https://spacewatch.global/tag/bdli/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:04:47 +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/bdli/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/msc-2026-can-germanys-space-industry-scale-up-with-marie-christine-von-hahn/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71182 Recorded at the New Space Initiative Symposium on the eve of the Munich Security Conference, SpaceWatch.Global Publisher Torsten Kriening sits down with Marie-Christine von Hahn, Principal Managing Director of the BDLI, to discuss a defining moment for Germany’s aerospace and space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/spacewatchgl-insight-nrw-dialogue-on-the-zeitenwende/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70448 Defence Readiness Requires a European Architecture – Space Remains a Strategic Enabler, but a Side Topic by K.-P. Ludwig]]> 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/spacewatchgl-opinion-between-strategy-regional-policy-and-61-the-19th-day-of-german-aerospace-regions/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67518
Written by Torsten Kriening
Around 380 participants from politics, industry, and science turned the 19th Day of German Aerospace Regions in Dresden on 4th Sep 2025 into an intensive sector meeting. This year’s hosts were the Free States of Saxony and Thuringia. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/european-space-association-calls-for-predictable-and-long-term-eu-space-budget/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66151 The European Space Association has sent a letter calling for a "ring-fenced and predictable EU budget" to the European Commission towards safeguarding the continuity of Europe’s flagship space programs and ensuring the continent’s strategic autonomy. ]]> 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/2024/06/ila-2024-interview-mit-nicole-thalhofer-bdli/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55578 Zur Mitte der ILA 2024 sprach Nicole Thalhofer, Abteilungsleiterin Raumfahrt beim BDLI, mit SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening über die ersten Eindrücke von den Fachbesuchertagen, zudem geben beide einen Einblick in das Programm für die Öffentlichkeitstage am Wochenende.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/ila-2024-special-interview-with-dr-matthias-maurer-esa/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55449 Pre-ILA 2024 special interview. Nicole Thalhofer, Head of Space at BDLI, talks with ESA Astronaut Dr. Matthias Maurer about the new Lunar Analog Facility at DLR Cologne and activities on the Moon. They also discuss what can be seen at the Space Pavillion at ILA 2024.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/ila-2024-pre-show-interview-with-nicole-thalhofer-bdli/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55445 Two day before the official opening of the ILA Airshow 2024 in Berlin, Torsten Kriening met with Nicole Thalhofer, Head of Space Department at BDLI and project manager for the Space Pavilion. Nicole gives an insight into the programs of the day and the things not to miss. We are looking forward to seeing you at the ILA 2024 the next days!]]> 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/2023/08/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-radio-ila-spezial-mit-thomas-gruebler/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 09:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46135 In this German Space Café Radio – Space Café Germany Host Andreas Schepers spoke with Thomas Gruebler, CEO & Co-founder at OroraTech. 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/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).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/space-cafe-radio-ila-spezial-mit-thomas-reiter/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45703 In this Space Café Radio in german language – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Thomas Reiter, a retired European astronaut, former Brigadier General in the German Air Force, and Advisor to the Director General at the European Space Agency. The interview was conducted during this year’s ILA Berlin, the largest aerospace trade show in Germany, which took place June 22 – 26, 2022.]]>