https://spacewatch.global/tag/markus-mooslechner/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:18:56 +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/markus-mooslechner/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/the-space-cafe-podcast-138-with-dr-andy-tomkins/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67375 What if Earth once had rings like Saturn? Dr. Andy Tomkins joins Markus to unravel the evidence that, 466 million years ago, a colossal asteroid breakup may have encircled our planet with a shimmering band of debris. From the science of ancient meteorites to the climate effects of planetary rings, this episode explores how cosmic events have shaped our world—and what they might mean for life, extinction, and the future of planetary science.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-moonshot-power-why-the-us-wants-a-nuclear-reactor-in-space-and-why-europe-cares/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66980
Written by Torsten Kriening
Eighty years ago this week -on 6th and 9th August 1945 - the world entered the nuclear age in the most traumatic way imaginable. Hiroshima and Nagasaki are not just history; they are emotional markers that still shape public memory and political reflexes across Europe. In Germany, the association of “nuclear” with danger was reinforced by the radioactive cloud from Chernobyl in 1986 and by the cascading failures at Fukushima in 2011, which led Berlin to decide on a complete nuclear phase-out, completed in 2023.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/the-space-cafe-podcast-137-with-dr-bhavya-lal/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67037 Nuclear power’s bad Earthly reputation hides its potential as a lifeline beyond our planet. Space is already radioactive—and if we want to stay and build on the Moon, Mars, or Europa, nuclear offers “power abundance” solar can’t match. Dr. Lal explains why, covering tech, safety, law, history, and why the next space era may finally embrace it.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/the-space-cafe-podcast-136-with-simonetta-cheli/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66548 This week, Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programs at the European Space Agency (ESA), joins Markus to dive into one of the most ambitious and groundbreaking projects of our time: building a digital twin of our plane]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/the-space-cafe-podcast-135-with-giorgio-saccoccia/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66087 Giorgio Saccoccia – former President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), propulsion engineer, and lifelong “space fan.” From lunar outposts and electric thrusters to space-as-diplomacy, Saccoccia brings four decades of insight into turning quick “flags-and-footprints” missions into a permanent human presence beyond Earth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/lps-2025-reflections-with-filmmaker-markus-mooslechner/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65966 At the Living Planet Symposium 2025, award-winning filmmaker and Space Café Podcast host Markus Mooslechner joined Torsten Kriening for a spontaneous yet deeply reflective conversation in Vienna’s city center—right in the heart of the “Space in the City” outreach festival.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/the-space-cafe-podcast-134-with-heather-nelson/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65848 Heather Nelson, Director of the Club for the Future at Blue Origin, is at the forefront of inspiring the next generation to dream boldly about humanity’s role as an interplanetary species. In this expansive conversation, Heather provides a rare peek behind the curtain of Blue Origin’s ambitious plans and philosophical vision for the future of humankind both on Earth and beyond.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/the-space-cafe-podcast-133-with-phnam-bagley/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65644 In this expansive and deeply human conversation, Phnam Bagley challenges everything we think we know about architecture. From floating tables to engineered space hearts, she reimagines what it means to design for a future where gravity is optional and emotion is essential.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/the-space-cafe-podcast-130-with-dr-heather-collins/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65045 This episode's guest, Dr. Heather Collins, cognitive neuroscientist, brain-hack expert, and sought-after keynote speaker, takes us on a fascinating - and slightly unsettling - journey into how space travel changes the human brain.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/the-space-cafe-podcast-129-with-claudia-schnugg/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64832 What if art could transform how we design habitats beyond Earth—and inspire new ways to live here at home? Claudia Schnugg is making this vision a reality. As curator of the groundbreaking Universe Pavilion at the prestigious 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, she merges indigenous wisdom, aesthetic dialogue, and rigorous science to reshape how we think about shelter, community, and our cosmic future.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/the-space-cafe-podcast-128-with-guadalupe-canas-herrera/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64579 Guadalupe Cañas Herrera, a key player in the mission, takes us 10 billion light-years into the past, challenging Einstein’s gravity and rethinking the “dark” labels we’ve slapped on the unknown. Bonus: she also brings Zumba energy to cosmology. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/the-space-cafe-podcast-126-with-professor-luciano-iess/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63858 The Cassini spacecraft’s final moments were like a fading heartbeat—one last signal before silence. In this episode, Professor Luciano Iess takes us on a journey across the solar system, from Saturn’s icy moons to Venus’s runaway greenhouse effect. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/the-space-cafe-podcast-125-with-pablo-moncada/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63665 Enter MoonDAO, an experiment in blockchain-powered space governance. In this episode, Pablo Moncada shares insights into how MoonDAO successfully crowdfunded a spaceflight, the potential of blockchain-based lunar economies, and whether decentralization can truly work in space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/the-space-cafe-podcast-124-with-aoife-van-linden-toll/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63431 In this explosive episode of the Space Café Podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection of art, space, and planetary healing with renowned space artist Aoife Van Linden Toll. Known for her bold approach to creation and destruction, Aoife explores how the vastness of the cosmos can inspire solutions to Earth's most pressing challenges.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/the-space-cafe-podcast-122-with-yasmine-el-baggari/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62996 Yasmine El Baggari joins the Space Cafe Podcast to share her incredible journey of cultural exchange, space aspirations, and fostering global unity. A visionary leader, Jasmine’s initiatives bridge gaps between communities, bringing astronauts, refugees, and locals together for meaningful dialogues. Her story reflects a passion for space exploration not just as a technical frontier but as a platform for human connection and understanding.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/hidden-in-plain-sight-out-of-shanghai-leading-space-photographer-reveals-earths-hidden-space-revolution/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62446 Based in Shanghai for the past decade, Slovenian photographer Matjaž Tančič has uncovered a hidden space revolution happening far from the spotlight. Through his 'Mars on Earth' project, he documents remarkable space innovations emerging in the world's most unexpected places.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/the-space-cafe-podcast-117-with-loretta-whitesides/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61911 In this profound conversation, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides shares her vision for preparing humanity for space exploration through personal growth and development. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/the-space-cafe-podcast-116-with-dr-dora-foehring/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61314 Dr. Dora Föhring, planetary defense scientist at ESA, discusses Earth's cosmic shield against asteroids. From observing elusive space rocks to actively deflecting them, she shares insights on near-Earth objects, the groundbreaking DART mission, and the future of planetary protection.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/the-space-cafe-podcast-115-looking-in-the-wrong-places-seti-scientist-rethinks-the-search-for-alien-life/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56933 Dr. Pascal Lee, planetary scientist at the SETI Institute, NASA Ames Research Center discusses the search for extraterrestrial life, Mars exploration, and future human space travel. He shares insights on the Drake Equation, the challenges of finding intelligent life, and potential locations for alien life in our solar system. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/the-space-cafe-podcast-111-bold-dreams-from-gourmet-chef-to-leading-nasas-innovation-marathon/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56142 In this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, Markus delves into the extraordinary journey of Leka Hattori, from being a world-class chef to leading NASA's Space Apps Challenge. They discuss the significance of following one’s dreams, the impact of solitude and self-reflection, and the innovative potential unlocked through NASA's global hackathons.]]>