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Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsWould You Eat This? NASA Thinks It’s the Future of Food🎙 Guest: Arttu Luukanen, Head of Space & Defense at Solar FoodsThe Cosmic Scoop:How do we feed ourselves in space? The settlers of the past brought livestock, but in deep space, resupply isn’t an option, and every gram counts. Could microbes be the answer? Enter Solar Foods, a Finnish company producing food from just water, electricity, and bacteria—a breakthrough that won NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge. It’s no longer just a prototype; it’s ready to scale.From feeding astronauts on Mars to resha...
2025-03-1355 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsThe Accidental Astronaut—Chris Sembroski’s Unlikely Journey —and Why You May Be NextGuest: Chris "Hanks" Sembroski – Inspiration4 Astronaut, Engineer, and Space EnthusiastEpisode OverviewIn this thrilling episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus Mooslechner speaks with Chris Sembroski, one of the civilian astronauts aboard SpaceX's Inspiration4—the first all-civilian mission to orbit. Chris shares his incredible journey from an ordinary life to an extraordinary experience, reflecting on what it means to step into the unknown, see Earth from space, and how the adventure reshaped his perspective on humanity's future in space.Key Topics Discussed[0...
2024-12-311h 34
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsThe Voyaj Project: How a Young Moroccan Woman is Connecting Humanity through SpaceGuest: Yasmine El Baggari, social entrepreneur, cultural connector, and near-astronautEpisode Highlights:Yasmine El Baggari joins the Space Cafe Podcast to share her incredible journey of cultural exchange, space aspirations, and fostering global unity. A visionary leader, Jasmine’s initiatives bridge gaps between communities, bringing astronauts, refugees, and locals together for meaningful dialogues. Her story reflects a passion for space exploration not just as a technical frontier but as a platform for human connection and understanding.Quotable Insights“It’s not about going to space for the sake o...
2024-12-171h 04
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsStarship is the Easy Part - Mars Society's Zubrin Charts the Real Challenges on our way to MarsGuest: Dr. Robert Zubrin, Founder of the Mars Society and Author of "The New World on Mars"In this expansive conversation, Dr. Robert Zubrin takes us beyond the technical challenges of reaching Mars to explore the complex realities of establishing permanent human settlements on the Red Planet. While the world watches Starship development, Zubrin reveals how energy production, food sustainability, radiation protection, and governance structures pose the real challenges for human survival on Mars. His insights challenge common misconceptions and propose innovative solutions for everything from terraforming to creating new societies, demonstrating how Mars settlement...
2024-11-051h 12
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMoonshot for Life: Smithsonian's Lunar Biodiversity Preservation ProjectIn episode 113 of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus explores a groundbreaking concept with Dr. Mary Hagedorn, a distinguished researcher at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. The discussion centers on the ambitious idea of creating a backup of Earth's biodiversity on the Moon.Key Topics:The critical state of coral reefs and the impact of climate changeThe concept of a lunar biorepository for safeguarding genetic materialTechnical, logistical, and ethical aspects of the projectImplications for conservation, space exploration, and Earth's futureEpisode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction to the Space Cafe Podcast00:43 Exploring the concept of "Planet B"01:48 Meet Dr...
2024-08-131h 04
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsHow to Build Our New Home Beyond Earth: Space Architect Barbara Imhof's ManualIn this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus discusses the intricacies of space habitation with Dr. Barbara Imhof, a prominent space architect from Liquifer. They explore the challenges and innovations in making off-Earth living comfortable and sustainable, including construction methods on the Moon, dealing with lunar dust, and creating multifunctional spaces. They also touch on the importance of cooperation for space missions and the influence of seeing Earth from space on human perspective. Barbara shares insights into upcoming projects and discusses ongoing efforts to develop near-future space habitats. Guest Background:B...
2024-07-311h 01
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsBold Dreams – from Gourmet Chef to leading NASA’s Innovation MarathonGuest: Leka Hattori, NASA's Space Apps ChallengeCEO @spaceterrahub | local lead for NASA Space Apps challenge | Analog Astronaut | TEDx Speaker | Chef | International speaker | PilgrimIn this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, Markus delves into the extraordinary journey of Leka Hattori, from being a world-class chef to leading NASA's Space Apps Challenge. They discuss the significance of following one’s dreams, the impact of solitude and self-reflection, and the innovative potential unlocked through NASA's global hackathons. Guest Background:Leka Hattori is an inspiring figure who transitioned fro...
2024-07-171h 09
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsThe Silent Majority: Slovakia's Space Ambitions Among Non-Launch NationsGuest: Michal Brichta, Director of the Slovak Space Organization Industry BranchIn this episode (#110) of the Space Cafe Podcast, Markus delves into Slovakia's space ambitions with Michal Brichta. They discuss Slovakia's role in the global space community, the importance of non-traditional space actors, and the challenges and opportunities faced by smaller nations in the space industry.Guest Background:Michal Brichta leads the Slovak Space Organization Industry Branch, driving Slovakia's initiatives in the space sector.Episode Highlights:Introduction:Disparity in spacefaring capabilities among nationsImportance...
2024-07-021h 14
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsESA's Ian Carnelli - Deflecting Asteroids through Humble LeadershipHost: Markus Guest: Ian Carnelli, HERA Mission Director, ESAIn this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, Markus dives into the fascinating world of planetary defense with Ian Carnelli from the European Space Agency (ESA). They discuss the monumental joint mission between ESA and NASA aimed at protecting Earth from potential asteroid impacts, reflecting on the long journey, challenges, and successes of the project.Guest BackgroundIan Carnelli is the Mission Director at ESA, deeply involved in the HERA mission, part of the planetary defense initiative...
2024-06-041h 12
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsCERN’s Pablo Tello and ESA’s Ian Carnelli: Mindcollider - Fusing Space, Physics, and Big IdeasIn this episode, Markus welcomes two influential guests, Pablo Tello from CERN and Ian Carnelli from the European Space Agency (ESA). They explore the MINDCOLLIDER project, Markus’s brainchild that unites brilliant minds from particle physics and space exploration to help inspire solutions to very mundane or globally pressing issues.Guest Backgrounds:Pablo Tello: A scientist at CERN in Geneva, known for his interdisciplinary approach and contributions to particle physics. He co-heads IdeaSquare, a facility at CERN that fosters innovative thinking.Ian Carnelli: Director of ESA’s HERA mission, focused on d...
