https://spacewatch.global/tag/remco-timmermans/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:49:20 +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/remco-timmermans/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/nse-2023-review-with-remco-timmermans/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52728 Focus on local industries, people and communities brings #space community closer. Remco Timmermans gives us his final thoughts from the NSE ExpoForum held in Italy this past week. The highlights include : - The need for legislation and space law, nationally and internationally, - EU Space law to presented during March 2024, - Role of space in national and international security]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/nse-2023-interview-with-andrea-patassa/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52729 Capt. Andrea Patassa the European Space Agency - ESA Reserve Astronaut , from the Italian Air Force spoke with Remco Timmermans at the NSE ExpoForum The conversation highlighted the dual use and the relevance of defence in space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/nse-2023-outlook-by-remco-timmermans/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52727 NSE ExpoForum started on the 5th of December with a focus to help create new market opportunities in Europe and become a catalyst of local industry growth. Remco Timmermans walks us through the quick highlights of the upcoming conference and sheds light on the increasing #defence interest to invest in private space companies.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/spacewatchgl-summer-listening-series-week-two-climate-space-and-earth/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50514 Summer is upon us, and as our gaze shifts towards the stars during those warm, clear nights, SpaceWatch.Global brings you its second collection or the Summer Listening Series. Based on the vote by our newsroom, we have mapped out an interstellar journey across five categories. This week we are starting with “Climate, Space and Earth.”]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/space-cafe-radio-from-gloc-in-oslo-with-dr-einar-bjorgo/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49854 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global contributor Remco Timmermans spoke with Einar Bjørgo,  Director, United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT)at GLOC - the Global Space Conference on Climate Change in Oslo in May 2023 about the center, the role of UNOSAT and the ways of activation. The Global Space Conference on Climate Change was co-organized by IAF, the International Astronautical Federation, and the Norwegian Space Agency.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/space-cafe-radio-miura-1-launch-special-with-raul-verdu/ Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49128 In this  Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global contributor Remco Timmermans spoke with Raúl Verdú, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer at PLD Space,  days before the first launch attempt of the MIURA 1 rocket.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-timmermans-outlook-to-gloc-2023-in-oslo/ Sun, 07 May 2023 08:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-timmermans-outlook-to-gloc-2023-in-oslo/ The two areas in the world most noticeably impacted by climate change are the Arctic and the Tropics. These regions represent the theme 'Fire and Ice' of the Global Conference on Space for Climate Change #GLOC2023, in Oslo, Norway, from 23-25 May! During the #SINC2023 conference at the Maldives will see how space can contribute to monitoring the issues and pinpointing possible solutions for climate change. Remco Timmermans explains the theme of the conference, starting with Fire and finishing with Ice. #WaitForIt All info about this conference, hosted by the Norwegian Space Agency and IAFastro: gloc2023.org]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-interview-with-raushan-ali-fariq-and-leonard-de-guzman/ Sat, 06 May 2023 14:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-interview-with-raushan-ali-fariq-and-leonard-de-guzman/ At the end of a very successful first Space for Island Nations Conference 2023 Remco Timmermans spoke with event manager Raushan Ali Fariq and deputy event manager Leonard de Guzman. They talked about history, present and future of #SINC2023 and #SINC2024 and the role of MSRO in bringing the lessons learned into practice in a new space economy on the #Maldives.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-timmermans-event-review/ Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:29 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-timmermans-event-review/ The Space for Island Nations Conference 2023 in the Maldives earlier this week was historic in several ways. This was the first space conference ever in the Maldives and the first space conference dedicated to space for island nations. The conference served as an important milestone in the evolution of the brand new MSRO Maldives Space Research Organisation, a young Maldivian initiative, born at the International Space University #SSP22 in Portugal in the summer of 2022. The conference was also unique in the sense that all delegates worked on a final statement, referred to as the 'Crossroads Declaration', that will guide the work of MSRO in the next years. It was edited live in the room by all delegates, including international space professionals (including SpaceWatch.Global), local government representatives, and a large number of local high-school and university students. Check out some of the highlights of the #SINC2023 conference in this summary by Remco Timmermans. We are looking forward to #SINC2024!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-interview-with-madin-maseeh/ Sat, 06 May 2023 08:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-4-interview-with-madin-maseeh/ At the end of the Space for Island Nations Conference 2023, Remco Timmermans talk to Madin Maseeh, the founder and president of @MSRO. MSRO was the driving force behind the first space conference ever on the Maldives, and the main organisation to take the conference results forward. It was conceived only in the summer of 2022 and is already the main institute for space in the Maldives. Remco asked Madin about the history, present, and of course future of the he Maldives Space Research Organisation and next year's #SINC2024 conference.