The rain cleared up in time for a small group of space nerds to say goodbye to the coastline of Carcavelos and get on a bus to drive to Lisbon. Today, on the final day of module 1, we had the honor of visiting Deimos and Luso Space. Deimos Engenharia has been delivering advanced design solutions and turn-key space software systems since 2002.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 2 in Carcavelos – Day 3
After an early morning swim in the waves of Carcavelos beach, I was ready for a day learning about venture capital, team management, and of course my favourite topic - sustainability. The first presentation discussed the issues arising from the “space bubble” and the mindset switch needed in order to incorporate ‘business thinking’ in the space sector.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 2 in Carcavelos – Day 2
Our second day ended in a bustling rooftop bar in Lisbon, overlooking the city, the Castle of Sao Jorge on full display. Looking around at the group, there were happy faces all around, stomachs full of wonderful seafood - because that's the thing to eat in Portugal! Day 2 of the course started with a presentation from Manuel Heitor
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 2 in Carcavelos – Day 1
Imagine taking a stroll walking along the beach, seeing the palm trees swaying in the wind, hearing the waves crashing on the shore, and smelling the fresh sea-salt air. This was how I kicked off day 1 of Module 2 of the Space for Business course in Carcavelos, Portugal.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 1 in St. Gallen – Day 5
A sleepy silence falls over most of the bus, as it ventures along the Swiss streets towards Zurich. Today, on the final day of module 1, we had the honor of visiting Thales Alenia Space and Beyond Gravity, formerly known as RUAG Space. Thales Alenia Space is a Franco-Italian aerospace manufacturer specializing in the space industry.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 1 in St. Gallen – Day 4
How do you get from space technologies to Zara’s successful fast fashion? By discussing business models of course! The focus of today was discussing business models alongside their importance and looking at various factors that contribute to making a successful business. The course was very interactive today as we worked on different business models through interactive activities
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 1 in St. Gallen – Day 2
Day 2 of the course saw us first take an in-depth journey into space technologies and innovations discussing five clear segments: (1) materials and processes, (2) electronics and computing, (3) data sensing, analytics and applications, (4) space infrastructure, and (5) space tourism
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 1 in St. Gallen – Day 1
Day 1 of Module 1 of the Space for Business course saw us begin a journey of merging academic knowledge with practical knowledge from the field. Our day started in the afternoon on the fourth floor of the Einstein Congress Centre, with a view of the city of St. Gallen.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Space for Business – Module 1 in St. Gallen – Day 0
Hey Spacewatchers! I am Chiara Moenter, event coordinator, editor and moderator at SpaceWatch.Global and I have the amazing opportunity to participate in the Space for Business course. I am currently in St Gallen, Switzerland for the first module of the course.
Read More »#SpaceWatchGL Column: Dongfang Hour China Aerospace News Roundup 21 – 28 February 2022
As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and Orbital Gateway Consulting we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and texts. We are pleased to present “Dongfang Hour China Aerospace News Roundup 21 – 28 February 2022. Welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour China Space Updates! I’m Jean Deville, joined as always by my co-host Blaine Curcio.
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