2024-05-2158 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMark Clampin: NASA Astrophysics Director Discusses the Agency's Future, Habitable Worlds, Starships, and Life BeyondIn Episode 106 of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus engages with Dr. Mark Clampin, astrophysics director at NASA. They discuss the significant advancements and future plans in space exploration, capturing the raw ambiance of a busy evening in Austin, Texas, during the South by Southwest festival (SXSW)... Guest Background: Dr. Mark Clampin has an extensive career in space science, particularly noted for his work with the James Webb Space Telescope. His insights shed light on the complexity and achievements of current space missions and what the future holds for NASA. Key Topics Covered:...
2024-05-0834 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMarie-Pier Boucher: If we fail to do this, there is not future in SpaceIntroduction: In Episode 105 of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus engages with Marie Pierre Boucher, who provides a fascinating perspective on integrating arts and diverse cultural elements into space exploration.Guest Background: Marie Pierre Boucher, a visionary from the University of Toronto, expands on her extensive work that spans across art, technology, and space, illustrating how these realms intersect to create more inclusive and sustainable environments in space.Key Topics Covered:· The Role of Art in Space: Boucher discusses how art and cultural perspectives can ...
2024-04-2454 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsBianca Lins: Small Nation, Big Impact. Liechtenstein's Cosmic Aspirations in a divided worldSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #104: Bianca Lins: Small Nation, Big Impact. Liechtenstein's Cosmic Aspirations in a divided worldEpisode 104 features special guest: Bianca LinsJoin Markus in an engaging episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, where he converses with Bianca Lins, an Austrian who has intricately woven her life into the fabric of one of the world's smallest yet remarkably influential countries in the space sector, Liechtenstein. Bianca shares her unique perspective on space law, Liechtenstein's history with the Apollo missions, and how even the tiniest nations ca...
2024-04-1052 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsGeorgi Petrov: Architecting New Worlds – Conversations on Designing for Space HabitationSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #103:Join Markus Mooslechner, our host at Space Cafe Podcast, for an enlightening discussion with Georgi Petrov, a senior associate principal at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and an adjunct professor at NYU and MIT. Georgi is at the forefront of integrating architectural design with structural engineering to create sustainable habitats beyond Earth. From envisioning the sunrise over Mars to the detailed design of a Moon Village, this episode is a contemplative journey into space habitation and its intricate connection to our lives on Earth.K...
2024-03-261h 01
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsNahum Romero - We are wasting an opportunity for a profound break: How the Arts and Humanities Can Reinvigorate the Vision for Humanity's Future in SpaceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #102: We are wasting an opportunity for a profound break: Nahum Romero Explores How the Arts and Humanities Can Reinvigorate the Vision for Humanity's Future in SpaceEpisode 102 features special guest: Nahum Romero In this episode, Markus Mooslechner embarks with us on a visionary journey that transcends the conventional boundaries of space exploration. Nahum Romero, a distinguished artist and philosopher, delves into the indispensable role of arts and humanities in crafting a sustainable and inclusive future for humanity among the stars.
2024-03-1258 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsRoberto Tamai - Answers to the biggest questions in reach – ELT's project manager shares insights about the Extremely Large Telescope in ChileSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #101: Answers to the biggest questions in reach – ELT project manager Roberto Tamai shares insights about the Extremely Large Telescope in Chile Episode 101 features special guest: Roberto Tamai In this captivating episode, Markus takes us on an exploratory journey to one of Earth's most remote and intriguing places, the Atacama Desert, home to the future of astronomical discovery: The European Southern Observatory's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). Roberto Tamai, the project manager of the ELT, shares the human stories, technical marvels, and amb...
2024-02-271h 08
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsPaul Niel - Ditching Big Finance for adventure: Exploring Earth and BeyondSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #100: Ditching Big Finance for adventure: Exploring Earth and Beyond with Paul Niel Episode 100 features special guests: Paul NielJoin Markus for a compelling episode of the Space Café Podcast, where he embarks on a journey through the remarkable adventures of Paul Niel. Niel, an explorer and adventurer, delves into his experiences from unearthing ancient relics to embarking on space analog missions. This episode is a testament to the human spirit of exploration, whether scaling the highest peaks or simulating life on Mars.
2024-02-131h 17
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsDr Egbert Edelbroek - Stellar Beginnings: Unveiling the Secrets of procreation in space with SpaceBorn United's CEOSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #99: Stellar Beginnings: Unveiling the Secrets of procreation in space with SpaceBorn United's Egbert Edelbroek Episode 099 features special guests: Dr Egbert EdelbroekJoin Markus in an out-of-this-world episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, where he orbits around the captivating subject of procreation in space with Dr Egbert Edelbroek, CEO of SpaceBorn United. Edelbroek shares insights from the frontier of space research, discussing the challenges and innovations in achieving human reproduction beyond Earth. This conversation transcends the realms of science fiction, venturing into the research and...
2024-01-3048 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAarti Holla-Maini at the Helm of UNOOSA - Navigating Space and DiplomacySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #96: Navigating Space and Diplomacy: Aarti Holla-Maini at the Helm of UNOOSAEpisode 096 features special guests: Aarti Holla-MainiDive into this insightful episode of Space Cafe as Markus Mooslechner engages with Aarti Holla-Maini, the dynamic new director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). With a rich background in the satellite communications industry and a passion for space sustainability, Holla-Maini offers a fresh perspective on global space policy and its impact on society. From her personal journey to...
2023-12-191h 02
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsDr Naomi Murdoch - Sounds of Mars: Planetary Scientist Unveils Martian MysteriesSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #95: Sounds of Mars: Planetary Scientist Naomi Murdoch Unveils Martian Mysteries Episode 095 features special guests: Dr Naomi Murdoch Join us in this episode of Space Café Podcast as Markus Mooslechner talks with University Toulouse astrophysicist Dr Naomi Murdoch about the fascinating sonic environment of Mars. As a planetary scientist and space engineer, Murdoch provides an in-depth look at the sounds recorded by the Perseverance rover and what they tell us about the Red Planet. From the first audio recordings on Mar...
