https://spacewatch.global/tag/space-sustainability/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 20 May 2026 04:09:24 +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-sustainability/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/spacewatchgl-opinion-we-can-build-for-space-but-can-we-take-care-of-it/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74007
Written by Rosa Schmidt
We are still early in space. Just early enough to shape it. Just late enough to start seeing the consequences.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-space-traffic-treaty-erosion-nuclear-reactors-on-the-moon/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73108 At Space Symposium 2026, Torsten Kriening spoke with Peter Martinez of the Secure World Foundation about the growing challenges of space traffic coordination, evolving legal frameworks, and the implications of expanding activity beyond Earth orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-from-dialogue-to-action-lessons-from-the-second-saudi-space-debris-conference-in-riyadh/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72018
Written by Olga Volynskaya
As space activity grows, so does the risk from orbital debris. The Second Saudi Space Debris Conference in Riyadh explored how cooperation, regulation, and innovation could help secure the long-term sustainability of Earth’s orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/7th-summit-for-space-sustainability-morning-show-day-2-23-oct-2025/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68519 Join SpaceWatch.Globals Torsten Kriening and his co-moderator Dasha Filichkina of AstroAgency to get your daily dose of space insights. Todays guest is Andrew Faiola of Astroscale. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/7th-summit-for-space-sustainability-morning-show-day-1-22-oct-2025/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68486 Join SpaceWatch.Globals Torsten Kriening and his co-moderator Dasha Filichkina of AstroAgency to get your daily dose of space insights. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-europes-ascending-role-in-space-sustainability-leadership-2/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68417
Written by Yvette Gonzalez
The space industry stands at an inflection point. With over 12,000 active satellites currently orbiting Earth - a number projected to reach 100,000 by 2030 - we are witnessing the most rapid expansion of human activity beyond our planet in history. As this growth accelerates, so does our recognition of a fundamental challenge: how do we ensure the critical and continuous ability of space activities to benefit Earth?]]> 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/2025/09/space-cafe-radio-with-dr-nic-ross/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67634 In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening sits down with Dr Nic Ross, co-author of the 3rd NIPARO Summit report and a leading voice in space sustainability. Together, they explore the evolving definition of sustainability in the space sector, the challenges of balancing innovation with responsible stewardship, and the philosophical and practical dilemmas facing the industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/spacewatchgl-opinion-applying-polycentric-governance-in-space/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67424
Written by Mahhad Nayyer
When people talk about “space sustainability,” two words often come up: empathy and inclusion. They sound powerful, but too often they remain just that—slogans, not practices. Unless our systems of governance embed empathy and inclusion as real guiding principles, the space environment will continue to be shaped by competition, exclusion, and delayed action.]]> 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/2024/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-a-unique-space-sustainability-meeting-comes-to-hong-kong/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61867 Written by Quentin Parker

- From December 2nd to 4th a unique gathering of more than 70 delegates from over 20 countries  occurred at  the centennial campus at the university of Hong Kong for a conference on Space Sustainability and space debris. Crucially, these overseas delegates were not foreign nationals residing in Hong Kong but people that flew in especially for the meeting from around the world and with many coming to Hong Kong for the first time.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/space-cafe-radio-geopolitics-on-space-diplomacy-and-sustainability/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62256 Join host Torsten Kriening as he sits down with Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), to discuss critical topics in the space sector. This episode give an insight view into space sustainability, traffic management, the role of private companies, and global cooperation for peaceful space usage.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/the-space-cafe-podcast-114-spaceonomics-the-future-of-an-industry-seen-through-the-eyes-and-wallets-of-an-investor/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56753 Rockets! Satellites! Asteroids! Let's blast off into the world of space investment with engineer-turned-investor Christian Ziach. He shares insights on Europe's space race, the challenges of refuelling satellites in orbit, and why asteroid mining might be trickier than we thought. Also: the Ariane 6 dilemma, space sustainability woes, how to turn scientists into entrepreneurs, the MASCOT mission's nail-biting success, and whether we're really ready to settle on Mars.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/gsoa-releases-space-sustainability-conduct-code/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52300 The Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) released on the 13th of November its Code of Conduct on Space Sustainability. It is calling on operators to implement responsible practices that mitigate the risk of in-orbit collision, minimise the threat of non-trackable debris, protect humans in space, and limit effects on optical astronomy. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/space-cafe-radio-from-wsbw-2023-with-stewart-bain/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51288 In this episode of Space Café Radio, SpaceWatch.Global’s publisher Torsten Kriening, has an insightful conversation with Stewart Bain, Founder and CEO of NorthStar Earth and Space, during Euroconsult's 26th World Satellite Business Week in Paris.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/the-space-cafe-podcast-88-alex-fielding-privateer-space-an-intimate-vision-of-life-and-space-beyond-the-billionaires-%f0%9f%9a%80/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50784 In this compelling episode, host Markus delves deep with Alex Fielding, the co-founder of Privateer Space and tech industry veteran, exploring not just the future of space technology but its profound implications for social evolution, climate change, and the very fabric of our human experience. Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Hawaii wildfires, this conversation serves as a poignant and urgent reminder of the interconnected challenges we face. Get ready for a multi-faceted discussion that transcends the boundaries of science, touching the heart of ethical and existential dilemmas we can no longer afford to ignore.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/space-cafe-radio-with-niklas-nienass-mep/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49755 In this  Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Niklas Nienass, Member of the European Parliament for The Greens/ European Free Alliance, about GLOC - the Global Space Conference on Climate Change in Oslo in May 2023 and about the challenges in climate change where space can be part of the solution. They also covered the current status of the European Space Law and the new study about life-cycle assessments for space missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/register-today-for-next-space-cafe-austria-by-sabine-pongruber-on-16-june-2023/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 04:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48804 This Space Café Austria will feature Margit Mischkulnig, Head of Department for Space Affairs at the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, in conversation with Sabine Pongruber, Founder and CEO of WEME Global and a friend of SpaceWatch.Global. "Austria's Footprint in Space" In our upcoming Space Café Austria, we're going to delve into the real-life impact of Austria's leadership in Energy Transition with Space Data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-scotland-by-angela-mathis/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44557 Join our next Space Café Scotland on the development of the Space Sustainability Roadmap for Scotland which was developed by AstroAgency and Optimat for Space Scotland's Environmental Task Force.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/privateer-partners-with-celestron/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44279 Space sustainability company Privateer, is partnering with telescope manufacturer Celestron to crowdsource the transparency and predictability of space, Privateer said. Dr Moriba Jah, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at Privateer ha been advocating for transparency, predictability, and accountability in space for years.]]>