https://spacewatch.global/tag/space-cafe-radio/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:22:12 +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/space-cafe-radio/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-cafe-radio-innovating-and-storytelling-at-the-edge-from-space-tech-expo-bremen/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69911 In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded live from the Space Tech Expo in Bremen, host Torsten Kriening discusses the critical roles of space technologies in everyday life with guests: Georgia Jaggs (Managing Director, Halo PR and Communications), Aman Sandhur (Project Manager, RAL Space), Andrew Faiola (Commercial Director, Astroscale UK), and Olivier Camy (Technical Sales, Axon Cable).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-cafe-radio-switzerlands-space-strategy-navigating-neutrality-and-security-with-ludovic-monnerat/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69744 In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening talks with Ludovic Monnerat about Switzerland's comprehensive military space concept (Gesamtkonzeption Weltraum) and its implications for Swiss security and European cooperation. They discuss the distinction between data and intelligence, the evolution of Switzerland's space strategy, and the critical role of space-based assets in national defense. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/space-cafe-radio-exploring-geospatial-frontiers-with-aaron-addison/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69442 In this episode, recorded at the InterGeo 2025 in Frankfurt, host Torsten Kriening discuss with Aaron Addison, Executive Director, World Geospatial Industry Council the imperative role of geospatial technology and earth observation in tackling global challenges. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/space-cafe-radio-with-surbhi-dalmia-and-rainer-horn/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69041 In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening unmantles the exciting announcement of Novaspace opening a new office in India. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/space-cafe-radio-with-rainer-horn/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68861 Join SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening for an exclusive interview with Rainer Horn, Managing Director of Novaspace, about the Space Defense and Security Summit (SDSS) during the World Space Business Week in Paris. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/space-cafe-radio-with-philippe-carette/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68513 Join us for a captivating episode of Space Café Radio as your host, Torsten Kriening, sits down with Philippe Carette, now President of Satellite Communications at NSG - Neo Space Group, during the World Space Business Week in Paris. Listen into an insightful discussion on the future of in-flight connectivity and how NSG's recent acquisition of Display Interactive strengthens its role as a global leader in integrated satellite and aviation services. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/space-cafe-radio-with-dr-jessica-west/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67802 Join us in this Space Cafe Radio episode as we sit down with Dr Jessica West, a senior researcher at Project Ploughshares in Canada, recently back from the Outer Space Security Conference in Geneva. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/space-cafe-radio-with-dr-peter-martinez/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67352 In this insightful episode of Space Café Radio, SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening interviews Dr Peter Martinez, Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation. They discuss space governance, the 2025 Global Counter Space Capability Report, and the indispensable UN COPUOS Briefing Book. The episode delves into the 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris, the EU Space Act, and pressing issues in space traffic coordination and debris mitigation]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/space-cafe-radio-with-brigadier-general-marcin-gorka/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67130 In this special episode of Space Cafe Radio, live from the 8th Prague Space Security Conference, host Torsten Kriening sit down with Brigadier General Marcin Górka, Director at the Department of Innovation at the Polish Ministry of National Defense and a key figure in shaping Poland's military space policy. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-is-a-battlefield-is-germany-ready/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66595
Written by Torsten Kriening
In the increasingly contested domain of space, Germany stands at a strategic crossroads. While space capabilities have long underpinned the Bundeswehr’s reconnaissance and communication functions, today’s geopolitical reality demands much more than passive observation. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/space-cafe-radio-with-christophe-morand/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66090 In this episode of Space Café Radio live from Prague, host Torsten Kriening was joined by Christophe Morand, advisor to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defense Industry and Space (DG DEFIS). As a former French Air Force Colonel with extensive experience in military space intelligence, Morand discusses the EU's current and future projects related to space and defense, the importance of the European Defense Fund (EDF), and the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) negotiations. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/space-cafe-radio-the-future-of-space-investment-chad-andersons-perspective/ Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65544 Join Space Café Radio at the GEOINT Symposium 2025 in St. Louis as Laura Todd sits down with Chad Anderson, founder and managing partner of Space Capital, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the space economy. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/space-cafe-radio-with-shelli-brunswick/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63632 Explore the evolving landscape of space technology and artificial intelligence with Shelli Brunswick, CEO and founder of SB Global LLC, in this episode of Space Café Radio. Shelli, a luminary in the space sector, shares her journey from the U.S. Air Force to founding her own company, highlighting the importance of leadership in adopting emerging technologies. She emphasizes how AI is revolutionizing industries, urging boards to prepare for this technological shift.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/space-cafe-radio-germany-mit-christoph-seidler/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63383 In dieser deutschen Folge von Space Café Radio spricht Torsten Kriening, Herausgeber von SpaceWatch.Global mit Christoph Seidler. Im Gespräch geht es um sein neues Buch "Armstrongs Erben". Christoph Seidler ist Wissenschaftsjournalist und Raumfahrtexperte, und gemeinsam mit Torsten Kriening diskutiert er die Bedeutung des neuen Wettlaufs zum Mond. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/pssi-special-ep-05-china-russia-space-partnership-dynamic-and-implications-for-global-security/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62885 Welcome to the last episode of our special five episode podcast mini-series, crafted in collaboration with PSSI, the Prague Security Studies Institute. In this episode, Emma speaks with Dean Cheng, a consultant on Asian affairs and senior advisor to the U.S. Institute of Peace. Dr. Cheng delves into the complexities of the China-Russia relationship, highlighting their shared antipathy towards the West but differing ambitions and capacities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/space-cafe-radio-geopolitics-satellites-sovereignty-and-sustainability-insights-from-dr-gerard-schockmel/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62892 Join our host Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global as he sit down with Dr. Gérald Schockmel, a member of the Luxembourg parliament, about the dynamics of the global space race, Europe's initiatives in space legislation, and the role of universities in advancing space technologies. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/pssi-2024-special-ep-03-key-space-security-issues-from-the-indo-pacific-perspective/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62078 In the third episode of our special PSSI Space Security podcast series, experts shed light on critical space security issues from the Indo-Pacific region. The episode featured insightful interviews with Dr. Jong Shinn Wu, Director General of the Taiwan Space Agency, and Dr. Il Seok Oh, Vice Chairman of KASS, the Korean Academy of Space Security. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/space-cafe-radio-industry-trends-with-tttech/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61599 Hello SpaceWatchers! In a recent episode of Space Café Radio, Emma Gatti, Editor in Chief of SpaceWatch Global, engaged in a fascinating conversation with Bob Richards and Christian Fidi from TTTech Aerospace.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/space-cafe-radio-economics-inside-world-space-business-with-pacome-revillon/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61464 In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening sits down with Pacôme Révillon, CEO of Novaspace, to review the 27th edition of the World Space Business Week held in Paris. They discuss key trends, including market transformations, mergers, and acquisitions, the impact of new EU DG DEFIS Commissioner and defense activities on the space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/space-cafe-radio-pssi-2024-special-ep-02-transatlantic-collaboration-on-global-space-security-issues/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61374 In the first episode of our new PSSI podcast series, produced in collaboration with PSSI, the Prague Security Studies Institute, we explore the  advancements in international cooperation in space security with Deanna L. Ryals, Director, International Affairs at the  Space Systems Command of the US Space Force. ]]>