2023-12-0556 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAndy Rivkin, Lead Investigator - Diving into NASA’s DART Mission on the Frontlines of Planetary DefenseSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #94: Diving into NASA’s DART Mission: Lead Investigator Andy Rivkin on the Frontlines of Planetary Defense Episode 094 features special guests: Andy RivkinJoin us in this episode of Space Cafe Podcast as Markus Mooslechner talks with Andy Rivkin about the thrilling DART mission. As its Lead Investigator, Rivkin offers a rare glimpse into the world of planetary defense, sharing the intricate dance between meticulously executed plans and the unpredictable nature of space exploration. From the collision course with Dimorphos to the anti...
2023-11-211h 00
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMargherita Cardi - From CubeSats to Life's Curveballs: The Unscripted Lessons of ESA’s HERA Mission 🚀SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #93: From CubeSats to Life's Curveballs: Tyvak’s Margherita Cardi Unpacks the Unscripted Lessons of ESA’s HERA Mission. Episode 093 features special guests: Margherita Cardi Join us in this inspiring episode of Space Cafe as Markus Mooslechner chats with Margherita Cardi, whose role in the HERA mission to build the Milani CubeSat as the Vice President of Programs at Turin-based Tyvak underscores the essence of adaptability in both space missions and daily life. They discuss the value of flexib...
2023-11-071h 21
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAlexander Layendecker and Egbert Edelbroek - Sex in Space - The Untapped Conversation 🚀SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #89: Alexander Layendecker and Egbert Edelbroek - Sex in Space - The Untapped ConversationEpisode 089 features special guests: Alexander Layendecker and Dr Egbert EdelbroekIn this episode, Markus invites Alexander Layendecker, an expert in sexuality in space, and Egbert Edelbroek of Spaceborn United. Together, they navigate the sensitive and rarely discussed topics of sexuality and ethics in space, shedding light on what it means to be human in the cosmos.Key Topics Covered:
2023-09-121h 01
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsKim Arcand - Unraveling the Universe, Data Storyteller @ NASASpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #83: Kim Arcand - Unraveling the Universe, Data Storyteller @ NASAEpisode 083 features a special guest: Dr. Kimberly ArcandIn this episode, Markus Mooslechner engages with Kim Arcand, a premier data storyteller at NASA. They delve into the fascinating realm of data, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and the less explored domain of space sound.Key Topics: 🔹 The artistry of data storytelling in astronomy and the significance of coding and numbers 🔹 Deciphering and interpr...
2023-06-201h 01
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsTerhi Vapola - Greencode Ventures, Green Investments, Digital Transformation and the Future of Space TechnologySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #78: Terhi Vapola - Greencode Ventures, Green Investments, Digital Transformation and the Future of Space TechnologyEpisode 078 features a special guest: Terhi VapolaIn 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 o...
2023-04-1146 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMatt Russo - Astrophysicist and Sound Wizard, the Surprising Appeal of Sounds from SpaceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #77: Matt Russo, Astrophysicist and Sound Wizard, the Surprising Appeal of Sounds from Space. Episode 077 features a special guest: Dr. Matt RussoIn 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 th...
2023-03-2858 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsNiklas Hedman, UNOOSA: Exploring the Intersection of Space Industry and International Diplomacy (with a surprising twist)SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #76: Niklas Hedman, UNOOSA: Exploring the Intersection of Space Industry and International Diplomacy (with a surprising twist)Episode 076 features a special guest: Niklas HedmanIn 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. ...
2023-03-1457 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMidge Goldberg: Exploring the Intersection of Space Science and PoetrySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #75: Midge Goldberg: Exploring the Intersection of Space Science and PoetryEpisode 075 features a special guest: Midge GoldbergIn 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.Central Ideas:The intersection of science and poetry provides unique opportunities for creativity and exploration.Poetry can provide a m...
2023-02-2855 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsCarissa Christensen of BryceTech talks commercial potentials in the space industry and its latest innovationsSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #74: Carissa Christensen of BryceTech talks commercial potentials in the space industry and its latest innovationsEpisode 074 features a special guest: Carissa ChristensenIn 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 s...
2023-02-1448 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMax Alexander on Space Photography - Iconic Captures of Neil Armstrong, Stephen Hawking, and more on this episodeSpaceWatch.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 episodeEpisode 073 features a special guest: Max AlexanderWe'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 captured the likes of Neil Armstrong, Stephen Hawking, and Nelson Mandela. He specializes in science communication through photography and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. From his w...
2023-01-311h 13
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsKevin O'Connell - ret. director at U.S. Department of Commerce, on the broadening commercial potential of the space industrySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #72: Kevin O'Connell - ret. director at U.S. Department of Commerce, on the broadening commercial potential of the space industryEpisode 072 features a special guest: Kevin O'ConnellKevin 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 o...
2023-01-171h 11
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsJoel Spark - Co-founder and Chief Satellite Architect at Spire, unlocking the digital frontier and the quest to build a second earthSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #71: Joel Spark - Co-founder and Chief Satellite Architect at Spire, unlocking the digital frontier and the quest to build a second earthEpisode 071 features a special guest: Joel SparkSpire 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 the number of satellites, and the largest by the number of sensors. The satellites are d...
2023-01-0354 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsJim Green - former chief scientist NASA about the past and future of space science and the agency’s secret sauceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #70: Jim Green - former chief scientist NASA about the past and future of space science and the agency’s secret sauceEpisode 070 features a special guest: Dr. James GreenJames 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. The Space Cafe Podcast bri...
2022-12-201h 23
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsCarlo Buontempo - Copernicus Climate change and an unbiased look at the state of our worldSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #69: Carlo Buontempo - Copernicus Climate change and an unbiased look at the state of our world. Episode 069 features a special guest: Carlo Buontempo 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...
