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Space Café Podcast

231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -

In a world of constant transformation, the Space Cafe Podcast emerges as a beacon of clarity, inviting you on a journey through the captivating cosmos of space exploration and science. With his engaging conversational style, host Markus Mooslechner, award-winning Executive Producer at Terra Mater Factual Studios, introduces you to the stars of the space industry, including astronauts, scientists, and policymakers, uncovering the stories behind their groundbreaking work. 

Each episode offers a unique blend of in-depth discussions, personal insights, and the latest developments, all presented with a balance of scientific rigor and empathetic storytelling. 

Whether you're a seasoned space enthusiast or new to the wonders of the cosmos, the Space Cafe Podcast is your ticket to exploring the dynamic role of space in our evolving world. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained in a show that's as vast and varied as space itself. 

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Episodes

Paul Taylor, Space Analyst: Is Europe losing the space race?

August 02, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

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 Space The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging ...

EPISODE 59 Günther Hasinger, the James Webb Space Telescope and surprising confessions of an ESA director

July 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

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 years ahead. His reaction after seeing the first images, however, was surprising though.  Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Günther Hasinger Pu...

Günther Hasinger, the James Webb Space Telescope and surprising confessions of an ESA director

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #059 - Günther Hasinger, the James Webb Space Telescope and surprising confessions of an ESA director Episode 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 ho...

EPISODE 58 Erik Wernquist, the man behind the space video hit Wanderers on YouTube

July 06, 2022 11:36 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Erik Wernquist, the man behind the space video hit "Wanderers" on YouTube 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 to his eyes, and why he proposed Carbon Based Lifefor...

Erik Wernquist - the man behind the space video hit "Wanderers" on YouTube

July 05, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #058 - Erik Wernquist, the man behind the space video hit "Wanderers" on YouTube Episode 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 h...

EPISODE 57 Adrien Mauduit, Aurora Hunter by passion

June 24, 2022 07:48 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

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 of Europe can offer him are too fascinating. In the current edition of the Space Cafe Podcast, Adrien talks about his passion and why h...

Adrien Mauduit - Aurora Hunter by passion

June 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #057 Adrien Mauduit, Aurora Hunter by passion Episode 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...

EPISODE 56 Bulent Altan, SpaceX Veteran and Mynaric CEO

June 10, 2022 08:58 - 55 minutes - 45 MB

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. Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Bulent Altan Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and po...

Bulent Altan - SpaceX Veteran and Mynaric CEO

June 07, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast #56: Bulent Altan, SpaceX Veteran and Mynaric CEO Episode 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-...

EP55 Moriba Jah, Privateer, Clean up minds to clean up space

May 25, 2022 13:52 - 41 minutes - 34 MB

Moriba Jah is a tireless fighter for a space without 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. Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, and the far-reaching impact that space developments ha...

EPISODE 55 Moriba Jah, Privateer, Clean up minds to clean up space

May 25, 2022 13:52 - 41 minutes - 34 MB

Moriba Jah is a tireless fighter for a space without 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. Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Moriba Jah Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for tho...

Moriba Jah, Privateer - Clean up minds to clean up space

May 24, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast #55 Moriba Jah, Privateer - Clean up minds to clean up space Episode 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 unu...

EP54 Ane Aanesland, CEO of ThrustMe. A life between new propulsion technologies and Arctic adventures.

May 11, 2022 08:05 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MB

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 Space Cafe Podcast.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Ane Aanesland Publisher: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital...

EPISODE 54 Ane Aanesland, CEO of ThrustMe. A life between new propulsion technologies and Arctic adventures.

May 11, 2022 08:05 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MB

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 Space Cafe Podcast.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Ane Aanesland Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digi...

Ane Aanesland, CEO of ThrustMe - A life between new propulsion technologies and Arctic adventures.

May 10, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

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 ...

EPISODE 053: ESA director Géraldine Naja on the commercialization of ESA, the Russian absence, and why ESA might just be waiting for your job application.

April 26, 2022 06:58 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MB

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 episode: how much the Russians are really missing, where ESA still has some room to grow in terms of communications, what it takes to make an ESA Director cry, and why being exclusively a math or physics genius isn't always mandatory to get a job at ESA. Host:...

Géraldine Naja - Commercialization of ESA, the Russian absence, and why ESA might just be waiting for your job application.

April 26, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

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. Als...

EPISODE 52: René Laufer, a life between science and fiction

April 12, 2022 07:18 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Rene Laufer is Professor and Head of the Space Systems Group, Chair at 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 work. This episode is dedicated to all those who want to go a little beyond the well-known new space news diet and get inspired by the event horizon between science fictio...

EPISODE 052: René Laufer, a life between science and fiction

April 12, 2022 07:18 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Rene Laufer is Professor and Head of the Space Systems Group, Chair at 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 work. This episode is dedicated to all those who want to go a little beyond the well-known new space news diet and get inspired by the event horizon between science fictio...

René Laufer, a life between science and fiction

April 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

SpaceWatch.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 ...

EPISODE 051: Steven Ramage, GEO, Earth observation. The big eye in the sky.

March 29, 2022 07:15 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

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 the interfaces between science, technology, policy and decisions in support of more than 100 UN Member States. He is on t...

Steven Ramage, GEO, Earth observation. The big eye in the sky.

March 28, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

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 sky Episode 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 t...

EPISODE 050: Hansjörg Dittus, former DLR about Europe's Role in Space (an honest discussion)

March 15, 2022 14:45 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MB

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.  Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Hansjörg Dittus Published by: 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 developm...

Hansjörg Dittus, about Europe's Role in Space (an honest discussion)

March 15, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 discus...

EPISODE 049: Urs Ganse, refreshing nerd talk about all things space you may never have heard about.

