Space Café Radio
Space Café™ Radio brings you our engaging talks, insightful interviews, and unfiltered perspectives in an exciting new format. With this show, you will have the opportunity to hear our team of SpaceWatchers while we are on the road. Each episode will feature a unique topic and personal touch, with content that is both exclusive and informative. We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Don't hesitate to send us your feedback at radio@spacewatch.global.
Episodes
Space Sustainability and Security: Insights from Dr Peter Martinez
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 Par...
Exploring Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO): The Future of Space Systems with Prof René Laufer
In this captivating episode of our Space Cafe Radio, recorded live in Berlin, host Torsten Kriening sits down with Professor René Laufer, Head of Space Systems at the Lulea University of Technology. They discuss the significance of Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO), exploring whether it is a game-changer or just orbital optimism. They discuss the un...
Poland's Space Strategy and Lessons from Ukraine: Insights from Brigadier General Marcin Górka
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.
General Górka discuss...
Celebrating 50 Years of ESA: Achievements and Future Prospects with Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl
In this special episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening talked with Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, ESA’s Special Advisor for Political Affairs. In this capacity Dr Schrogl is coordinating the events throughout the year, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ESA Convention of 1975.
The episode covers European Space Agency (ESA)'s achie...
Europe's Space Power Dynamics: A Dialogue with Juliana Suess
In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, Torsten Kriening looks into the critical topic of space security in Europe with Juliana Suess, an associate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP).
Recorded at the 8th Space Security Conference in Prague, Juliana Suess shares her expertise on the evolving dynamics of space policy and geopolitics. The d...
Space Policy and Global Security: An Interview with Dr Peter Hays
Join host Yvette Gonzalez on Space Cafe Radio for an thoughtful conversation with Dr Peter Hays, a leading authority on US space policy and national security, at the eighth Prague Space Security Conference. Explore pressing issues like Russian anti-satellite weapons, Chinese satellite capabilities, and the integration of commercial space activities into national secur...
The Future of Space Traffic Management: Insights from the US Office of Space Commerce
In this episode of Space Cafe Radio from Prague, host Yvette Gonzalez interviews Janice Starzyk, Acting Director and Deputy Director of the US Department of Commerce, and Dr Mariel Borowitz, Head of International SSA Engagement.
They discuss the evolution and future of space traffic management, the challenges of launching multiple satellites on a s...
Charting the Skies: Germany’s Military Space Command with Major General Traut
In this episode from Prague, host Torsten Kriening sits down with Major General Michael Traut, Commander of the German Space Command, to discuss the rapid evolution of Germany's military space operations over the past three years.
From becoming an independent command within the Air Force to participating in international initiatives like the US-led Ol...
EU Space Defense and Security Initiatives: An Interview with Christophe Morand
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 futur...
Legal Insights for the New Space Era: Nathan O'Konek on NSG's Role
In this episode of our Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening has an engaging conversation with Nathan O'Konek , General Counsel of NSG - Neo Space Group. Nathan shares his fascinating journey from a childhood fascination with space to his prominent role in the space industry. We dive deep into the complex landscape of space law, regulatory challenges...
Innovative Space Education: A Deep Dive with Dr Rosa Doran
Join todays host Yvette Gonzalez and special guest Dr Rosa Doran on Space Café Radio as they discuss the future of space education. Rosa Doran, president of NUCLIO and an expert in science education, shares her journey from studying black holes to leading international space education initiatives.
Learn about the transformative EXPLORE mission, which aims to provide students...
Germany's Space Strategies Unveiled: A Dialogue with Major General Wolfgang Ohl
In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening interviews Major General Wolfgang Ohl, the Deputy Director General for Military Strategy and Operations, about Germany's evolving space defense strategy.
The conversation covers topics such as the importance of space situational awareness, the role of Germany's Space Command, devel...
The Future of Earth Observation: AI, Quantum Sensors, and Industry Insights
In this special episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded at the St. Louis Airport, our host, Torsten Kriening sits down with Sylvain Drillholle, Manager at Novaspace, to discuss the latest trends and future directions in earth observation. From the accelerating role of AI in processing hyperspectral imagery to the importance of governmental budgets in driving i...
The Future of the Space Economy: Insights from Space Capital's Chad Anderson
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.
Learn about the evolution of space-based technologies, the role of geo-intelligence and satellite communications, and how emerging in...
From Space Symposium to Satellite Sustainability: Insights with Ron Lopez
Join Torsten Kriening for an intriguing episode of Space Cafe '33 Minutes with...' as he sits down with Ron Lopez, President and Managing Director of AstroScale US, at their Denver facility following an exciting Space Symposium.
They dive into how Astroscale is pioneering smaller, lighter satellite designs and discuss their latest advancements in the...
Future Horizons: ISU President Dr. John Wensveen on Moonshot 2030 & the Space Economy
Join Senior Editor and Advisor Laura Todd on Space Café Radio for an enlightening conversation with Dr. John Wensveen, President of the International Space University, recorded at the Space Symposium 2025 in Colorado Springs.
Dr Wensveen shares his vision for ISU's future, the creation of satellite campuses, and the pivotal Moonshot 2030 s...
Exploring the Future of Space Missions: Biomass Satellite and Earth's Observation
In this episode, Torsten Kriening dives deep into the importance of data in space missions with Dr. Nicolaus Hanowski, Head of the Mission Management and Ground Segment department at the European Space Agency (ESA). They discuss the innovative Biomass satellite, part of the Earth Explorer program, which uses advanced P-band radar to measure forest...
ESA Strategy 2040: A Conversation with Dr. Josef Aschbacher at the Space Symposium 2025
In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, SpaceWatch.Globals Senior Editor and Advisor, Laura Todd, bring you an engaging conversation with Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), recorded at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, April 2025. Dr. Aschbacher discusses ESA’s recently presented Strategy 2040, cov...
From Dreams to Reality: Ron Garan's Journey Back to the Moon
In this episode of our Space Cafe Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Ron Garan ofispace US, the recently appointed chairman of ispace US and former NASA astronaut. Garan shares his inspiration for joining ispace, the progress and challenges ahead, and his vision for a sustainable lunar economy.
He emphasizes international cooperation, commercial market development, a...
Exploring Space Law: Insights from Experts at Space Tech Expo 2024
Welcome to the final episode of our Space Law miniseries, recorded live at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen on November 22, 2024. Moderated by Torsten Kriening of SpaceWatch.Global, this episode delves into space sustainability with
- Dr. Fionagh Thomson - Can we regulate space activities without rigorous evidence? - the case of the unknown
- Ann Vandenbroucke - Space su...
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