2022-12-061h 11
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsDaniel Leeb - Iceland's Space Agency as a launching pad towards becoming an interplanetary speciesSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #68: Daniel Leeb - Iceland's Space Agency as a launching pad towards becoming an interplanetary speciesEpisode 068 features a special guest: Daniel LeebDaniel Leeb is the 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 h...
2022-11-221h 10
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsThomas Zurbuchen - NASA’s Science Mission directorSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #67: Thomas Zurbuchen - NASA’s Science Mission directorEpisode 067 features a special guest: Dr. Thomas ZurbuchenThomas 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. The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with awar...
2022-11-081h 14
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMelanie Stricklan - Slingshot Aerospace, how to get order in the chaos in low earth orbitSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #66: Melanie Stricklan - Slingshot Aerospace, how to get order in the chaos in low earth orbitEpisode 066 features a special guest: Melanie Stricklan 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. The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content fro...
2022-10-251h 01
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsNoemie Alliel - Starburst Aerospace and how to accelerate space in the 21st centurySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #65: Noemie Alliel - Starburst Aerospace and how to accelerate space in the 21st centuryEpisode 065 features a special guest: Noemie AllielAccelerators 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 a...
2022-10-111h 13
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAnnie Handmer - what's up with the strange "object K" orbiting the earth in LEO?SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #64: Annie Handmer - what's up with the strange "object K" orbiting the earth in LEO? Episode 064 features a special guest: Dr. Annie Handmer A strange object in Low Earth orbit that seems to belong to no one and an even stranger business model with Earth observation satellites are among the topics in the brand new episode of the Space Cafe Podcast. Space Junk podcaster and Senior Manager for Innovation and Policy at HEO Robotics is our guest in t...
2022-09-2757 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsChristopher Newman, space lawyer extraordinaireSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #63: Christopher Newman, space lawyer extraordinaire Episode 063 features a special guest: Christopher Newman 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...
2022-09-131h 07
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsLaura Todd, Vice President of Space Exploration and Future Programs at AirbusSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #062 - Laura Todd, Vice President of Space Exploration and Future Programs at Airbus Episode 062 features a special guest: Laura Todd.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. Na...
2022-08-301h 01
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsJudith Walls, Wildlife warrior and why the decision about the future of your company is being made right nowSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #061 - Judith Walls, Wildlife warrior and why the decision about the future of your company is being made right nowEpisode 061 features a special guest: Prof. Dr. Judith Walls. Judith Walls researches at the intersection of business and environmental sustainability at the venerable University of St.Gallen in Switzerland. She focuses on governance characteristics of boards and managers in the context of pressures from stakeholders and other institutions on organizations. Her work extends to the environmental governance of industries that directly im...
2022-08-161h 10
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsPaul Taylor, Space Analyst: Is Europe losing the space race?SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #060 - Paul Taylor, Space Analyst: Is Europe losing the space race?Episode 060 features a special guest: Paul Taylor Europe is great when it comes to space exploration. ESA can look back on spectacular missions. But is that enough? Space analyst Paul Taylor paints a bleak picture of Europe's future in space.His current report for download: Running out of SpaceThe Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across t...
2022-08-0249 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsGünther Hasinger, the James Webb Space Telescope and surprising confessions of an ESA directorSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #059 - Günther Hasinger, the James Webb Space Telescope and surprising confessions of an ESA directorEpisode 059 features a special guest: Günther Hasinger.Even seasoned ESA directors have emotions when it comes to groundbreaking moments like the launch and commissioning of the James Webb Space Telescope. ESA's Director of Science, Günther Hasinger, speaks candidly about the brand-new eye in the sky, plunging down a rabbit hole of wonder at what this new piece of technology will bring in the months and...
2022-07-191h 02
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsErik Wernquist - the man behind the space video hit "Wanderers" on YouTubeSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #058 - Erik Wernquist, the man behind the space video hit "Wanderers" on YouTubeEpisode 058 features a special guest: Erik Wernquist.When he uploaded his 3:51 minute vision of humanity in space to Youtube, Erik didn't realize the way it would change his life and, according to the comments, the lives of many others. In the latest edition of the Space Cafe Podcast, Erik talks candidly about the aftermath, why he doesn't think humans should settle permanently on Mars, why Cassini still brings tears t...
2022-07-051h 20
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAdrien Mauduit - Aurora Hunter by passionSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #057 Adrien Mauduit, Aurora Hunter by passionEpisode 057 features a special guest: Adrien Mauduit.Some say that it takes a very good reason for a Frenchman to leave his home country. Adrien Mauduit knows what he is talking about. The Aurora, the magical play of the earthly magnetic field with the solar storms, has taken such a liking to the young Frenchman that he can no longer imagine returning home. The adventures that the Arctic skies in the far north o...
2022-06-211h 00
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsBulent Altan - SpaceX Veteran and Mynaric CEOSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast #56: Bulent Altan, SpaceX Veteran and Mynaric CEOEpisode 056 features a special guest: Bulent Altan.Bulent Altan was one of SpaceX's first employees, and without him, pioneering projects like Starlink probably wouldn't exist. Today, in his role as CEO of satellite communications company Mynaric, he feels comfortable reviewing the early years alongside Elon and looking ahead to the future of Mynaric's ultra-precise satellite-to-satellite communications.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant...
2022-06-0755 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMoriba Jah, Privateer - Clean up minds to clean up spaceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast #55 Moriba Jah, Privateer - Clean up minds to clean up spaceEpisode 055 features a special guest: Moriba Jah.Moriba Jah is a tireless fighter for a space without the junk. Every day though his visions threaten to become more distant. But he refuses to be dissuaded and has recently founded a company with Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak and Alexander Fielding. Privateer is supposed to help turn the tide, and Moriba has some unusual approaches up his sleeve.
2022-05-2441 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAne Aanesland, CEO of ThrustMe - A life between new propulsion technologies and Arctic adventures.SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast #54 Ane Aanesland, CEO of ThrustMe. A life between new propulsion technologies and Arctic adventures.Episode 054 features a special guest: Ane Aanesland.Ane Aanesland's company ThrustMe single-handedly developed a revolutionary iodine-based propulsion system that even NASA cut its teeth on and shelved decades ago. Ane would have loved to fly it with ESA or the Americans. But the Chinese won the race. Ane provides answers to many related questions and of course much more in the current edition of the...
