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
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...
Exploring Space Law: Insights from Experts at Space Tech Expo 2024
Welcome to the second 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 the world of space startups.
Tune in to understand how these legal structures foster innovation and robust growth in the space industry. The Workshop was organized ...
Exploring Space Law: Insights from Experts at Space Tech Expo 2024
Welcome to the inaugural 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 the interplay between procurement and national space laws. This session offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative procurement strategies, anchor customer ...
Modern Satellite Technology: A Chat with Industry Leader Dr Mark Dickinson
Join our Torsten Kriening in our Space Cafe Radio today as we dive into an exciting conversation with Dr Mark Dickinson, the new Chief Technology Officer of NSG - Neo Space Group - with a career spanning top aerospace giants like Airbus, Boeing, and Inmarsat. In this episode, Mark discusses the evolution of satellite technology, the integration of 5G and 6G, ...
Inside Europe's Weather and Climate Monitoring: Exclusive with Dr. Richard Engelen
Join Torsten Kriening for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Richard Engelen, Deputy Director of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Services (CAMS) at the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF). Recorded live in Bremen at OHB, we discuss the role of ECMWF in providing top-tier weather forecasts and its integration with Europ...
The Future of Missile Defense: Analyzing Trump's 2025 Executive Order
In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global talks with Dr. Jessica West, Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshare on the impact of President Trump's executive order issued on January 27, 2025, which proposes an advanced missile defense shield dubbed the Iron Dome for America. The discussion dives into the technic...
Building Saudi Arabia's Geospatial Future: Insights from Jason Andrews
In this episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Jason Andrews, the first employee and division leader of the geospatial division of the Neo Space Group (NSG) of Saudi Arabia. Jason shares his journey from founding multiple space companies to becoming a pivotal figure in Saudi Arabia's push to enhance its geospatial capabilities. The di...
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 boa...
Tracking Nature’s Signals: An Interview with TALOS CEO Gregor Langer
Join us for an insightful episode where Torsten Kriening sits down with Gregor Langer, Co-Founder of TALOS, to discuss their groundbreaking work in satellite IoT technology. Learn how TALOS is utilizing ultra-compact IoT devices and proprietary satellite communication to track wildlife and livestock, contributing to conservation and sustainability efforts...
In dieser deutschen Folge von Space Café Radio spricht Torsten Kriening, Herausgeber von SpaceWatch.Global mit Christoph Seidler.
Christoph Seidler (*1979) gehört zu den renommiertesten Raumfahrtjournalisten Deutschlands. Als Reporter des SPIEGEL kennt er Startrampen von Cape Canaveral bis Kourou, von Baikonur bis Boca Chica. Neben seiner journalistischen Tätigkeit hat er mehrere Sachbücher sowie einen Krimi veröffentlich...
Cislunar Challenges and Opportunities: Insights from Dr. Angie Bukley
Join Torsten Kriening, publisher at SpaceWatch.Global, as he sits down with Dr. Angie Bukley, Technical Fellow at the Aerospace Corporation. They discuss the future of cislunar space exploration, international agreements, the Artemis Accords, and China's lunar ambitions. The conversation looks into the challenges of space policy, the importance of e...
Space Debris and the Global Space Economy: Insights from the Center for Space Future
In this episode of Space Café Radio, join Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global as he interviews Mishaal Ashemimry, Managing Director of the Center for Space Future, during the 'Connecting the World from the Skies' conference in Riyadh, November 2024. They talk about the critical issue of space debris and its impact on the space...
Welcome to the last episode of our special five episodes 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...
The Race for Space: European Initiatives and Innovations
Join our host Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global as he sits 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. In this episode, they talk about the European Interparliamentary Space Conferen...
Navigating Space: Insights from Martijn Blanken on Global Leadership and Technology
In this episode, Torsten Kriening, Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, meet Martijn Blanken, CEO of the Neo Space Group (NSG), at the 'Connecting the World from the Skies' conference in Riyadh. Martijn discusses NSG’s mission to become a global leader, emphasizing customer-centric services in satellite communications and space technology. He el...
Welcome to the latest episode of our special podcast mini-series, crafted in collaboration with PSSI, the Prague Security Studies Institute. As we delve into the economic and financial dimensions of the global space landscape, it is a pleasure to host Kari Bingen, Director of Aerospace Security Projects at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Bingen sheds light on the transformative power of the comme...
Navigating the Future of Space: Insights from ESA's Dr. Josef Aschbacher
Join us on Space Cafe Radio as SpaceWatch.Global's Publisher, Torsten Kriening, sits down with Dr. Josef Aschbacher, the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA). Discover the critical role of advanced technologies like quantum computing, AI, and propulsion systems in maintaining Europe's competitive edge in space. Dr. Aschbacher discu...
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