https://spacewatch.global/tag/hannah-ashford/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:49:20 +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/hannah-ashford/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/the-karman-project-launches-space-peace-prize-amid-rising-geopolitical-tensions/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68100 The Karman Project has launched the Space Peace Prize™ to champion critical peace efforts in the space domain. The Prize's inaugural call for nominations and formal award process will begin in 2026. Each Prize recipient will thereby represent a proven model to follow - a project worthy of global attention and support - illuminating clear numerous pathways towards a new benchmark for peace, responsibility, and sustainability in space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/karman-project-and-satsure-to-host-the-2025-karman-week-in-bangalore-india/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66482 The Karman Project's flagship event ‘Karman Week 2025’ will take place in Bangalore, India, hosted by SatSure. This year’s selected delegation includes Fellows from such organizations as Axiom Space, Airbus, the Saudi Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and the Kenya Space Agency, among others.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/the-karman-project-announces-the-2025-karman-fellows/ Fri, 16 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65315 The Karman Project has announced its selection the 2025 Karman fellows, a group of 15 exceptional individuals from around the world who are not only shaping the future of space, but doing so with a commitment to responsibility, collaboration and peace. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/karman-project-launches-application-for-2025-karman-fellowship/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63802 The Karman Project has announced the launch of applications for the 2025 edition of the Karman Fellowship. With the space sector aiding some of humanity's most time-critical needs - from communication to climate monitoring, food supply and disaster management - the foundation considers its investment in the people shaping these technologies as equally time-critical.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/karman-project-selects-bulgaria-to-host-2024-karman-week/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56039 The Karman Project has selected EnduroSat to host its flagship event, 'Karman Week', in Bulgaria. Selected from a competitive pool of nine host applicants from across the globe, EnduroSat, the European satellite and space service provider, will bring this year’s 15 Karman Fellows to Sofia and the region of the Rodopi Mountains for a week focusing on space education.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/space-cafe-radio-frontiers-with-hannah-ashford-about-the-karman-fellowship-2024/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55648 Join us in this insightful episode of Space Café Radio as we explore the profound impact of space on various aspects of life, from climate monitoring to global communications. Our host, Torsten Kriening, sits down with Hannah Ashford, the Managing Director of The Karman Project, to discuss the significance of international cooperation in space, the rigorous selection process for the Karman Fellowship, and the remarkable projects generated by these global collaborations. Learn more about the initiatives slated for 2024 and the exciting events where you can meet the team behind the Karman Project.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/karman-project-announces-2024-fellowship-global-space-leaders/ Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:51 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55225 The Karman Project has announced the 15 global space leaders it selected for the 2024 edition of the Karman Fellowship program. The 15 Fellows of 2024 represent 13 nationalities and five continents and join a growing network of influential Karman Alumni, coming from the startup, cultural, venture capital, research, space agency and industry sectors alike. The Foundation selected the Fellows from over 350 candidates globally, 50 of whom were presented to the Karman Selection Board for the final decision]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/space-symposium-2024-a-red-rocks-interview-with-hannah-ashford/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54497 The selection process for the Karman Fellowship 2024 is currently in full swing, and we had the privilege of capturing a moment that brings the essence of Karman mission to the forefront. Karman Foundation's Managing Director, Hannah Ashford, sat down with Torsten Kriening for an insightful conversation about what lies at the heart of the Karman Fellowship's values and the meticulous process behind selecting their Fellows.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/empowering-women-in-the-workplace-celebrating-achievements-and-addressing-challenges-this-international-womens-day-2024/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54051 As the publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, I am honored to acknowledge International Women's Day during these tumultuous times. The world is emerging from a pandemic, facing wars at Europe's borders, grappling with global recessions, and navigating a fragile political climate amidst elections in over 70 countries. Amid these challenges, it's vital to express our gratitude to the women in our professional and personal lives for their resilience and contributions. International Women's Day on March 8th invites us to reflect on the pivotal role of women in the workplace and the persistent obstacles they face.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/karman-project-and-msro-to-host-karman-week-2023/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51989 The Karman Project is partnering with the Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO) and Six Senses Laamu to organize the Karman Week 2023 from November 1st to 5th, 2023. The annual Fellowship Week will feature 15 global space leaders and will consequently mark an important milestone in the Maldives' journey towards establishing a first national space ecosystem.]]>