2022-05-1051 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsGéraldine Naja - Commercialization of ESA, the Russian absence, and why ESA might just be waiting for your job application.SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast #053: ESA director Géraldine Naja on the commercialization of ESA, the Russian absence, and why ESA might just be waiting for your job application. Episode 053 features a special guest: Géraldine Naja. The European Space Agency (ESA) has set sail to begin commercial operations. But what does that mean? Brand new director Géraldine Naja sat down with Markus in the new episode to shed light on the new direction - and more. Also in the e...
2022-04-2647 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsRené Laufer, a life between science and fictionSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 52nd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #052: René Laufer, a life between science and fiction Episode 052 features a special guest: Rene Laufer.Rene Laufer is Professor and Head of the Space Systems Group, Chair at the Luleå University of Technology in Kiruna, North Sweden and is a respected expert on all matters relating to small satellites and lunar exploration. But he has a secret passion for science fiction, from which he draws many inspirations for his scientific wor...
2022-04-111h 00
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsSteven Ramage, GEO, Earth observation. The big eye in the sky.SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 51st episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #051: Steven Ramage, GEO, Earth observation. The big eye in the skyEpisode 051 features a special guest Steven Ramage.Without earth observation technology, things would be very different down here on earth. The “big eye in the sky” promises huge benefits but also challenges. Steven Ramage talks space observation from many angles in this episode. The diplomat leads external relations at the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. His role involves focusing on t...
2022-03-2847 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsHansjörg Dittus, about Europe's Role in Space (an honest discussion)SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 50th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #050: Hansjörg Dittus, about Europe's Role in Space (an honest discussion)Episode 050 features a special guest Hansjörg Dittus.Hansjörg Dittus served for many years on the board of the German Aerospace Center. Against the backdrop of dramatic developments in the crisis with Russia, the German professor reflects on Europe's role in the global race for space in a refreshingly honest discussion.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature bra...
2022-03-1559 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsUrs Ganse, refreshing nerd talk about all things space you may never have heard about.SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 49th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #049 Urs Ganse, refreshing nerd talk about all things space you may never have heard about Episode 049 features a special guest Urs GanseDeep in a forest in Finland, miles from the nearest settlement, Urs Ganse lives in a cabin by a lake. Urs is a plasma physicist. He doesn't need much. An Internet connection to the nearest supercomputer is all he asks for. That's how people work up there in the north. After work, a...
2022-03-011h 01
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMartin Wezowski, Chief Futurist at SAP - Thoughts for New SpaceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 48th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #048: Martin Wezowski, Chief Futurist at SAP - Thoughts for New SpaceEpisode 048 features a special guest Martin Wezowski.For all its glamor, enthusiasm and optimism, the new space industry has some serious homework to do. To have a future, what is happening in space now must not sound too much like the past. We must overcome old patterns and learn to think anew. Otherwise, space will become the same graveyard of ideas, resources and...
2022-02-1547 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsSusmita Mohanty: More Europe and Asia and less US-centric 21st century space narrativeSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 47th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #047: Susmita Mohanty: More Europe and less U.S.-focused narrative on the future of spaceflight Episode 047 features a special guest Susmita MohantySusmita Mohanty is an Indian spacecraft designer, architect, engineer and personality extraordinaire with a critical, multicultural view on the US-centered narrative of space travel.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting n...
2022-02-0144 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsPeter Rumler, ESA, Launching James Webb Space TelescopeSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 45th episode, a special, in our podcast series Space Cafe Podcast#045 Special: Peter Rumler, ESA, Launching James Webb Space TelescopeEpisode 045 features a special guest Peter Rumler.Anyone who takes time for an interview just 40 minutes before the launch of the largest telescope of all time has a lot of nerve. Just minutes before the launch of the largest telescope in the world, ESA’s project manager for the James Webb Telescope gives an exclusive insight into the feelings of th...
2021-12-2827 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMike Simmons: Astronomy to the peopleSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 43rd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #043: Mike Simmons: Astronomy to the peopleEpisode 043 features a special guest Mike Simmons.Mike Simmons is a passionate advocate for the power of astronomy to bring people together and change the way we view our fragile home, Earth. Mike Simmons has more than 40 years of experience leading and founding astronomy programs and organizations. He has launched new global astronomy initiatives under the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science.
2021-12-2158 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsBarbara Belvisi, Interstellar Lab and the future of plant growth in space and on earthSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 42nd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #042: Barbara Belvisi, Interstellar Lab and the future of plant growth in space and on earthEpisode 042 features a special guest Barbara Belvisi.As if taken from a science fiction movie, Barbara Belvisi and her team at Interstellar Lab are developing growth containers for every kind of plant. Be it on earth or in space. The goal is to provide permanent food for humans on Earth or as an interplanetary species. What sounds...
2021-12-0747 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsStewart Bain - NorthStar Earth & Space and why our planet needs an image upgradeSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #041: Stewart Bain, NorthStar Earth & Space and why our planet needs an image upgrade.Episode 041 features a special guest Stewart Bain.Cop26 in Glasgow did not manage to deliver the big hit that many would have expected. Perhaps we humans simply lack the ability to think in such large dimensions. Can a series of new satellites save us? Hyperspectral images of the Earth’s surface promise a new image of our world. NorthStar Earth and Space sent their CEO Stewart Bain to joi...
2021-11-2359 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsLuc Piguet, ClearSpace or how to solve an impossible missionSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast #40: Luc Piguet, ClearSpace or how to solve an impossible mission.Episode 040 features a special guest Luc Piguet.Luc Piguet is co-founder and CEO of ClearSpace, a Swiss-based startup that cleans up space debris. ESA's hottest attempt is to develop a solution to a global problem. Luc Piguet speaks candidly about the challenges associated with a mission that some say is clearly impossible.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across...
