https://spacewatch.global/space-geopolitics/geopolitics-videos/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:01:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/space-geopolitics/geopolitics-videos/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-what-we-dont-see-can-hit-us-major-general-fleischmann-on-germanys-view-from-space/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75062 From ILA 2026 in Berlin, Major General Armin Fleischmann of the Bundeswehr's Cyber and Information Domain Command joins Torsten Kriening to discuss the "transparent battlefield," Germany's need for sovereign eyes in orbit, a Plan B for when space goes dark, and why a human must always remain the final decision-maker over AI.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/copuos-2026-who-keeps-order-in-a-crowded-sky-inside-the-race-for-radio-spectrum/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=75064 From the 69th Session of COPUOS in Vienna, the ITU's Véronique Glaude joins Judith Delany to explain how spectrum - a finite resource - is shared in the mega-constellation era, why even a giant constellation is one filing, the road to WRC-27, and how the world will govern radio frequencies on and around the Moon.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/geoint-2026-day-two-pino-nobile-natos-geoint-mastermind-on-ai-policy-space-domain/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73998 At GEOINT 2026 in Aurora, Colorado, Torsten Kriening spoke with Pino Nobile, who leads the GEOINT and Space Services Section at NATO headquarters.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/space-cafe-33-minutes-with-first-live-thermal-infrared-from-space-kepler-and-ororatech/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73949 Laura Todd talks with Mina Mitry, CEO of Kepler, and Thomas Gruebler, Co-founder of OroraTech, at Space Symposium about a world first: live-streaming thermal infrared data from space. Discover how a five-month collaboration is revolutionizing wildfire detection and why trust is at the core of international partnerships.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/geoint-2026-day-three-final-day-the-three-big-takeaways-and-golden-ticket-insights/ Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73837 Torsten Kriening and Yvette Gonzalez wrap up GEOINT 2026 from snowy Aurora, Colorado with special guest Udit Bhatta, Golden Ticket winner from Mississippi State University. Discover why allied GEOINT's constraint has shifted from collection to governance, why commercial GEOINT is now structural, and why AI interoperability is the new challenge.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/geoint-2026-day-three-ksats-rob-ayasse-tracking-dark-vessels-and-the-power-of-ground-stations/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73834 Torsten Kriening talks with Rob Ayasse, VP of Earth Observation Sales at KSAT, at GEOINT 2026. Discover KSAT's dual business model, the new Wake by KSAT dark vessel detection platform, and a real-world case study tracking a sanctions-busting tanker from Russia to Syria.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/geoint-2026-day-two-ronda-schrenk-the-mastermind-behind-geoint-2026-and-the-inflection-point/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73773 USGIF CEO Ronda Schrenk discusses AI adoption, institutional challenges, and the operational focus shaping GEOINT 2026.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/geoint-2026-day-two-earthdailys-6-new-satellites-launched-and-nro-contract-win/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73767 EarthDaily expands its satellite constellation to support AI-driven global change detection built on consistent, repeatable Earth observation data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/nato-space-center-of-excellence-nato-space-deterrence-mg-devin-pepper-on-sword-vs-shield/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73459 Laura Todd talks with Major General Devin Pepper, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Policy at NATO ACT, at the NATO Space Center of Excellence Conference in Toulouse. Discover NATO's deterrence strategy, the new Space Data Marketplace, and why "you can't deter with just a shield—you need a sword.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/nato-space-center-of-excellence-wrap-up-what-happens-in-space-doesnt-stay-in-space/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73458 Laura Todd wraps up the NATO Space Center of Excellence Conference in Toulouse with Angela Mathis, CEO of Think Tank Maths. Discover the three pillars of NATO's space strategy—deterrence through collaboration, multi-domain operationalization, and commercial integration - and why "what happens in space does not stay in space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/nato-space-center-of-excellence-allied-deterrence-in-toulouse-with-jackie-faye-burton/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73465 Laura Todd talks with Jackie Faye Burton, Communications Officer at NATO Allied Command Transformation, from the 2nd Annual NATO Space Center of Excellence Conference in Toulouse. Discover how NATO is building allied deterrence, the new Space Data Marketplace, and why integration is essential for protecting 1 billion alliance citizens.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-cafe-33-minutes-with-ron-lopez-provisioner-lexi-p-and-the-refueling-revolution/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73288 Astroscale US prepares in-orbit refueling and satellite servicing missions, turning long-discussed concepts into operational capabilities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-swiss-space-command-30m-budget-alpstar-network-peaceful-moon/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73267 At Space Symposium 2026, Torsten Kriening spoke with Ludovic Monnerat, head of Switzerland's new space command, about dual-use investment, the AlpStar federated network, and keeping stability beyond Earth orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-comspoc-tracking-35000-objects-and-the-space-traffic-wake-up-call/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73208 COMSPOC highlights the growing challenge of managing space traffic, from tracking 35,000 objects to turning orbital data into actionable intelligence.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-canadas-space-commander-launch-investment-defending-commercial-assets/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73111 At Space Symposium 2026, Torsten Kriening spoke with Christopher Horner, Commander of the 3 Canadian Space Division, about the significance of Artemis 2, Canada’s push for sovereign launch capabilities, and the growing challenge of protecting commercial space assets.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-e35b-space-avalanche-doubling-markets-killing-bureaucracy/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73118 At Space Symposium 2026, Torsten Kriening spoke with Walter Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR, about Germany’s role in Artemis 2, the rapid expansion of the European space market, and the need for a new approach to innovation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-350tb-day-copernicus-economy-europes-speed-problem-with-josef-aschbacher/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73115 At Space Symposium 2026, Laura Todd spoke with Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, about Europe’s role in the global space ecosystem and the changes required to remain competitive.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-space-traffic-treaty-erosion-nuclear-reactors-on-the-moon/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73108 At Space Symposium 2026, Torsten Kriening spoke with Peter Martinez of the Secure World Foundation about the growing challenges of space traffic coordination, evolving legal frameworks, and the implications of expanding activity beyond Earth orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-wherever-american-interest-goes-space-force-will-be-there/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73093 At Space Symposium 2026, Laura Todd and Torsten Kriening wrapped up an intense second day marked by candid discussions and shifting narratives across the space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-cleaning-up-the-final-frontier-with-nick-shave/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73067 With thousands of tons of debris in orbit, Astroscale is turning space sustainability into a commercial reality.]]>