Space Café Radio

In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Ann Vandenbroucke, Chief Regulatory Officer at Rivada Space Networks, about the excitement of working at a constellation start-up, ITU challenges, and space sustainability from the angle of an operator. They also addressed European autonomy for space communication and the issue of frequency scarcity. 

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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In this special Space Café Radio in german language, three members of our SpaceWatch.Global team, Torsten Kriening, Andreas Schepers, and Chiara Moenter and special guest Daniel Finger, discuss the importance and role of space communication. This conversation took place during the final days of this year’s ILA Berlin which is the largest aerospace trade show in Germany which took place June 22 – 26, 2022.

In the episode, Daniel, Torsten, Andreas, and Chiara discuss their impressions of the ILA, the importance of space sustainability, and how to communicate space effectively to certain audiences. Listen as we tackle questions such as: does space have an attention problem? Is it our responsibility to communicate space enthusiasm more or is it the responsibility of others to inform themselves? Which methods and media should we use to communicate space effectively? Who are we trying to reach?

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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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Sabine von der Recke, head of the Berlin office of the space company OHB. The interview was conducted during this year’s ILA Berlin which is the largest aerospace trade show in Germany which took place June 22 – 26.

This Space Café Radio episode is in German. In the episode, Sabine and Chiara talk about European access to space and the need for European sovereignty, how to communicate the importance and benefits of the space industry outside of the space bubble and especially when talking to politicians, and the increased presence of space in daily life. Furthermore, Sabine and Chiara discuss if curiosity and excitement are enough or if we need more to expand the reach of space communication in the political landscape (compared to the chimney sweep!). The conversation ended with an outlook on the important role the ILA has when it comes to building bridges and fostering awareness. 

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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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Thomas Reiter, a retired European astronaut, former Brigadier General in the German Air Force, and Advisor to the Director General at the European Space Agency. The interview was conducted during this year’s ILA Berlin, the largest aerospace trade show in Germany, which took place June 22 – 26, 2022.

This Space Café Radio episode is in German. In the episode, Thomas and Chiara talk about the implications the Russia-Ukraine conflict has on space exploration projects and cooperation in the space sector. Thomas goes on to talk about the importance of keeping scientific communication channels open, ideas for post-ISS plans, future trends in human space exploration, and the excitement of building a long-lasting human presence on the moon. Finally, the conversation touched upon the fascination, curiosity and need that play a role in all exploration missions. 

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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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Kevin Scullion, International Trade Specialist at Scottish Development International (SDI), about the Scottish space sector, the opportunities and the challenges and the strategy for supporting space to become a unique business segment for Scotland.

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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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr. Hina Khan , the first appointed Executive Director of Space Scotland, an initiative of like-minded Scottish space industry professionals who recognised the huge potential for the sector to develop in Scotland.

Hina spoke with Torsten about her new role, the Scottish space sector, the opportunities and the challenges.

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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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Luca del Monte, Head of Commercialisation Department at the European Space Agency - ESA at this year's Spaceport Norway event held in Oslo, from the 25th to the 26th of October 2022. This event was a great example of combining national innovation power and the global space economy into one location.

Luca spoke with Torsten about commercialization at ESA, the Investors Club, the new center of excellence and the upcoming ministerial conference CM22. Tune in to hear more!

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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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Clezio Marcos de Nardin, the acting Director General of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Anderson Ribeiro Correia, Director of the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA), and Alberto Marques Filho, Secretary of Innovation and Economic Development of São José dos Campos.

The SSP is a unique and intense two-month professional development course for postgraduate students and professionals of all disciplines. The programme covers the principal space-related fields, such as policy and law, business and management and humanities to life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, and space applications. The International Space University (ISU) announced that the 35th annual Space Studies Program session will convene in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The program will be hosted by INPE and ITA with the support of the city of São José dos Campos and the Brazilian Space Agency.

In this episode, Clezio, Anderson, and Alberto give their impressions of the final days of SSP22 and the presentations of the participants; they provide an insight of what we can expect to see from the next SSP in Brazil, and give us a glimpse of the exciting developments of the Brazilian Space sector.

Space Cafè 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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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global's Marketing Intern Jim Murphy spoke with Aakash Parekh, the Chief Commercial Officer at Pixxel.  Pixxel is a space data company building a constellation of hyperspectral earth imaging satellites with the aim of detecting, monitoring and predicting global phenomena.

In this episode, Aakash tells us about Pixxel as a company and any advice he may have for someone who wants to start a business or work in the space industry. Tune in to hear more!

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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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global's Marketing Intern Jim Murphy spoke with Jeremy Schiel, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at Orbit Fab. Orbit Fab is a company that is developing refuelling stations in space in hopes of creating and stimulating a bustling space economy.

In this episode, Jeremy tells us about Orbit Fab as a company and gives us any advice he may have for someone looking to start a company or work in the space industry. Tune in to hear more!

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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