https://spacewatch.global/tag/paul-liias/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/paul-liias/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-how-geopolitics-is-reshaping-the-baltic-space-ecosystem/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70704
Written by Ieva Sipola
The Baltic States are among Europe’s most digitally advanced and agile countries, yet they remain largely absent from discussions about Europe’s space achievements. Despite small populations and constrained budgets, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have been quietly building space capabilities that are becoming increasingly relevant as the region navigates a tough geopolitical environment. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/sds-conference-sdsc-gathers-space-experts-in-estonia-to-discuss-space-and-cybersecurity/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68731 The international Software Defined Space Conference (SDSC) held in Tallinn, Estonia from 28-30 October, bringing together the public and private sectors, as cooperation becomes more important now more than ever. During the conference, space experts from Estonia and abroad reached an agreement that the cyber and space technology sector has reached a development phase where national security, science, and business must intertwine more closely than ever.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-at-sdsc-in-tallinn-with-dr-pascal-faucher-of-eusst/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52109 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr Pascal Faucher, Chairman of European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST), Defense and Security, CNES, at the Software Defined Space Conference - SDSC in Tallinn, Estonia, beginning November 2023. In the interview, Pascal outlines the strategic imperative for Europe to enhance synergies between its civil and defense sectors to ensure a competitive edge in the space industry, especially given resource limitations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/sdsc-2023-interview-with-elise-olt-and-marily-hendrikson/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52085 An illuminating discussion from #SDC2023 with two trailblazing Estonian space leaders - Elise Olt and Marily Hendrikson! � Get inspired as they share a vibrant vision for Estonia's growing role in the global space industry. Learn how their work is expanding access and opportunity in space tech for future generations. Elise and Marily provide unique perspectives on Estonia's emerging space sector and shaping the new space economy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/sdsc-2023-interview-with-martin-ruubel-of-nortal/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52058 Don't miss this exclusive fireside chat with an influential leader and innovator! Torsten Kriening spoke with Martin Ruubel, CEO of Estonian tech giant Nortal, at #SDC2023 about their bold move into the space industry. Hear Martin's vision straight from the source on why and how Nortal is leveraging their software expertise to help shape the future of space tech. We discuss key takeaways from the conference, trends to watch, and insights ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/sdsc-2023-interview-with-linda-voeras-karma-ventures/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52042 The day before the official start of the 3rd Software Defined Space Conference, hosted by the Estonian Space Office, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia in Tallinn, our Publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Linda Võeras of Karma Ventures about the challenges and to-dos for startups that are looking for funding, the market and space as an area to fund.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/sdsc-2023-welcome-from-tallinn-estonia/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52043 Welcome to Tallinn, Estonia for the 3rd Software Defined Space Conference, hosted by the Estonian Space Office, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia. The next days we will discuss the critical role of software development and #cybersecurity in space, and the role that leading e-nation #Estonia plays in this area. Follow everything this week on hashtag #SDSC2023!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-paul-liias-is-space-legal-in-estonia-and-why-should-you-come-to-tallinn-for-halloween-recap/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:00:29 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51878 Our Space Café WebTalk “33 minutes with Paul Liias – Is space legal in Estonia and why should you come to Tallinn for Halloween?” took place on Tuesday, 17th October 2023. Paul Liias is the Head of Space policy at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication. Paul has created the Estonian Space Policy and Program 2020-2027. Today, he is working on Estonian national space legislation and a decentralized e-government solution for Space Traffic Management.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/estonias-software-defined-space-conference-coming-soon/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51645 Paul Liias, Head of Space at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications for Estonia, has spoken about space economy and cybersecurity ahead of this year’s Software Defined Space Conference (SDSC) in Tallinn, Estonia.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-paul-liias-on-18-october-2022-2/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51520 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Paul Liias, Head of Space policy at the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Is space legal in Estonia and why should you come to Tallinn for Halloween? Paul Liias is the Head of Space policy at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication. Paul has created the Estonian Space Policy and Program 2020-2027]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/spacewatchgl-opinion-highlights-from-the-software-defined-space-conference-2022/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46651 The Software Defined Space Conference 2022 was the second conference in the series launched in 2021, earlier with the name Cyber and Space Security Conference. The second edition took place on the 26-27 October 2022 in Tallinn, Estonia. The conference was initiated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication for Estonia and co-organised together with the Estonian Space Office to create a vibrant community for space cyber security.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-paul-liias-why-should-you-go-to-tallinn-estonia-in-october-recap/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44161 Our Space Café WebTalk “33 minutes with Paul Liias - Why should you go to Tallinn, Estonia in October?” Took place on Tuesday, 18th October. Paul is Head of Space Policy at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication. He created the Estonian Space Policy and Program 2020-2027 and he is currently working on Estonian national space legislation and a decentralized e-government solution for Space Traffic Management.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-paul-liias-on-18-october-2022/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43973 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Paul Liias, Head of Space policy at the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Why should you go to Tallinn, Estonia in October? Paul and Torsten will discuss the upcoming Software Defined Space Conference in Tallinn and why that is a must-go event this year.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/spacewatchgl-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-paul-liias/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26167&preview=true&preview_id=26167 On 26 August 2020, SpaceWatch.Global Editor in Chief Markus Payer started a dialogue about the next generation ESA here. We reached out to representatives in all ESA member states and beyond to get their feedback on that topic. Here we publish their perspectives. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-estonias-space-policy-prioritizing-e-gov-cybersecurity-and-ai/ Sun, 05 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23954&preview=true&preview_id=23954 Today the Space sector is growing faster than ever before and it opens up new opportunities and avenues for new players.]]>