2021-11-091h 02Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAndrew Williams and an idea for tackling the constellation issueSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 39th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Andrew Williams and an idea for tackling the constellation issueEpisode 039 features a special guest Andrew Williams.Andy Williams may have an interesting idea about how to deal with the growing issue of satellite constellations. Andy is ESO (European Southern Observatory)’s External Relations Officer and supports ESO’s relations with the Member States, prospective members, and intergovernmental organisations including the UN and the European Union.The Spac...
2021-10-2658 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsJoellen Russell, Mayday Mayday, an oceanographer’s passionate cry for help to the space communitySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast: Joellen Russell, Mayday Mayday, an oceanographer’s passionate cry for help to the space community.Episode 038 features a special guest Joellen Russell.Can the space community help combat climate change? Professor Joellen Russell from the University of Arizona calls for the largest friendly army in human history.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Pro...
2021-10-121h 04
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAndrew Jones on China’s Space endeavoursSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 37th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Andrew Jones on China’s Space endeavours.Episode 037 features a special guest Andrew Jones.The question of all questions: What are the Chinese up to? Money does not seem to play a role. Nor do resources. And new plans and success stories come in monthly cycles. A country on the fast track, it seems. But is that really the case? Space journalist Andrew Jones takes an exclusive look at China’s space plans.
2021-09-2847 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsStella Guillen: CCO of ISAR Aerospace, Europe’s hottest stock in the launcher segmentSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 36th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Stella Guillen: CCO of ISAR Aerospace, Europe’s hottest stock in the launcher segmentEpisode 036 features a special guest Stella Guillen.ISAR Aerospace is one of the hottest stocks in the European launcher sector. In just 3 years they have gone from virtually 0 to 100 building a 1 ton payload rocket, which will be launched for the first time next year. The aggressive speed and innovation of the company has convinced prestigious investors and brought 180 mi...
2021-09-1459 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsElodie Viau – Getting Telecommunication Ready For Space And BeyondSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast: Elodie Viau – Getting Telecommunication Ready For Space And BeyondEpisode 035 features a special guest Elodie Viau.The European Space Agency ESA is known for spectacular landings on distant comets or the like. What is little known is that the ESA has no less exciting departments in completely different areas. Like telecommunications, for example. What exactly is ESA up to in this field and why is it probably one of the most exciting tasks of all? Elodie Viau, Director of Telecommunications and In...
2021-09-0236 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsJohn Mankins – Energy from orbit, new ways of propulsion and Star Trek type spaceshipsSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 34th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: John Mankins – Energy from orbit, new ways of propulsion and Star Trek type spaceshipsEpisode 034 features a special guest John Mankins.John Mankins has been with NASA and JPL for most of his professional life, working on projects that most of us would look for in the science fiction department: famously, John published a paper on the maturity of future technologies. So he has a pretty good sense of what to expect in the fo...
2021-08-1750 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsVal Munsami – why affordable space tech for anyone comes at a priceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 33rd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Val Munsami – why affordable space tech for anyone comes at a priceEpisode 033 features a special guest Dr. Valanathan Munsami. Valanathan Munsami is the CEO of the South African Space Agency SANSA with whom he is currently experiencing the renaissance of space travel first hand. The increasingly affordable space technologies such as small or cube satellites are not only tempting South Africa with unprecedented opportunities. But they also come with a price. And that pri...
2021-08-0351 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsJacques Arnould, a tricky question for the entire space industrySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 32nd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Jacques Arnould, a tricky question for the entire space industryEpisode 032 features a special guest Jacques Arnould.Jacques Arnould is paid to ask uncomfortable questions. As an ethicist at the French space agency CNES, Jacques puts his fingers on places that people sometimes like to ignore: such as the question: why we do what we do. Why money is spent on this mission and not on another, and above all, why do...
2021-07-2044 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsIan Carnelli, Preparing for the worstSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 31st episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Ian Carnelli, Preparing for the worstEpisode 031 features a special guest Ian Carnelli.Next year, a small spacecraft will head for the double asteroid Didymos to slam into it with its brakes off. The name of the mission gives free rein to the imagination: Planetary Defense Mission. It is a joint mission between ESA and NASA, and it wants to test for the first time what has long been a topic in science fiction...
2021-07-061h 03Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsYvette Hopkins, Shetland Space CenterSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 30th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Yvette Hopkins, Shetland Space CenterEpisode 030 features a special guest Yvette Hopkins.In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a little north of Scotland, there is a small island that you can cross by car in just two and a half hours. In the far north, there is not much going on, lush meadows as far as the eye can see. And sheep, of course. On closer inspection, however, there is one place with...
2021-06-2336 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsBrother Guy Consolmagno, The Pope’s AstronomerSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #29: Brother Guy Consolmagno, The Pope’s AstronomerEpisode 29 features a special guest: Brother Guy ConsolmagnoBrother Guy Consolmagno begins his conversation in this podcast by referring to a long and strange tale. And that’s what it has become. One of the most fascinating paths we’ve followed on this podcast so far. This is the story of the transformation of a budding astronomer with very secular interests into the Pope’s chief astronomer. If you want to know what the...
2021-06-081h 02Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMahsa Moghimi Esfandabadi, Space Architect. What our habitats on foreign shores will look likeSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 28th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Mahsa Moghimi Esfandabadi, Space Architect. What our habitats on foreign shores will look likeEpisode 028 features a special guest Mahsa Moghimi Esfandabadi.Mahsa Moghimi Esfandabadi builds houses. Preferably for places like Mars or the Moon. Because in the not too distant future, we will need permanent dwellings out there. But as you might expect, it’s not that simple and will take generations of research. Space is and remains merciless when it comes to of...
2021-05-2547 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsBruce Damer – a new origin of life and how to mine an asteroidSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 27th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Bruce Damer – a new origin of life and how to mine an asteroid.Episode 027 features a special guest Bruce Damer.Bruce Damer is a versatile scientist who may be on the verge of rewriting the story of the origin of life. Contrary to all our ideas and textbook opinions, life may not have originated at the bottom of the oceans. Quite the opposite. Many things speak against it and the scientific community is...
