https://spacewatch.global/tag/dlr/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:05:50 +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/dlr/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-morning-show-day-1-an-ila-like-no-other-dlr-chairwoman-prof-anke-kaysser-pyzalla/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74865 DLR Chairwoman Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla opens ILA 2026 on the SpaceWatch.Global Morning Show, on why Earth observation is no longer a niche, the security turning point in space, and the highlights inside the Space Pavilion.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-live-morning-show-day-3-artemis-lunar-ambitions-and-europes-role-in-all-of-it/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74798 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-live-stream-lunar-ambitions-space-sustainability-and-day-3-insights-from-the-space-cafe/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74828 The exploration conversation continues live from ILA Berlin 2026. As international ambitions for the Moon and Mars accelerate, exploration is increasingly about more than rockets and astronauts. It is about building the technologies, infrastructure, and sustainable operating concepts that will enable humanity to live and work beyond Earth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-live-stream-space-security-orbital-awareness-and-day-2-insights-from-the-space-cafe/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74770 The conversation on space security and defence continues live from ILA Berlin 2026. As governments, armed forces, and commercial operators increasingly rely on space-based infrastructure, questions of resilience, responsiveness, and operational readiness are moving to the forefront of Europe's space agenda. In this afternoon edition of the Space Café, SpaceWatch.Global and Space.Table take a closer look at the capabilities, technologies, and strategic thinking shaping the future of security in orbit]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-live-stream-earth-observation-industrial-growth-and-day-1-insights-from-the-space-cafe/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74691 Following a day dedicated to Earth observation, innovation, and the future of space-enabled services, SpaceWatch.Global and Table.Media return to the DLR Stage in Hall B for an afternoon edition of the Space Café.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-live-morning-show-day-1-a-view-from-above/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74644 ILA Berlin 2026 kicks off with a full day dedicated to Earth observation. Join SpaceWatch.Global and Space.Table live from the DLR stage for discussions with DLR Chair Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, leading NewSpace entrepreneurs, policymakers, and experts exploring how satellite data is transforming science, security, and decision-making.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/swissto12-partners-with-hps-lss-to-develop-antenna-reflector-for-a-commercial-geo-telecommunications-satellite/ Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73630 SWISSto12 has announced a major contract with German high-performance space subsystem providers HPS/LSS to enable the world’s first direct-to-device media broadcasting capabilities from geostationary orbit. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/spacewatchgl-opinion-from-microgravity-research-to-market-why-germany-holds-a-unique-position-in-the-emerging-leo-economy/ Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73589
Written by Markus Haeuser
Germany has quietly built one of the most comprehensive microgravity ecosystems worldwide. It is not a vision, nor a future ambition. It is already operational.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-this-is-the-moment-dr-thomas-reiter-on-why-germany-is-all-in-on-space/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73192 At Space Symposium 2026, Torsten Kriening spoke with Thomas Reiter, Director General for Space and Security at the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, about Germany’s growing commitment to the space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacexs-falcon-9-launches-119-payloads-on-transporter-16-mission-from-california/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72480 SpaceX has completed its 16th Transporter rideshare mission, deploying 119 payloads to orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-10-women-shaping-the-future-of-european-space/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71792 The European space sector is evolving rapidly. New technologies are emerging, investment is growing, and an expanding commercial ecosystem is creating new opportunities. Behind this momentum are remarkable people whose work is shaping the future of the industry. On International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate some of the incredible women behind this progress.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/msc-2026-space-for-resilience-dlrs-vision-after-ariane-6-4-with-anke-kaysser-pyzalla/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71187 Just hours after the successful launch of ArianeGroup’s Ariane 6.4 configuration, SpaceWatch.Global Publisher Torsten Kriening meets Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chairwoman of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), at the Ariane reception in Munich - on the eve of the Munich Security Conference.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-cure-for-space-blindness-why-europe-must-wake-up-before-the-lights-go-out/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70979 The International Security Forum Bonn 2025 followed by the Bonn Future Lab on Strategic Foresight 2025 was not just another date on the space conference calendar. It was a cold, hard reality check. Over two intense workshop-days and one conference day of debate and scenario-building, one message sliced through the polite veneer of diplomacy: Europe still has the assets to remain a global player in space, but our clock is ticking, our coordination is fraying, and our political courage is running dangerously thin.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-cafe-radio-with-daniel-suelberg/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70095 In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening talks about the inauguration of the DLR National Drone Research Center in Cochstedt, Germany, on December 8, 2025. Joined by Daniel Suelberg, the center's Head, they explore the strategic and operational reasons behind Germany's need for such a facility. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/esa-ministerial-2025-germany-steps-up-with-dr-walther-pelzer/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69258 In this Space Café Clip, Torsten Kriening sits down with Dr. Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at German Aerospace Center (DLR), for a timely and candid conversation on Germany’s role, ambitions, and responsibilities at this crucial ministerial.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-starlab-and-the-next-chapter-of-human-spaceflight/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68849
Written by David Germroth
The inaugural Starlab European User Conference marked a decisive moment in Europe’s return to the forefront of human spaceflight. Hosted in Berlin by Starlab Space Europe and with the strong support of the German Federal State of Baden-Württemberg, the event convened senior leaders from the European Space Agency (ESA), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Airbus, Voyager Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, and a broad network of scientific and industrial stakeholders.]]> 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/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/2025/06/nasa-extends-cooperation-with-german-aerospace-center-for-artemis-ii-mission/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65871 NASA has signed an agreement with the German Aerospace Center at the DLR to continue a partnership in space medicine research. This renewed collaboration builds on previous radiation mitigation efforts for human spaceflight. NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro signed the agreement at the ongoing Paris Air Show. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/dlr-turns-to-satellites-and-ai-to-tackle-europes-escalating-wildfire-crisis/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65736 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has launched a new initiative to harness satellite data for enhanced wildfire detection, analysis, and response coordination. Announced this week, the program brings together scientific expertise, remote sensing technology, and government collaboration to address the escalating threat of wildfires driven by climate change across Europe and beyond.]]>