https://spacewatch.global/tag/bdi/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:28:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/bdi/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/msc-2026-munich-security-conference-12-february-2026/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71172 From the New Space Initiative Symposium at the Munich Security Conference, Torsten Kriening speaks with Matthias Wachter (BDI) about a decisive turning point for Germany’s space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/msc-2026-outlook-with-torsten-kriening-is-space-the-missing-strategic-piece/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71135 We’re just 48 hours away from the start of the Munich Security Conference — and the tone is already set. The new Security Report, “Under Destruction,” makes one thing clear: The international order we relied on for 80 years is not just under pressure — it is being actively dismantled.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-35-billion-e-for-german-space-defense-zeitenwende-reloaded/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68133
Written by Gilles Rabin
On September 25 in Berlin, the Weltraumkongress, organized by the BDI (the German employers' association, not the BDLI, the German aerospace industry association), promised to be an important event, given the questions raised by Germany's position in Europe. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/german-space-congress-2025-german-space-ambitions-take-flight-with-dr-walther-pelzer/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68035 In this special Space Café interview, recorded at the 3rd German Space Congress in Berlin, Dr. Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR, speaks with Torsten Kriening]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/german-space-congress-2025-spires-peter-platzer-on-space-security-rf-intelligence/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68033 Peter Platzer, founder of Spire joins Torsten Kriening at the 3rd German Space Congress in Berlin for a powerful conversation about the shifting dynamics in the space sector - where climate intelligence and national security now go hand-in-hand.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/german-space-congress-2025-inside-the-future-of-secure-connectivity-with-dr-clemens-kaiser/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68031 In this special Space Café Clip, recorded at the 3rd German Space Congress in Berlin, Torsten Kriening speaks with Dr. Clemens Kaiser, Chief Program Officer of Rivada Space Networks, about one of the biggest announcements in Germany’s space history.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/germany-commits-e35-billion-to-space-defense-by-2030/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67951 At the 3rd German Space Congress, hosted by the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced in an historic speech €35 billion investment in Germany’s military space capabilities by 2030. In a speech blending Star Trek references with sober warnings of geopolitical threats, Pistorius framed space not only as a frontier of innovation and discovery, but increasingly as a contested domain vital to national and European security.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/space-cafe-germany-33-minuten-mit-dr-walther-pelzer-dlr/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64302 Dieser Event wird Ihnen im Rahmen unserer Membership hier auf dieser Seite, diesem Beitrag präsentiert. Bitte registrieren Sie sich, falls Sie noch kein Member sind, für die Membership auf unserer Webseite, Membership-Packages. Dank der Unterstützung unserer Partner, freuen wir uns, Ihnen einen über 60%igen Rabatt, unter Nutzung des Codes: "SC33WDW" auf die "Monthly Membership", buchbar vom 06.-23. März 2025, anbieten zu können.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/msc-2025-interview-with-dr-will-marshall-planet/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63993 At the BDI Space Night during the Munich Security Conference, Torsten Kriening had the chance to speak with Dr Will Marshall, co-founder of Planet, about their new collaboration with Sky Perfect JSAT in Japan—a major step forward for space-based intelligence and global security. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/2nd-german-space-congress-interview-with-sebastian-roloff-mdb/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51829 At the end of the 2nd German Space Congress in Berlin, our publisher Torsten Kriening, spoke with Sebastian Roloff, Member of the German Parliament, about the German Space Strategy, the proposed space budget cuts, and the outlook for the German space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/2nd-german-space-congress-interview-with-dr-ernst-pfeiffer/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51822 At the 2nd German Space Congress in Berlin, Dr Ernst Pfeiffer, CEO at HPS GmbH joined our Publisher Torsten Kriening at a Panel about sustainability in space. After the panel, they talked about the value of the recent FCC penalties and the European Zero Debris Initiative.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/2nd-german-space-congress-interview-with-manuel-la-rosa-betancourt/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51821 NeutronStar Systems is one of the hidden gems in German in the Space sector. Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global talked to Manuel La Rosa Betancourt, CEO and Co-founder of NeutronStar at the 2nd German Space Congress in Berlin about their status and their challenges as a startup in Germany.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/2nd-german-space-congress-interview-alexander-reinhardt-bdli/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/2nd-german-space-congress-interview-alexander-reinhardt-bdli/ The 2nd German Space Congress, organized by BDI, is on its way today in Berlin, Germany. Our Publisher, Torsten Kriening spoke with Alexander Reinhardt, the new Head of the BDLI in Germany about his vision, the increase of outreach and the support of the space sector in Germany. Stay tuned for further updates.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/2nd-german-space-congress-the-evening-before/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:04:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/2nd-german-space-congress-the-evening-before/ We are almost there! The 2nd German Space Congress #Weltraumkongress is about to start in a few hours. But before, time to set up. Tomorrow I will report about the event, will offer you interviews, and I will have the pleasure of hosting the sustainability panel with my esteemed guests, Stephanie Deml, Ingo BAUMANN, Ernst K. Pfeiffer, Christopher Kebschull, and Christian Schmierer! I am looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow. Enjoy Berlin!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/space-cafe-radio-with-dr-ernst-pfeiffer/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50437 In this episode of Space Café Radio, we have an insightful conversation with Dr. Ernst Pfeiffer, the CEO of HPS Group and Chairman of the German Space SME. Our host, Torsten Kriening, publisher at SpaceWatch.Global delves into the current state of the German and European space markets. Moreover, we explore the potential repercussions of the proposed German space budget cuts amounting to 180 million euros, anticipated for confirmation by the government by the end of 2023. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/space-cafe-radio-ila-spezial-mit-andreas-lindenthal/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46747 In this German Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Andreas Lindenthal, Head of Business Operations & Products at Airbus Space Systems, about the launch of SARah,  Artemis and the Ministerial Council 2022.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/space-cafe-radio-ila-special-with-eva-maria-aicher/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46409 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Eva-Maria Aicher, Director Strategic Business Development Space at HENSOLDT Sensors about their heritage and ambitions in the space sector. We spoke with Eva-Maria during this year's ILA Berlin which is the largest aerospace trade show in Germany which took place this year June 22 - 26.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/space-cafe-radio-ila-spezial-mit-matthias-maurer/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46217 In this German Space Café Radio – Space Café Germany Host Andreas Schepers spoke with Dr. Matthias Maurer,  Astronaut at the European Space Agency (ESA) with a Gerrman passport. The interview was conducted during this year’s ILA Berlin which is the largest aerospace trade show in Germany which took place June 22 – 26.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-matthias-wachter-departure-or-standstill-why-2023-will-be-decisive-for-european-space-recap/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46140 Our Space Café WebTalk “33 minutes with Matthias Wachter - Departure or standstill – Why 2023 will be decisive for European space?” took place on Tuesday, 17th January. Matthias is Managing Director of the German NewSpace Initiative and Head of International Cooperation, Security Policy, Raw Materials and Space at the Federation of German Industries (BDI).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-matthias-wachter-on-17-january-2023/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45843 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Matthias Wachter , Managing Director NewSpace Initiative, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Departure or standstill - Why 2023 will be decisive for European space. Matthias is Managing Director of the German NewSpace Initiative and Head of International Cooperation, Security Policy, Raw Materials and Space at the Federation of German Industries (BDI).]]>