https://spacewatch.global/tag/newspace/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:22:21 +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/newspace/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ila-2026-day-1-heat-pixels-water-how-german-newspace-is-re-reading-the-earth/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74883 At ILA 2026, Marble Imaging's Dr. Gopika Suresh and EOMAP's Dr. Thomas Heege join Space.Table's Nicola Kuhrt to discuss how German NewSpace is re-reading the Earth — from 50 cm imagery and AI to data sovereignty, dual use and the climate mission.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-morning-show-9th-april-inside-colorado-air-and-spaceport/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72884 Live from the Colorado Air and Spaceport - a facility pioneering inland horizontal launch operations, satellite integration, and payload processing. Torsten Kriening and Yvette Gonzalez explore why Colorado is becoming a complete space infrastructure ecosystem.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-pax-technologica/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70327
Written by Giles Rabin
The year 2025 will be a landmark year, with the confirmed return to flight of Ariane 6 and its remarkable ramp-up, the appointment of a “next-former” NASA administrator, SpaceX's Fordist launch figures, and the arrival of the New Glenn heavy-lift launcher. We are entering an industrial era of space travel, where the former craft of space travel is becoming an industry like any other, producing massively with economies of scale. With New Glenn and Starship, weight is no longer a constraint, and the cost per kg in low orbit is approaching the price per kg of a parcel sent to another continent by express delivery.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-bremen-a-victory-for-europe-but-what-for/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69836
Written by Gilles Rabin
Josef Aschbacher won his bet at the ESA ministerial conference, raising more than €22 billion. With an increase of more than 30% compared to the last conference in Paris, Europe is discovering its ambition for space, and the smiles on the faces of the Germans and Spaniards showed that this sector is no longer considered an excuse to take pretty pictures of the ISS or to present new superheroes in the form of astronauts wearing ESA jackets. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/lps-2025-real-time-thermal-imaging-from-space-ororatechs-bold-vision-with-dr-martin-langer/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65998 Welcome back from the Living Planet Symposium in Vienna! In this episode, Torsten Kriening sit down with Dr. Martin Langer, CEO and CTO of Ororatech, one of Europe’s standout NewSpace startups delivering real-time thermal Earth observation to fight wildfires and build resilience.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/ksat-and-liberatech-forge-strategic-alliance-to-advance-global-earth-intelligence/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65713 In a move that reflects the accelerating convergence of space-based infrastructure and advanced analytics, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Liberatech Space have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Earth observation into real-time, predictive intelligence. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/esa-selects-nuview-led-team-including-sfl-missions-for-moonraker-lunar-mapping-study/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65715 SFL Missions Inc. has been named a key member of the team selected for the Moonraker lunar mapping mission study highlighting the European Space Agency’s (ESA) expanding use of commercial innovation in space exploration. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/swedens-requtech-expands-into-mena-with-multi-orbit-satcom-terminal/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65700 Requtech AB, a satellite communications firm based in Linköping, Sweden, has announced its first sale of the RESA M Ku terminal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/eric-felt-joins-star-catcher-bridging-space-force-strategy-and-newspace-innovation/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65675 In a move that reflects the growing convergence of defense leadership and the commercial NewSpace ecosystem, Colonel Eric J. Felt (ret.), former Director of Science, Technology, and Research at the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), has joined U.S.-based space startup Star-Catcher as Strategic Advisor. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-new-global-competition-for-the-conquest-of-space/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56400 Written by Angela Mathis

Humans have long looked at a star-studded night sky with wonder and curiosity. We have used the stars to navigate the oceans. The moon, stars, and celestial events like comets, the aurora borealis or eclipses have fed our imaginations and fuelled our myths, fears, and beliefs. It is in the 20th century that we developed with purpose and intent knowledge and technologies to demystify and explore what we now call Space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-a-reality-check-on-european-space-capabilities/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56005 The European Space Forum 2024 seeks to showcase Europe's strategic role in the global space race, using its distinct ecosystem while navigating the intricate web of international relations. The forum's discussions help determine the future trajectory of European space activities, ensuring that Europe remains relevant and leads in numerous critical areas of space technology and