https://spacewatch.global/tag/switzerland/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:21:24 +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/switzerland/ 32 32 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/2024/08/swiss-battery-startup-btry-raises-loan-from-venture-kick/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 06:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56451 Swiss battery startup BTRY has raised a 150,000 convertible loan from Swiss funding initiative VentureKick, raising their total fundraised for the year to over 1m CHF. BTRY previously raised 900,000 in January in a pre-seed financing led by High-Tech Gründerfonds with participation from Zürcher Kantonalbank.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/switzerland-becomes-latest-signatory-to-the-artemis-accords/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54743 Switzerland has become the 37th member of the Artemis Accords, as Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councillor and Minister for Economic Affairs, Education & Research, signed the Accords on behalf of Switzerland at NASA Headquarters in Washington on Monday, April 15. The signature consequently affirms Switzerland’s commitment to the sustainable and beneficial use of space for all humankind.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/register-today-for-our-next-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-michael-gschweitl-14-february-2023/ Sat, 04 Feb 2023 09:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46387 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Michael Gschweitl, Technical Lead at ESA BIC Switzerland, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. “ESA BIC Switzerland: the good, the bad, and.. Space” Michael Gschweitl is the Technical Lead at ESA BIC Switzerland, the Business Incubation Program (BIC) of the European Space Agency (ESA) for Switzerland, which is run by ETH Zurich.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-one-giant-leap-for-switzerland/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45451 The first annual conference of the Swiss Space Law Forum, titled “Space Law: Key Principles and Swiss Perspectives”, took place at the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law on the campus of University of Lausanne on 4 November 2022.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-at-ibc-in-amsterdam-with-nigel-gibson/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43672 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Nigel Gibson, Chief Commercial Officer at LEUK Teleport & Data Centre, formerly known and Signalhorn. In this episode, Nigel tells us more about the rebranding of Signalhorn into LEUK and the other exciting changes going on within the company including: focusing on being a 100% green teleport, building their data center business, and build their satellite service business. Tune in to learn more!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/02/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-dr-nanja-strecker-on-8-february-2022/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38886&preview=true&preview_id=38886 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Dr Nanja Strecker, managing director of ESA Business Incubation Centre (BIC) Switzerland, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Accelerating the Swiss Space ecosystem. Dr Nanja Strecker is an experienced innovation expert]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/be-a-star-in-esas-universe-2020-launch-your-career-in-space/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27538&preview=true&preview_id=27538 As the current space ecosystem is evolving rapidly and facing new stakes and challenges, various and unexpected study fields are now vital to ensure the continuity of innovative and cutting-edge technologies as well as advanced project management. Switzerland and ESA need new talents to join them on the path towards state-of-the-art space research and operations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-lets-not-make-newspace-a-paradise-for-hackers/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27377&preview=true&preview_id=27377 by Dr Mathieu Bailly In the race to launch smallsats into low earth orbit quickly and cost-effectively, operators and manufacturers have compromised on security and left themselves vulnerable to cyber attacks. Let’s not make Newspace a paradise for hackers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-dr-natalia-archinard-on-switzerlands-commitment-to-space-sustainability/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26454&preview=true&preview_id=26454 In this week’s Space Cafè WebTalk, Dr. Natália Archinard, Deputy Head of the Science, Education, Transport and Space Section at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, and Chair of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) talked about Switzerland's commitment for space sustainability. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/swiss-maxon-and-anybotics-join-forces-to-develop-the-anymal-inspection-robot/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26210&preview=true&preview_id=26210 Swiss maxon and ANYbotics join forces to develop the ANYmal inspection robot]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/clearspace-1-mission-kicks-off/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24189&preview=true&preview_id=24189 Work has just begun on building the first satellite that can capture and deorbit space debris. Making the space activities more sustainable is a huge responsibility – one that the European Space Agency has entrusted to EPFL startup ClearSpace.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/ses-to-restructure-and-consolidate-part-of-european-operations-into-luxembourg-hq/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23084 As part of its ongoing Simplify & Amplify transformation programme, SES announced on 29 May 2020 that it plans to restructure its operations worldwide, including the consolidation of part of its European regional operations into the company’s global headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/peter-guggenbach-to-leave-ruag-space/ Mon, 25 May 2020 05:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22756 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/ruag-space-offers-new-electronics-for-constellations/ Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22539 RUAG Space, a leading supplier to the space industry, is offering new electronics suited to the needs of satellite constellations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/field-campaign-of-igluna-2020-will-happen-online/ Tue, 12 May 2020 05:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22387 The Field Campaign of IGLUNA 2020, initially planned to take place in Lucerne from 10-19 July 2020, has been replaced by an online version due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/astrocast-receives-support-from-iot-and-cellular-industry-private-investors/ Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22302 Astrocast has announced key investments to strengthen the deployment of its advanced and sustainable satellite IoT network. The support validates the market acceptance and the startup's strong path forward.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/songhai-labs-and-satsure-ag-announce-strategic-partnership/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21966 Songhai Labs, a knowledge broker platform based in Cameroon, and SatSure, a satellite precision company headquartered in Switzerland and with offices in India, UK, and Australia, have announced a strategic partnership.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/cysec-sa-wins-esa-contract-to-protect-ship-tracking-communications-from-cyber-threats/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21889 CYSEC SA, a cybersecurity company from Switzerland has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a solution mitigating the cyber risks related to ship tracking using satellite communications.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/switzerlands-epfl-joins-ska-organisation/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21798 The Swiss science and technology university École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has become the 14th member of the Square Kilometre Array Organisation (SKAO) following a unanimous decision by the SKA Board of Directors.]]>