOOSA and CMSA announce winners of opportunity to fly experiments on board China Space Station
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) have announced the winners of their joint opportunity to conduct experiments on board the China Space Station (CSS).
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Op’ed: European Space Generation Workshop 2019 Aims to Connect Worlds
On Friday 31st May 2019, almost 100 university students and young professionals huddled excitedly inside the Sir Alexander Fleming building of Imperial College London with the hope of expanding their horizons - and their networks.
Read More »Arctic15: Finland has everything needed to raise space dragons
How did a country with a population of merely 4.5 million manage to top the charts in tech entrepreneurship and innovation? In order to flourish, dragons require conditions favourable for their steady development and growth - let's explore what Finland has in place to groom the next space dragon.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Op’Ed: GVF – Continuing the Satellite Discussion, CABSAT 2019
In 2019 CABSAT returns to its traditional March calendar slot and once again the Dubai exhibition will be complemented with an important Global VSAT Forum (GVF) programme of key satellite industry themes which will afford a high-profile to participating speakers and supporting sponsor organizations.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Interviews: Markus Woltran of UNOOSA
Space activities within the United Nations Member States are growing apace and the amount of space faring nations is increasing. Enabling these countries to find their path to space is a key part of the work of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) which works to promote ‘international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space science and technology for sustainable economic and social development’. The Office is on hand to offer help to Members that wish to establish legal and regulatory frameworks to enable them to become active in the space arena.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Op‘ed: You can make the difference
Myself and my colleagues are on a mission to raise 384,000 euros to help others. Do you think that’s possible? I want to tell you about a new, great initiative from the Berlin-based Newspace company, PTScientists. They have created a team - named like their project - Mission to the Moon (here is the link) , to raise the equal amount in Euros as the distance from Berlin to the Moon in km – that’s 384.000!
Read More »Season’s Greetings!! We’ll Be Back On 27 December 2018
SpaceWatch.Global wishes all of our readers, contributors, advertisers, sponsors, and friends and family a Very Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings! We’ll be taking a break over the next few days to spend time with our families, and normal service shall resume on 27 December 2018. We’ll also be taking a …
Read More »Satellite Vu to attend GITEX and showcase ground-breaking technology
Pioneering NewSpace company, Satellite Vu, will take part in GITEX Future Stars, the fastest growing start-up event in MENA and Southeast Asia.
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