exploration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-debris-causes/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55846 As of 2024, 9,494 active satellites are orbiting Earth according to the "Orbiting Now" statistics. The Government Accountability Office projects this number to increase to 58,000 satellites. This significant growth is driven by private sector initiatives, particularly the development of mega-constellations, with programs like Starlink being among the most extensive. The desire for more precise and secure data transmission is encouraging a wide range of institutions to engage in space-related activities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/spacewatchgl-interviews-kai-uwe-schrogl-seville-brussels-and-now-esa-defines-the-next-steps-for-space/ Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55361 Paris, 27 May 2024. ESA held a Council at Ministerial level meeting last November in Seville and just concluded on 23 May 2024 together with the European Union a Space Council meeting in Brussels. We discussed with Kai-Uwe Schrogl, ESA’s Special Advisor for Political Affairs, where the Agency stands, where success and challenges are, and what to expect in the near future.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-beyond-hegemony-rethinking-partnerships-in-a-multipolar-world/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53189 In the present era, the global landscape is shifting towards increased multipolarity. The world has been fractured in antagonizing spheres of political and economical hegemony, resulting in both competition and conflict. The Russo-Ukrainian war continues. China is broadening its economical and geopolitical influence through grand-investments and the support of evolving economies. The BRICS have doubled their members and a variety or regional alliances appear to take shape. Europe faces the task of adjusting to the evolving power dynamics.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/france-to-establish-newspace-hubs-in-denver-and-houston/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52939 A delegation from the French Space Agency CNES visited Colorado and Texas last week to expand ties between French and American aerospace companies, reported Space News. The officials plan to establish virtual hubs in Denver and Houston for Connect by CNES, a government initiative to spur space-related innovation. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/eif-commits-e60-million-to-alpine-space-ventures/ Thu, 25 May 2023 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48987 The European Investment Fund (EIF) announced today that it is committing €60 million in equity to Alpine Space Ventures (ASV), a German-based venture capital fund focusing on the NewSpace sector. With this investment, ASV’s committed capital passes the €100 million mark, bringing it closer to the target of €160 million, expected to be achieved later this year. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/space-cafe-israel-by-meidad-pariente-arie-halsband-moving-from-the-classical-space-industry-to-new-space/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47916 In the Ninth episode of Space Café Israel, Meidad Pariente is in conversation with Arie Halsband. Can you share something personal that isn’t written in your LinkedIn profile? Well, I'm not sure that nobody knows. But I'm enthusiastic about history, and read history books, as a hobby. And I think that history may teach us a lot about events, stressful situations, and how people behave in such situations. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-prague-at-eu-space-week-2022-with-rodrigo-da-costa/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44186 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with  Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director at EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Program, he previously worked at the agency as the Galileo Services Program Manager. In this episode, Rodrigo sits down with Torsten during the EU Space Week 2022 in Prague to talk about his impressions of the EU Space Week and the role of EUSPA. This includes the growth of participation in the conference as well as strategies to help the EU space sector evolve. The biggest take away is the push to prioritize the "user" and make them the focus of space activities moving forward. Tune in to hear more!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-india-in-the-new-space-era/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:22 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43933 The very existence of human life on earth today is dependent on space-based services. From banking and money transfers to streaming online content and using maps, the internet and other technological capabilities are being widely used by everyone across the world. From the individual level to the international level, space-based services play a crucial role. However, there are still many challenges and threats within the space domain, that need to be addressed at the national, regional, and global levels. All these imply the fact that space is both a competent and vulnerable domain in the contemporary world.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/gomspace-signs-contract-with-unseenlabs-to-deliver-6-more-satellites/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43354 Nanosatellite manufacturer and operator GomSpace, has signed an over US $4-million contract with satellite technology company Unseenlabs, to deliver six more satellites. The spacecraft are expected to be delivered by  Q3/Q4 of 2023.  The new satellites will be based on an upgraded platform the two companies co-developed in an ongoing project.]]>