2021-05-1157 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsTorsten Kriening – Mastermind behind one of the fastest growing space industry news outletsSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 26th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Torsten Kriening – Mastermind behind one of the fastest growing space industry news outletsEpisode 026 features a special guest Torsten KrieningTorsten Kriening is your point of contact when you need information about whoever you want in the space industry. Seriously, Torsten is the best-connected and most go-getting person on the international space scene. This fact almost put one of the most spectacular projects on the Moon a few years ago. Today, he is the CE...
2021-04-2748 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAlice Gorman – Space Archaeologist and why Elon Musk will never call her backSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 25th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Alice Gorman – Space Archaeologist and why Elon Musk will never call her back.Episode 025 features a special guest Alice Gorman.Alice Gorman has brought together astrophysics and archaeology to create the fascinating field of space archaeology. She talks about what exactly it is and why it could be crucial to the future of space travel in this fascinating episode of the Space Cafe Podcast.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our si...
2021-04-131h 03Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsLin Kayser – $> computer, build me a spaceship [Enter]SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 24th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Lin Kayser – $> computer, build me a spaceship [Enter] Episode 024 features a special guest Lin Kayser.Lin Kayser is a German entrepreneur who wants to revolutionize the way we make products with his company Hyperganic. 3D printing has advanced to the point where it can really take us where we’ve long been in science fiction. And, he wouldn’t be with us here at Space Cafe if he didn’t want to rethink space travel as well...
2021-03-301h 06Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsPascale Ehrenfreund – is there life in space (other than us)?SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 23rd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Pascale Ehrenfreund – is there life in space (other than us)?Episode 023 features a special guest Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund.Pascale Ehrenfreund is an astrophysicist specialising in astrobiology. She is a highly-decorated and deserved expert in the field and there is no getting around her when it comes to the question of whether there is life in space (apart from Earth). Pascale has worked for NASA and JPL, was Director of the German Aerospace Center and is...
2021-03-161h 04Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAvi Loeb – did we just witness an encounter of non-human origin?SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 22nd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Avi Loeb – did we just witness an encounter of non-human origin?Episode 022 features a special guest Prof. Avi Loeb.In 2017, a strange object appeared in our solar system only to disappear again. The global research community agrees that it happened, but what it was is part of a sometimes heated debate. One who particularly fanned the heat was an astronomer at the prestigious Harvard University. He claims that there is much to suggest that th...
2021-03-0257 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsNiamh Shaw – the least likeliest person who can get to spaceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 21st episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Niamh Shaw – the least likeliest person who can get to space.Episode 021 features special guest Dr Niamh Shaw.Dr Niamh Shaw, an Irish-born performer, writer and communicator, wants to go into space. At the same time, however, she describes herself as probably the most unlikely person to succeed in such a feat. She is afraid and may not have the physical fitness. Nevertheless, Niamh holds on to her dream. Because she has a...
2021-02-161h 06Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsAlexander Soucek – ESA and the legal challenges of space.SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 20th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Alexander Soucek – ESA and the legal challenges of space.Episode 020 features special guest Alexander Soucek.Alexander Soucek is a space lawyer at ESA and must ensure that the increasing human presence in space remains under control. Not only in terms of traffic but also ownership and rules of conduct. One specific issue currently being negotiated is the inevitable demise of the International Space Station (ISS) and how and, more importantly, where it will crash to...
2021-02-021h 00Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsUna McCormack – Star Trek Science Fiction WriterSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 19th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Una McCormack – Star Trek Science Fiction Writer.Episode 019 features special guest Una McCormack.Una McCormack is a science fiction writer who has become particularly well known for her work on Star Trek and Dr.Who. In our conversation for Space Cafe Podcast Una repeatedly encouraged the space industry to be a little more imaginative and refrain from repeating the mistakes from the past.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature br...
2021-01-1945 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsDana Reizniece-Ozola, minister, satellite pioneer and chess grandmaster. The power of small nationsSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 18th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Dana Reizniece-Ozola, minister, satellite pioneer and chess grandmaster. The power of small nations.Episode 018 features special guest Dana Reizniece-Ozola.Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a unique personality. Not only did she hold the post of Latvian Minister of Economy and Finance, she also helped launch the first Latvian satellite into orbit, thus elevating her native country to the rank of a space nation. By the way, she also holds the rank of...
2020-12-2346 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsKellie Gerardi – high stakes and deep insights into the potentially first social media star in space.SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 17th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Kellie Gerardi – high stakes and deep insights into the potentially first social media star in space.Episode 017 features special guest Kellie Gerardi.Kellie Gerardi has embarked on an unusual career path that has taken her from the film to the heart of the space industry. Kellie is friends with the most outstanding personalities in the industry and has a clear goal: to go into space as soon as possible. Her bags are pa...
2020-12-1052 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsPamela Melroy – Soldier, Test Pilot, AstronautSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 16th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Pamela Melroy – Soldier, Test Pilot, AstronautEpisode 016 features special guest Pamela Melroy.It is not easy to summarize Pamela Melroy in a few lines. No matter what she gets in touch with, she is most likely one of the best at it. One of the highlights was certainly one of the most daring outdoor missions that any human being has ever done on the International Space Station ISS. Now she looks back on one of...
2020-11-2446 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsSimonetta Di Pippo – Director of UNOOSASpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 15th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Simonetta Di Pippo – Director of UNOOSAEpisode 013 features special guest Simonetta Di Pippo.As the director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Simonetta Di Pippo carries probably the coolest business card title ever. Simonetta has some pretty interesting insights, when it comes to the future of space – especially on earth. By the way: she also has something to say about Netflix’ Salvation series where the world fights a catastrophic asteroid impact.
2020-11-1043 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsDr. James Schwartz – we need to rethink everythingSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 14th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Dr. James Schwartz – we need to rethink everything Episode 014 features special guest Dr. James Schwartz Admittedly, Elons rocket launches and landings are fascinating. They have a magical attraction. The same applies, of course, to future missions like Artemis. Seeing people on the moon again has its charm. But, do we really have to do all this? What’s the point in going to space? To ask such unpleasant questions is the job of the pas...