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Deep 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, at night, when Urs still has some time, he writes manuals about building spaceships, or he meets with like-minded people in an ancient corner of the Internet, where some of the strangest and most unknown information...

Urs Ganse, refreshing nerd talk about all things space you may never have heard about.

March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

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 Ganse Deep 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 ther...

Martin Wezowski, Chief Futurist at SAP - Thoughts for New Space

February 15, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

SpaceWatch.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 Space Episode 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 be...

EPISODE 048: Martin Wezowski, Chief Futurist at SAP. Thoughts for New Space.

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

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 opportunities that we are turning Earth into. Martin Wezowksi of SAP designs futures by profession. Space Cafe Podcast paid him a visit.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Martin...

EPISODE 047: Susmita Mohanty: More Europe and less U.S.-focused narrative on the future of spaceflight

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 36.4 MB

Susmita Mohanty is an Indian spacecraft designer, architect, engineer and personality extraordinaire with a critical, multicultural view on the US-centered narrative of space travel.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Susmita Mohanty Published by: 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 showcasing the technology that enables the industry to edge closer t...

Susmita Mohanty: More Europe and Asia and less US-centric 21st century space narrative

February 01, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

SpaceWatch.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 Mohanty Susmita 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 engag...

EPISODE 046: Frank Salzgeber, ESA is looking for the crazy ones among you

January 18, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MB

Feel like you're maladjusted or perhaps a little crazy? Fear not. Someone out there may have interest in you as you read this. Frank Salzgeber for example. He is no other than the head of the technology transfer program of the European space agency ESA. Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Frank Salzgeber Published by: 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 ...

Frank Salzgeber, ESA is looking for the crazy ones among you

January 17, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 46th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #046: Frank Salzgeber, ESA is looking for the crazy ones among you  Episode 046 features a special guest Frank Salzgeber Feel like you're maladjusted or perhaps a little crazy? Fear not. Someone out there may have interest in you as you read this. Frank Salzgeber for example. He is no other than the head of the technology transfer program of the European space agency ESA.  We love to hear...

Steven Freeland: Rethinking New Space

January 08, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 44th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #044: Steven Freeland: Rethinking New Space. Episode 044 features a special guest Steven Freeland. In this episode, we take a bird’s eye view on many things in the New Space scene. Steven Freeland teaches space law and hosts his own show, Space Cafe “Law Breakfast with Steven Freeland”. In this episode, we take a look back at groundbreaking moments in 2021 and venture into what 2022 has in...

EPISODE 044: Steven Freeland: Rethinking New Space

January 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

In this episode, we take a bird's eye view on many things in the New Space scene. Steven Freeland teaches space law and hosts his own show, Space Law Breakfast. In this episode, we take a look back at groundbreaking moments in 2021 and venture into what 2022 has in store for us.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Steven Freeland Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, and the far-reaching impact that sp...

Peter Rumler, ESA, Launching James Webb Space Telescope

December 28, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

SpaceWatch.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 Telescope Episode 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 excl...

EPISODE 045_Special Peter Rumler, ESA, Launching James Webb

December 28, 2021 07:12 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

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 those involved and the background to this project of the century in space travel.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Peter Rumler Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global i...

Mike Simmons: Astronomy to the people

December 21, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 43rd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #043: Mike Simmons: Astronomy to the people Episode 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 initiativ...

EPISODE 043: Mike Simmons: Astronomy to the people

December 21, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

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.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Mike Simmons Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal...

Barbara Belvisi, Interstellar Lab and the future of plant growth in space and on earth

December 07, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

SpaceWatch.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 earth Episode 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 i...

EPISODE 042: Barbara Belvisi, Interstellar Lab and the future of plant growth in space and on earth

December 07, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB

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 like a cute new space concept from a young, naive startup is all grown up and mature, changing hands for real money. Even NASA is thinking about shelving up some funds. And not only them. Make sure you do not miss th...

EPISODE 041: Stewart Bain, NorthStar Earth & Space and why our planet needs an image upgrade.

November 23, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB

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 join us in the podcast studio. Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Stewart Bain Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital mag...

Stewart Bain - NorthStar Earth & Space and why our planet needs an image upgrade

November 23, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

SpaceWatch.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 E...

EPISODE 040: Luc Piguet, ClearSpace or how to solve an impossible mission

November 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Luc Piguet is co-founder and CEO of Clear Space, a Swiss-based startup that cleans up space debris. ESA's hottest attempt 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.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Luc Piguet Published by: 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 devel...

Luc Piguet, ClearSpace or how to solve an impossible mission

November 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

SpaceWatch.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 s...

Andrew Williams and an idea for tackling the constellation issue

October 26, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

SpaceWatch.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 issue Episode 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 intergov...

EPISODE 039: Andrew Williams and an idea for tackling the constellation issue.

October 26, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Andy Williams may have an interesting idea about how to deal with the growing issue of satellite constellations. Andy is ESO’s Institutional Relations Officer and supports ESO’s relations with Member States, prospective members, and intergovernmental organisations including the UN and the European Union.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Andrew Williams Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, and the f...

EP38 Joellen Russell, Mayday Mayday, an oceanographer's passionate cry for help to the space community.

October 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

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.    Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Joellen Russel Published by: 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 showcasing the technology that enables the industry to edge closer to the next frontier,...

Joellen Russell, Mayday Mayday, an oceanographer’s passionate cry for help to the space community

October 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

SpaceWatch.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 ...

EP37 Andrew Jones on China's Space endeavors

September 29, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 38.5 MB

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.   Host: Markus Mooslechner Guest: Andrew Jones Published by: Torsten Kriening Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, a...

Andrew Jones on China’s Space endeavours

September 28, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

SpaceWatch.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 Ch...

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