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-sokolowski-timmermans-evening-recap/ Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-sokolowski-timmermans-evening-recap/ We have reached the end of day 3 of @SINC2023. Communications Manager Alexandra Sokolowski and Remco Timmermans do a thorough review of the many great learnings from today. #SINC2023]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-interview-with-annalisa-donati/ Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-interview-with-annalisa-donati/ The objective of Eurisy is to bridge space and society, and even though it is primarily an EU organisation, there is a lot of space technology and data from Europe that is available to anyone in the world. Remco Timmermans spoke with Eurisy's Secretary Ggeneral Annalisa Donati about the value her organisation can bring to emerging space nations like Maldives. #SINC2023]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-interview-with-dr-pete-worden/ Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-interview-with-dr-pete-worden/ Remco Timmermans had the unique opportunity to have an informal chat with Dr. S. Pete Worden of the Breakthrough Initiatives. Breakthrough is one of the key supporters and sponsors of the Space for Island Nations Conference 2023 I asked him about two things that are important to emerging space nations and that were key points in the conference: 1) As a space policy advisor to the Luxembourg government, Dr. Worden shared a list of five key elements of a national space policy. These elements, adjusted to the specific national situation of a country, form the basis for a new national space ecosystem, like for island nations. 2) As a director of the Breakthrough Initiatives, which is all about the future exploration of very deep space, I asked him how students and really anyone interested in emerging and small space nations can benefit from these highly inspirational projects.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-timmermans-morning-briefing/ Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-3-timmermans-morning-briefing/ Good morning from the third and last day of the @space for island nations conference 2023 in #Maldives! Today we will look at everything space policy, which is an important element of developing a space economy in a new space nation. This afternoon we will go to the #Moon, before landing at a closing networking reception on the beach with the @breakthrough initiatives, where we can bring together our learnings and start planning the future role of space for island nations! #SINC2023]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-2-timmermans-evening-summary/ Wed, 03 May 2023 17:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-2-timmermans-evening-summary/ A little personal reflection of the amazing second day of the @Space for Island Nations Conference 2023 conference. It is very inspiring to see how an initiative born at the @International Space University can turn a nation into a space faring nation. I am proud to see how @MSROmv is leading Maldives into the space era, bringing several national ministers and the country's former president to the first ever space conference in Maldives. I was very proud to have a good chat with Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom about the specific benefits of space for tourism in the leading tourism nation of the world!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-2-review-with-alexandra-sokolowski/ Wed, 03 May 2023 15:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-2-review-with-alexandra-sokolowski/ Good evening from the end of day two of the Space for Island Nations Conference 2023! Today we heard about the opportunities of space from two ministers, both emphasising the untapped chances that space offers for defence and tourism in the Maldives. We listened to two expert panels about capacity building in emerging space nations, as well as special opportunities in equatorial countries, like Maldives. After the break, we went deeper into space, with Dr. Pete Worden of the @Breakthrough Initiatives and the equally inspiring Dr. Harold White of the @Limitless Space Institute under the applicable theme 'from Sand to Stars'. Special thanks to my co-host @Alexandra Sokolowski of the event organising committee for sharing our views on the day from this amazing location!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-2-interview-with-dr-abdulla-mausoon-minister-of-tourism-of-the-maledives/ Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-2-interview-with-dr-abdulla-mausoon-minister-of-tourism-of-the-maledives/ Tourism is the number one industry in Maldives. At Space for Island Nations Conference 2023 Remco Timmermans spoke with Maldives Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, about how space can contribute to the development of sustainable tourism. The use of Earth observation data for spatial planning being a very tangible opportunity, especially for local students and entrepreneurs, possibly with the support of the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) In his speech, Dr. Mausoom mentioned the equatorial location and favorable weather conditions of Maldives as arguments for space launch initiatives for satellites, but also for space tourism... Of course, he promotes Maldives as a destination for space events, although does this place really need any promotion?]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-day-2-timmermans-morning-briefing/ Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-day-2-timmermans-morning-briefing/ Good morning from day two of the Space for Island Nations Conference at Maldives. Today we start by looking at what it takes to develop a space economy in emerging space nations. We will also look at the unique geography of Maldives, zooming into the opportunities offered by the equatorial location of the country. Then after lunch which we will take a sneak peek to the future of deep space exploration, under the theme 'From Sand to Stars', supported by Breakthrough Initiatives director Dr. Pete Worden. Keep following this unique event here at SpaceWatch.Global and on your favourite social media channels! #SINC2023]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-1-timmermans-evening-recap/ Tue, 02 May 2023 16:08:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-1-timmermans-evening-recap/ We have reached the end of day one of the Space for Island Nations Conference 2023, and what a day it has been! The theme today was the challenges of island nations and solutions from space. We were honoured to learn about these challenges firsthand from carbon-neutral advocate and former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed. The following keynotes and panels highlighted different topics related to these challenges and the solutions that space can provide, like spatial planning, food and water security, disaster preparedness, the climate crisis, and biodiversity. We are looking forward to day two of the conference tomorrow! Keep following our Remco Timmermans here and on your favorite social media channels under the hashtag #SINC2023!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-1-interview-with-mariyam-shizna-of-ndma/ Tue, 02 May 2023 13:14:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sinc-2023-day-1-interview-with-mariyam-shizna-of-ndma/ The MSRO brought the space community to the Maldives to learn about the challenges of island nations and the solutions that space can provide. We talked to Mariyam Shizna, the director of the National Disaster Management Authority of the Maldives, who gave us some unique insights of how space can support her work in disaster risk assessment and recovery on 128 vulnerable, inhabited islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean.]]>