https://spacewatch.global/tag/international-space-university/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:19:46 +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/international-space-university/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-cafe-33-minutes-with-dr-john-wensveen-2/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72515 ISU President John Wensveen discusses the financial difficulties threatening space education. Find out how to help.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-isus-moon-shot-2030-a-new-era-of-innovation-technology-and-global-engagement/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69262
Written by Dr John Wensveen
As leaders from across the space sector gather for this week’s ESA Ministerial, the International Space University (ISU) is charting a bold new course for its future. Through MOON SHOT 2030, ISU’s new strategic plan, the university is committing to a forward-leaning, industry-aligned vision designed to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding global space economy. For more than 35 years, ISU has prepared leaders who have shaped—and continue to shape—the global space sector. Today, with the rise of commercial space, accelerating technological disruption, and rapidly increasing international collaboration, ISU is evolving its model to ensure it remains the world’s premier institution for interdisciplinary, intercultural, and international space education.]]> 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/2025/04/space-cafe-33-minutes-with-dr-john-wensveen/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64881 On Day 3 of the 40th Space Symposium, Laure Todd had the pleasure of sitting down for a powerful 33-minute conversation with Dr. John Wensveen, who stepped into ISU’s top role in September 2023 – and is already transforming the future of global space education]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-workers-wanted-digital-education-for-an-expanding-sector/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56579 The space economy is undergoing a remarkable transformation; this explosive growth is creating a significant demand for a larger and more diverse workforce. As the industry continues to expand, it needs talented individuals with expertise in fields like engineering, science, telecommunications, and policy among others. The growing space economy will require more businesses and workers to support research, development, manufacturing, and operations. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/space-symposium-2024-interview-with-prof-nicolas-peter/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54659 Prof Nicolas Peter, International Space University, spoke with Dr Emma Gatti during the Space Symposium 2024. They discussed their long-standing relationship with North America and their upcoming Space Studies Program 2024 in collaboration with @RiceUniversity and NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). He also discussed training the next generation of space professionals and the widely discussed topic of talent recruitment for the space industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-is-human-capital-the-recipe-for-success-in-the-space-sector-the-isu-perspective/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54037 To say that the space sector has seen tremendous growth in the last decade has become somewhat of a platitude. Countless reports show impressive growth and a positive outlook for the future, even suggesting a new ‘golden age’ for the industry. There is also a wide consensus that for the space economy to reach the promise of morphing into a multi-trillion-dollar valuation in the decade to come, we need a strong, resilient, and innovative sector. The health of the space sector today and tomorrow will thus be key to achieving the goals that the space community wishes to see in the years to come.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/isu-appoints-professor-nicolas-peter-as-acting-president/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52784 Nicolas Peter has been appointed Acting President of the International Space University (ISU), ISU announced. He is succeeding Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund who has served as President since September 2021. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/space-cafe-radio-with-prof-bertrand-goldman-international-space-university/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51576 In this episode of Space Café Radio, SpaceWatch.Global’s publisher, Torsten Kriening, has an exciting conversation with Prof Bertrand Goldman, Associate Professor and Research Facilitator of the International Space University and a resident faculty on the Central Campus, about the news from ISU and the new program. Bertrand has contributed as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator to various observing astronomy projects related to the study of brown dwarfs]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/isus-announces-new-master-of-science/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47996 The International Space University (ISU) is introducing a new accredited Master of Science (MSc) in Space Studies. The MSc Space Studies is designed to prepare students to become interdisciplinary space professionals, ready to meet the needs of the rapidly developing space sector. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/space-cafe-israel-by-meidad-pariente-dr-reut-sorek-abramovich-biotech-and-health-issues-who-is-up-for-the-challenge/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45556 In the sixth episode of Space Café Israel, Meidad Pariente is in conversation with Dr. Reut Sorek Abramovich. Can you share something personal that isn’t written in your LinkedIn profile? So my special thing started when I was doing my PhD in Sydney, Australia, and I decided I needed to gain something that will help me mentally and psychologically. So I started doing belly dancing. And people don't know this but I was pretty good at it.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-one-of-a-kind-space-robotics-event-available-on-line-the-erc-2022-is-coming/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46871 Best Mars rovers from around the world. Inspirational meetings and speeches about space exploration, Mars, the Moon and the Earth. Live connection with famous Dr. Ballard’s expedition exploring the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. These are just a few of the many attractions that await visitors and viewers of the 8th edition of the European Rover Challenge. For those who can’t be in Poland this time there is fantastic news – all debates and lectures accompanying the ERC 2022 will be available live online.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/space4impact-joins-showcase-2030/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41335 The Tech4Impact Showcase 2030 is coming back for its third edition between 13th – 14th June and Space4Impact is joining the program with a half-day session on space. As the biggest sustainability summit in Switzerland, Showcase 2030 brings together leading actors of the impact ecosystem for two days of inspiration, action, and networking at EPFL’s SwissTech Convention Centre in Lausanne.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-education-per-excellence-isu-space-studies-program-2022/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40448 THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY AND THE PORTUGUESE SPACE AGENCY – PORTUGAL SPACE, CO-HOST AN EXCITING AND INTENSIVE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM ABOUT THE VIBRANT SPACE SECTOR AND FUTURE TRENDS. We witness a vibrant and booming industrial and public space sector, record private investment, and entrepreneurial activities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/happy-birthday-portuguese-space-agency/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40195 The Portuguese Space Agency has just celebrated its third anniversary of existence. The agency is proud that it remained faithful to “making sure that Space can, and does, contribute to the Portuguese population’s economic growth and social well-being.”]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/dr-valanathan-munsami-is-appointed-new-isu-chancellor/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39671 Dr. Valanathan Munsami will be the International Space University’s (ISU) new honorary Chancellor, with a three-year mandate, the institute said. The ISU Chancellor is a representative of the university who participates in convocations, delivers special lectures, and advises the ISU President.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/leanspace-emerges-from-stealth-with-cloud/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37240 New Space company Leanspace, announced its launch out of stealth mode with several customers and a new product, Leanspace Cloud. The Seraphim Space backed start-up, has already raised over €2M in seed funding from institutional and angel investors. As a first offering, the company offers Leanspace Cloud, to be launched at Space Tech Expo Europe.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/space-hackathon-at-the-space-tech-expo/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36836 Leanspace, in partnership with Clearspace, the International Space University (ISU), the International Astronomical Federation (IAF) and SpaceWatch.Global, is organising a space hackathon at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen, Germany. 10 teams will compete to develop a ground control application ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-remco-timmermans-on-26-october-2021/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36481 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Remco Timmermans, Social Media Specialist for Space, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Live from the International Astronautical Congress 2021 in Dubai. Remco is an experienced space business professional, with 15+ years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, corporate]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-when-art-meets-space-33-minutes-with-the-isus-professor-chris-welch/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=32335 During this week’s SpaceCafé, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with self-confessed “spaceist”, astronautics and space engineering expert from the International Space University, Professor Chris Welch. Now the Head of the Space Payloads Laboratory at the ISU, Professor Welch’s career in space engineering has spanned several decades across multiple universities and institutions.]]>