Space Café Radio

In this Space Café Radio Geopolitics, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Mahhad Nayyer,  Astrodynamicist - Systems Engineer - Project Manager - Space Sustainability Enthusiast - Steward of Spaceship Earth.

Mahhad Nayyer, a young Pakistani whom Torsten met first in the AIAA D12 - Diverse Dozen Cohort 2022 virtually. Mahhad's work really impressed and so we invited him as a guest in our episode.
 
Here are the links to his talks and his work:

• Diverse Dozen Op-ed on the topic "Applying Polycentric Form of Governance in the Space Environment"
•  "Rise of Commercial SSA Data Market" 
• AMOS 2023 summary here and 
• SWF summary on the topic 

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In this latest episode of Space Cafè Radio,  Dr Emma Gatti, the editor-in-chief of SpaceWatch Global, interviews Dr Luigi Scatteia,  PWC Advisory France Global Space Practice Lead, at the 16th European Space Conference in Brussels.

They discuss Commissioner Breton's keynote speech, emphasizing Europe's challenges in the global geopolitical theme and the need for independence and non-dependency in the space sector.

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In this new episode of Space Café Radio - Karman Special- our Editor in Chief Dr Emma Gatti, has interviewed Dr Norilmi Ismail, the founder and CEO of SpaceIn. Norilmi shares her exceptional background as a professor turned entrepreneur in the space industry in Malaysia.

Together, they discussed her mission to push the industry forward and create more job opportunities in the space sector in Malaysia, and the challenges of translating the complexity of space to a broader audience and gaining support from policymakers. Don't miss her views about Asia, Europe and how we can build a more trusting collaboration between continents.

Enjoy!

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In this Space Café Radio, the second part of our mini-series about EshailSat -  SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Mohamed Al Sayed, Executive Director of Sales at Es'hailSat, Qatar Satellite's Company

The company was founded in 2010 with the aim to provide Qatar with independent satellite capabilities and contribute to Qatar's National Vision 2030. Es'hailSat plays a key role in connecting the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa due to its strategic geographical location.

This episode was produced in collaboration with Es'hailSat, Qatar Satellite's Company.

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This episode is part of our Karman mini-series, produced in collaboration with the Karman Project. The Karman Project every year selects 15 fellows from around the world to foster trust, cooperation, and dialogue between global leaders in space.

Today's guest is Trent Tresch, the founding director of the University of Arizona Center for Human Space Exploration. Editor in Chief Emma Gatti and Trent discussed their passion for space and the challenges they face in the industry. Trent, a social science former scholar, explains with his compelling enthusiasm  his fascination with extreme environments and his goal of seeing humans living and working in space. His active engagement with students not from the industry is a testament to his effort to make Space a place everyone can contribute to.

Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]

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Mr Hamad Al-Mannai, the Vice President of Commercials at Es'hailSat, shares the company's story and its achievements in a conversation with Dr Emma Gatti, the Editor in Chief of SpaceWatch Global. The company was founded in 2010 with the aim to provide Qatar with independent satellite capabilities and contribute to Qatar's National Vision 2030. Es'hailSat plays a key role in connecting the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa due to its strategic geographical location.

Enjoy your listening!

Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]

This episode was produced in collaboration with Es'hailSat, Qatar Satellite's Company.

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This episode of Space Cafè Radio is part of our Karman mini-series, produced in collaboration with the Karman Project. The Karman Project every year selects 15 fellows from around the world to foster trust, cooperation, and dialogue between global leaders in space. 

In this episode Editor in Chief Emma Gatti interviewed Anastasia Stepanova, a Mission Specialist in Space Project and a Ph.D. student at the Colorado School of Mines. Anastasia shares her diverse background in space journalism, cosmonaut simulation projects, and her current Ph.D. research on lunar resources.

Anastasia, a passionate almost cosmonaut, speaks openly about the challenges Russian women face in the Space industry, the cold relationship of her country with Europe, and the disproportion of budget between military and civil mission.

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr Slavka Andrejkovičová, CAMões Mission Control, and Principal Investigator at the GeoBioTec research unit at the University of Aveiro, Portugal.

Torsten spoke with Slavka on the evening before the CAMões Mission analog astronauts left the cave. They have been on the mission for over 6 days already. 

Slavka is a geochemical and nuclear chemical expert focused on astrogeology science. She is the Principal Investigator at the GeoBioTec research unit at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, a Special Expert Scientist for the SAM team at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and a Collaborator at NASA Goddard Center for Astrobiology. She specializes in the geochemistry of clay minerals, environmental applications of chemically modified clay minerals, and preparation of samples analogous to Martian materials for validation of Martian sample data collected by the Curiosity rover. She is supporting CAMões in preparing geochemical protocols, mineral investigations, and microbial life.

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Exploring Space and Climate Action at COP28: Insights from Trent Tresch

The intersection between space exploration and climate action is becoming increasingly relevant, as advancements in technology enable us to monitor and understand our planet's changing climate from a unique vantage point. At COP28, the recent climate conference held in Dubai, we had the opportunity to speak with Trent Tresch, the Funding Director of the Center for Human Space Exploration at the University of Arizona. Together, Editor In chief Emma Gatti and Trent explored his perspectives on the role of space in driving climate action, the challenges faced by the space industry, and the potential for innovative solutions.

To stay updated with the latest developments in the space industry and gain an independent perspective on space-related topics, visit SpaceWatch Global's website and subscribe to their newsletters. Become a Space Watcher and join the mission to explore and protect our planet and beyond.

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This episode of Space Cafè Radio is part of our Karman mini-series, produced in collaboration with the Karman Project. The Karman Project every year selects 15 fellows from around the world to foster trust, cooperation, and dialogue between global leaders in space.

In this episode Editor in Chief Emma Gatti interviewed Jacob Malthouse, the executive director of the Lunar Foundation and her co-fellow at the Karman Fellowship for 2023.
 
In this intense talk, Jacob emphasizes the importance of collaboration, open standards, and informal dialogue to ensure a peaceful future on the Moon. As the plans to develop a permanent lunar base develops, humanity must ask itself how we will build the legal, scientific and commercial framework for our new lunar civilization. Will we be able to build on peace and cooperation, rather than rivalry? Will the next generation be proud of us? Enjoy the listening!

Here are the chapters:

1:27 Interview with Jacob Malthouse: Personal Background and Career

2:57 Challenges in the Space Sector and Lunar Governance

3:58 Modern Lunar Governance and the Moon Treaty

5:32 The Role of Communication and Coordination in Space Exploration

7:07 The Impact of the Karman Project and Future Goals

8:19 Future Aspirations

9:41 Conclusion and Farewell

Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]

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