https://spacewatch.global/tag/laura-todd/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:37:47 +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/laura-todd/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/space-tech-expo-us-emma-stokes-on-anaheims-big-leap-and-a-booming-us-space-industry/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74881 From Space Tech Expo US in Anaheim, Laura Todd talks with Emma Stokes, Managing Director at Smarter Shows, about the show's milestone move to Anaheim — a 25% bigger floor, 5,000-plus attendees, Northrop Grumman joining the exhibition, and the spirit of open collaboration driving a booming US space industry.]]> 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/2026/03/perspective-spatial-2026-europes-space-reality-check-dr-gilles-rabin-speaks/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72247 After an intense and eye-opening day at Perspective Spatial 2026 by Novaspace in Paris, Laura Todd sits down with Dr. Gilles Rabin to unpack what might be one of the most honest conversations Europe’s space sector has had in a long time.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/perspective-spatial-2026-the-end-of-the-space-bubble-what-comes-next-with-nathalie-tinjod/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72244 At Perspective Spatial 2026 by Novaspace in Paris, Laura Todd sits down with Nathalie Tinjod from the European Space Agency (ESA) for a candid and insightful conversation on where Europe’s space sector truly stands today.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/space-comm-expo-infinite-orbits-acquires-lunasa-a-european-play-with-adel-haddoud/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72101 In this Space Café Clip from 2026 edition of Space-Comm Expo at London ExCeL, SpaceWatch.Global Senior Advisor and Editor Laura Todd sits down with Adel Haddoud, CEO and Founder of Infinite Orbits, for a conversation that delivers a major breaking announcement: the acquisition of UK-based Lunasa Space - and a masterclass in how to build a European space company the smart way.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/space-cafe-radio-with-prof-dr-rafaela-kraus/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71912 On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, this special episode of Space Café Radio brings together host Laura Todd, Senior Advisor and Editor at SpaceWatch.Global, with Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich for a thought-provoking conversation about innovation, education, and the future of Europe’s space and defense ecosystems.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-startups-take-over-paddys-pit-in-bremen/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69536
Written by Tamara Blagojevic, SpaceWatch.Global
Bremen’s Space Tech Expo always spills beyond the exhibition halls, but few gatherings captured the community’s spirit this year quite like the easy-going showcase “BrewPoint event - Common sense in Space” at Paddy’s Pit. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-comm-expo-scotland-2025-a-celebration-of-scotlands-space-identity-with-dr-natasha-nicholson/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69499 In this Space Café Clip from Space-Comm Expo 2025 in Glasgow, Senior Editor Laura Todd finally catches up with someone whose schedule has been as packed as the exhibition halls - Dr. Natasha Nicholson, CEO of Space Scotland.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-comm-expo-scotland-2025-scotlands-space-spirit-in-full-force-with-yvette-hopkins/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69497 In this vibrant closing Space Café Clip, Senior Editor Laura Todd sits down with someone who has been at the heart of the entire event - the incomparable Yvette Hopkins, Chair of Space-Comm and one of the driving forces behind Scotland’s booming space ecosystem.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-comm-expo-scotland-2025-saxavords-big-year-ahead-with-robin-huber/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69464 In this Space Café Clip from Space Comms Expo 2025 in Glasgow, SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Field Reporter Laura Todd catches up with Robin Huber, Head of Europe for SaxaVord Spaceport - Scotland’s rapidly rising launch hub in the Shetland Islands.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-comm-expo-scotland-2025-scotlands-space-momentum-with-daniel-smith/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69449 In this Space Café Clip from Space Comms Expo 2025 in Glasgow, SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Field Reporter Laura Todd sits down with Daniel Smith, Founder of AstroAgency, to kick off two days of space innovation, strategy, and Scottish sunshine]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/ste2025-earth-observation-for-everyone-with-matthew-evans/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69173 In this conversation, Torsten Kriening, Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, speaks with Matthew Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of EarthSavvy, about how his company is making Earth observation data accessible to everyone — from enterprises to everyday users.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/ste2025-secure-sustainable-european-cloudferros-eo-cloud-power-with-monika-krzyzanowska/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69159 In this episode, Laura Todd speaks with Monika Krzyżanowska, Chief Business Development Officer at CloudFerro, about how CloudFerro is enabling secure and sustainable access to Europe’s Earth observation data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/ste2025-space-tech-unleashed-omar-qaises-pioneering-vision/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69115 Join us as Laura Todd sits down with Omar Qaise CEO and founder of OQ Technology, at the Luxembourg stand during Bremen Space Tech Expo 2025. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/ste2025-behind-the-scenes-at-leaf-space-with-giovanni-pandolfi/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69119 Join us as Laura Todd sits down with Giovanni Pandolfi, co-founder of Leaf Space, to discuss the unique value Leaf Space brings to its customers by providing critical connectivity to spacecraft.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/wsbw-2025-what-makes-this-space-event-a-powerhouse/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67878 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/wsbw-2025-pixels-into-decisions-cloudferros-pragmatic-path-to-real-earth-observation-value/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67870 In this Space Café Clip, Laura Todd sits down with the ever-pragmatic Guido Baraglia of CloudFerro at World Space Business Week 2025 in Paris - and it’s a conversation packed with common sense, clarity, and a challenge to rethink how we use space data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/wsbw-2025-morning-show-day-5-from-sustainability-to-dual-use/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67842 It’s Day 5 of World Space Business Week 2025 in Paris - and while our legs are tired, the insights are still flying high.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/wsbw-2025-day-4-wrap-up-earth-observation-reality-check/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67845 It’s Day 4 of World Space Business Week 2025 in Paris, and today was all about our favorite topic: Earth Observation — from remote sensing to real-world impact.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/wsbw-2025-day-3-recap-defense-gets-real-innovation-gets-personal/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67818 Day 3 of World Space Business Week 2025 in Paris brought high energy, hard truths, and heartfelt lessons—from both the Space Defense & Security Summit and the SPIN Space Innovation Summit.]]>