2020-10-2751 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsNicole Büttner - How bringing AI and traditional companies together can work miracles!SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 13th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Nicole Buettner - how bringing AI and traditional companies together can work miraclesEpisode 013 features special guest Nicole Buettner.Nicole Buettner, CEO of Merantix, a venture studio for artificial intelligence, brings AI experts and traditional industries together in a room and makes some magic happen. This "two-body method" regularly generates completely new business ventures. Space Cafe Podcast has talked about it in detail with Nicole and even put an AI in front...
2020-10-1347 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsChris Lee - How will Hubble die? Is this the golden era of space travel? Why ESA has a bright future?SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 12th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Chris Lee – How will Hubble die? Is this the golden era of space travel? Why ESA has a bright future.Episode 012 features special guest Chris Lee. Chris Lee has just retired from his position as Chief Scientist of the UK Space Agency and, after 40 years in the space industry, can now finally retire to do what he enjoys most: space travel. Chris has had a career in some of the most dramatic and...
2020-09-2958 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsSara Langston - Teaching the next generation of space travelersSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 11th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Sara Langston - Teaching the next generation of space travelersEpisode 011 features special guest Sara Langston.Sara Langston teaches at the time-honored Embry Riddle flight school and knows what astronauts had to endure before they were allowed into orbit. But many things change. Not only the attitude of the students when it comes to challenging subjects. The whole industry is breaking new ground. In this episode Sara succeeds in a tour de force through a number...
2020-09-1533 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsNicole Stott - Space Shuttle Astronaut ExtraordinaireSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 10th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Nicole Stott - Space Shuttle Astronaut ExtraordinaireEpisode 010 features special guest Nicole Stott.NASA astronaut Nicole Stott spent 104 days in space and remembers her two space flights aboard the legendary space shuttle that changed her life. Nicole didn't make the jump into the coveted cockpit right away, but she can still call herself part of the generation of pioneers who laid the foundation for the current rediscovery of space. For Nicole, the new generation...
2020-09-0154 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMoriba Jah on space debris, and why it may be too lateSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 9th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Moriba Jah on space debris and why it may be too lateEpisode 009 features special guest Moriba Jah.Astrodynamicist Moriba Jah is one of the most dazzling figures on the international space scene, and he doesn’t mince words when it comes to developing the near-Earth environment and addressing space junk. If we are really serious about the discovery of space, then we need to take our efforts up a notch. From a technical pe...
2020-08-1844 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsMichelle Hanlon - The legal loophole to remove the American flags on the MoonSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 8th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Michelle Hanlon, The legal loophole to remove the American flags on the MoonEpisode 008 features special guest Michelle Hanlon.Michelle Hanlon was a successful public international law lawyer for decades, until she found out that no one could be held accountable for destroying the legendary footprints on the moon. She decided to do something about it, and the current international race to the moon makes her work a race against time. Michelle is the co-founder of...
2020-08-0445 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsNahum Romero - What the Space industry is missing and why not even Elon is visionary enoughSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 7th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Nahum Romero, What the Space industry is missing and why not even Elon is visionary enoughEpisode 007 features special guest Nahum Romero.Nahum Romero is an artist with a rather unique focus: space art. Currently, one of his pieces is circling the earth at 27.000 km/h. Nahum has some very profound insights about the current space race and criticizes the lack of groundbreaking vision even among the most outstanding space-startups and nations. But Nahum...
2020-07-211h 00Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsDr. Adriana Marais - Proudly Human - the ambitious mission of a woman who seeks new knowledge for our civilization on MarsSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 6th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Proudly Human - the ambitious mission of a woman who seeks new knowledge for our civilization on Mars.Episode 006 features special guest Dr. Adriana Marais. She is a professional bartender, a quantum biologist, a theoretical physicist, an aspiring extraterrestrial and a real explorer. With her latest project "Proudly Human" she wants nothing less than to get us humans ready for the first landing on Mars. In a fascinating conversation, Adriana Marais explains how this is also...
2020-07-0750 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsSimon Gwozdz - the Elon of SingaporeSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the fifth episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast.Episode 005 features special guest Simon Gwozdz, CEO and Founder of Equatorial Space Systems in Singapore.Simon is not yet 30 years old and already called the Elon of Singapore. With his company "Equatorial Space Systems" he wants to push the increasing commercialisation of space travel. And he has a secret weapon for this: a special rocket fuel recipe that gives him self-confidence in the face of overwhelming competition. The tests are promising and the first big launch i...
2020-06-2243 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsRoxy Guellmeister - Life after COVID-19 - in space and on earthSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the forth episode in our podcast series, The Space Cafe Podcast.Episode 004 features special guest Roxy Guellmeister, Associate at Foster + Partners in London.Roxy Rahel Guellmeister works for the legendary architecture firm Foster and Partners, the masterminds behind such buildings as the German Reichstag, the new Wembley Stadium and Spaceport America. Roxy sees our society in a state of massive change and expects numerous fundamental shifts to our familiar lives. She also sees the nascent race for space as a gigantic opportunity for many of our e...
2020-06-0846 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsDaniel Porras - Are we facing an arms race in space?SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the third episode in our new podcast series, The Space Cafe Podcast.Episode 003 features special guest Daniel Porras, Space Security Fellow at UNIDIR – the United Nations Institute of Disarmament Research in Geneva talking about indicators of an arms race in space, Columbus, space debris and the Indian ASAT test.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award winning Executive Producer Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Fa...
2020-05-2539 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsWho rules space? Cybersecurity And Artificial IntelligenceSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the second episode in our new podcast series, The Space Cafe Podcast.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award winning Executive Producer Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features co-host Anna Hazlett (SpaceWatch.Global Middle East & Asia Representative).Each episode will include a review of the most important topics included in SpaceWatch.Global’s bi-weekly newsletter, as well as guest ap...
2020-05-1146 minSpace Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsCovid19 and the space industrySpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the first episode in our new podcast series, The Space Cafe Podcast.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features co-host Anna Hazlett (SpaceWatch.Global Middle East & Asia Representative).Each episode will include a review of the most important topics included in SpaceWatch.Global’s bi-weekly newsletter, as well as guest ap...
2020-04-2739 min