Space Café Podcast
SpaceWatch.Global’s fortnightly podcast, created and hosted by Markus Mooslechner. Each episode features some of the most compelling and inspiring voices from across the international space sector. We walk the additional mile to bring you names that might even surprise the most seasoned space buffs out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Join us in this thought-provoking episode as I sit down with Dr. Knicole Colon, a distinguished astrophysicist from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, to uncover the mysteries of exoplanets and discuss the future of space exploration.
Key takeaways:
🔹 Unveiling the quest for potentially habitable exoplanets and the advanced scientific methods involved.
🔹 Exploring the crucial role of telescopes, especially the Hubble ...
In this episode, join Dr. Shawna Pandya, a physician, citizen-scientist astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, and Director of Medical Research at Orbital Assembly Construction, as she delves into her multi-faceted career, her passion for space medicine, and her vision for the future of space exploration.
Key topics:
🔹 The significance of space medicine and its rol...
In this episode, join Michael Lentz, the Art Director for the Conceptual Image Lab at NASA, and Mark SubbaRao, the lead at NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, as they delve into the art of communicating science and space storytelling. Learn how visualization plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between science and the general public and discover the potential of art and technology to insp...
In this episode, Terhi Vapola, Co-founder of Greencode Venture, discusses the role of green investments, digital transformation, and the future of space technology in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. Key topics include the role of venture capital in supporting green startups, the importance of digitalization in the energy sector, and the potential of space technology in addressing global challenges.
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Description: In this fascinating episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus Mooslechner is joined by Dr. Matt Russo, an astrophysicist and musician, to discuss the connection between space and music. They delve into Dr. Russo's journey from a musician to an astrophysicist, the sound of gravitational waves, and the idea of life beyond Earth. The conversation also covers the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations and the ...
Summary: In episode 76 of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus Mooslechner interviews Niklas Hedman, the acting director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), about the challenges and opportunities of space exploration. They discuss topics such as international cooperation, space debris, and the potential benefits of space exploration for sustainable development.
Key Notions:
International cooperation is...
In this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus Mooslechner is joined by Midge Goldberg, an award-winning poet. They discuss the intersection of science and poetry and how the two seemingly disparate fields can complement each other.
Midge Goldberg's insights on the intersection of science and poetry are fascinating and thought-provoking. Her book, "Outer Space - 100 Poems” is a great example of how science and p...
In this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, Carissa Bryce Christensen, founder and CEO of BryceTech, discusses the commercial potential of the space industry and its latest innovations. As an internationally recognized expert on satellite and space technology, Christensen shares her insights on the growing role of private companies, the rise of small satellite technology, and the future of space tourism.
With a wealth of experience i...
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #73: Max Alexander on Space Photography - Iconic Captures of Neil Armstrong, Stephen Hawking, and more on this episode
Episode 073 features a special guest: Max Alexander
We're excited to welcome world-renowned photographer, Max Alexander, to the Space Cafe podcast. With over 25 years of experience in editorial and commercial photography, Max has captu...
Kevin O'Connell is a former Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the U.S Department of Commerce. He is now the founder of Space Economy Rising LLC, a company that works with clients and partners worldwide on all aspects of the space economy. He is an expert in the field of space commerce and has been involved in space issues for over 30 years. In this episode he talks about the commercial potential of space and takes unexpec...
Spire Global is a data and analytics company that uses nanosatellites to track global data sets, such as maritime, aviation, and weather patterns. It operates a fleet of over 110 CubeSats, the second largest commercial constellation by number of satellites, and the largest by number of sensors. The satellites are designed and built in-house, and the company has launched over 140 of them since its inception. Spire has offices in sev...
James Green has served 40 years with NASA and sports some of its most prestigious missions. In the current episode of the space café podcast, he talks about SLS, James Webb, Artemis, DART, space science and the future of the space industry.
Host: Markus Mooslechner
Guest: Jim Green
Publisher: Torsten Kriening
Who we are?
SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, and the far-reaching...
Carlo Buontempo is the Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service at Copernicus ECMWF. He is an expert on climate change and has been working in the field for many years. Buontempo is currently responsible for overseeing the Copernicus Climate Change Service, which is a part of the European Union's Copernicus program. The program is focused on providing accurate and timely information about the Earth's climate, which is esse...
Daniel Leeb is director of the Iceland Space Agency and oversees a wealth of space-related research that particularly benefits from Iceland's unique natural features. There are few places where you can get closer to the real experience of visiting the Moon, Mars or Venus than Iceland. It's no coincidence, then, that the international leaders of the space scene have been flocking to Iceland.
Host: Markus Mooslechner
Guest: Daniel Leeb
Thomas Zurbuchen is one of NASA's most successful science directors of all time. After 6 years in office, he looks back on an outstanding career and gives insights into the future of NASA.
Host: Markus Mooslechner
Guest: Thomas Zurbuchen
Publisher: Torsten Kriening
Who we are?
SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, and the far-reaching impact that space developments have. While sh...
EPISODE 66: Melanie Stricklan, Slingshot Aerospace, how to get order in the chaos in low earth orbit
Melanie Stricklan has a captivating history in the United States Airforce and a powerful mission: with her company Slingshot Aerospace, she wants to bring order to the communications and data chaos above us. And it looks like she might succeed.
Host: Markus Mooslechner
Guest: Melanie Stricklan
Publisher: Torsten Kriening
Who we are?
SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, and...
Accelerators are not only spilling money into the thriving new space economy but also are changing the way things are done up there. It's not a secret, that the big players from yesteryear are struggling to find hold in the new world. Small startups are speeding things up and this is where the fun begins. Noemie Alliel from the global accelerator Starburst Aerospace takes seat in the brand-new episode of the Space Cafe Podcast.
HEO Robotics is trying to make space transparent by using unused satellites in low Earth orbit and pointing their sensors at other, sometimes unknown, objects. This generates not only valuable real-time data but also a few question marks about the origin of various objects in orbit. Annie Handmer of HEO Robotics knows the story behind it.
Host: Markus Mooslechner
Guest: Dr. Annie Handmer
Publisher: Torsten Kriening
Who we a...
In this episode we search space for legal loopholes, and we had fun doing it. Drunk driving in space, the perfect place for the perfect crime, mining moon's diamond core (which there is not) or can I dispute Elon's favorite orbit with my little Space Cafe podcast satellite? These are only a few of many reasonable or absurd provocations with which we want to bring light into the darkness of the wild west in space. Professor Chr...
With #nextspace, Airbus is trying to open up new business areas in space. As expected, the opportunities are many, but the obstacles to making the necessary changes on a global scale are significant. Laura Todd, Vice President of Space Exploration and Future Programs at Airbus, paints an unvarnished picture of the present and suggests possible ways out. National one-off solutions and reinventions of the wheel are not the way forwar...
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