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The Space Café Podcast #90: Dr Alice Gorman – Space Archaeology and an attempt to rethink humanity with a multi award winning author and researcher 🚀

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #90: Space Archaeology and an attempt to rethink humanity with multi award winning author and researcher Dr Alice Gorman. In this enlightening episode, host Markus engages in a comprehensive discussion about space archaeology and space debris with Dr. Alice Gorman, an internationally recognized leader in the field of space archaeology. Dr. Gorman's innovative research on space exploration has been featured in National Geographic, New Scientist, and Archaeology magazine.

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Omnispace and Lacuna Showcase NGSO IoT Satellite Connectivity

Omnispace, a global mobile connectivity company, together with Viasat and Lacuna Space, have demonstrated a first-of-its-kind, global, open standards-based Internet of things (IoT) service that could pave the way for a range of IoT and direct to device (D2D) satellite services. In addition, Omnispace successfully demonstrated its non-geostationary (NGSO) IoT satellite connectivity at 'The Things Conference' in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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German Federal Government Enacts New Space Strategy

The German Federal Government, through the federal cabinet, have approved a new space strategy. The new space strategy recognizes the increasing importance of space for society, focusing on current and future challenges. In addition, this new strategy places particular emphasis on advancing private-sector initiatives in space, known as New Space - the use of space applications to combat climate change and responsible and sustainable actions related to space.

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Zenno Astronautics and D-Orbit Execute MOU

Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), a developer of superconducting electromagnets for space applications, and D-Orbit, a company in the space logistics industry, have formed a special commercial partnership to collaborate on the development of new space products and services. The initial project will see Zenno and D-Orbit combine their respective technologies and fields of expertise to develop two new uses for superconducting electromagnets in space applications.

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Prewitt Ridge Raises $4.1 Million in Seed Funding

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Prewitt Ridge, the requirements management and digital thread company, announced on the 12th of September that it has raised $4.1 million in seed funding. The company will use this to accelerate the growth of its digital engineering platform that enables team building products to move faster. The round was led by Squadra Ventures, with participation from Stage Venture Partners, Aurelia Foundry, Wonder Ventures, Haystack, Acequia, TechStars, GC&H and leading angel investors. 

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NASA Names New Head of Technology, Policy, Strategy

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson have announced that Monday Charity Weeden will serve as associate administrator for the agency’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS). Weeden succeeds Bhavya Lal, who left the agency in July, and Ellen Gertsen, who had been serving as the office’s acting leader.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson have announced that Monday Charity Weeden will serve as associate administrator for the agency’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS). Weeden succeeds Bhavya Lal, who left the agency in July, and Ellen Gertsen, who had been serving as the office’s acting leader.

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