Space Café Radio – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The Seventh Summit of Space Sustainability: Europe's Vision for Space Security

In this episode of Space Café Radio, recorded live at the Ministry of Economics of France in Paris during the seventh Summit of Space Sustainability, host Torsten Kriening talks with Marjolijn van Deelen, the EU Special Envoy for Space of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Topics include the European Union's vision (Defence Readiness Roadmap) and strategy for space security, the importance of space as a strategic enabler, the preparedness union strategy, and the newly launched European Space Shield. 

We also discuss the intersection of space and defence communities, member states' roles, and the balance between national and pan-European initiatives. 

Join us for insights into Europe's defense readiness roadmap and its implications for the future.

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• Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 

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Germany's Bold Leap into Space Defense: Interview with Major General Michael Traut

In this episode of Space Café Radio, we explore Germany's ambitious space defense plans announced by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, featuring major investments worth 35 billion Euros by 2030. Host Torsten Kriening reflects on Germany's evolving role in space security and interviews Major General Michael Traut, Commander of the German Space Command. 

General Traut discusses the operational and functional developments in Germany's space defense capabilities, including satellite communication, early warning systems, and active counter-space initiatives. They also cover Germany's collaborative efforts with European and international partners, the role of commercial technology, and the importance of adapting procurement processes to meet the new pace of space defense challenges. 

Tune in to understand Germany's strategic shift toward becoming a significant player in the realm of space defense and security.

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• German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' speech

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Poland's Space Strategy and Lessons from Ukraine: Insights from Brigadier General Marcin Górka

In this special episode of Space Cafe Radio, live from the 8th Prague Space Security Conference, host Torsten Kriening sit down with Brigadier General Marcin Górka, Director at the Department of Innovation at the Polish Ministry of National Defense and a key figure in shaping Poland's military space policy. 

 General Górka discusses Poland’s strategic vision for space capabilities, integrating with NATO, and lessons learned from the Ukraine war. He highlights the importance of international cooperation, development of national space assets, and the evolving role of space in modern warfare. The conversation also shed a light into Poland’s space domain awareness, ISR capabilities, and future plans for space control and defense.

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In this  Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Maxime Puteaux, Principal Advisor at Euroconsult in Paris, about 40 years of Euroconsult, current market trends, and the forthcoming World Satellite Business Week in September 2023.

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In this Space Café Radio -  SpaceWatch.Global's Dr. Emma Gatti  spoke with Dr. Raji Pillai Rajagopalan, the Director of the Centre for Security, Strategy & Technology (CSST), based in Delhi, India.

Today's episode is in partnership with the Secure World Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on the long-term sustainability of outer space and earth orbits, as well as space security and stability considerations.

This mini-series, composed of two episodes, want to reinforce some of the nuances of the discussion held at the SWF 2023 Summit for Space Sustainability, on why debris-causing anti-satellite tests are so destabilizing.

Today's interview focuses on India and how (and if) India perceives anti-satellite weapons and debris as an urgent issue.  Raji knows very well the multiple angles and geopolitical nuances that weigh in regarding destructive tests.  She discussed them with Emma in detail in this candid interview,  during which she laid out her thoughts on the matter.

As usual, listen up and enjoy !   

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In this episode of  Space Café Radio, we have an insightful conversation with Dr. Ernst Pfeiffer, the CEO of HPS Group and Chairman of the German Space SME.

Our host, Torsten Kriening, publisher at SpaceWatch.Global delves into the current state of the German and European space markets. Moreover, we explore the potential repercussions of the proposed German space budget cuts amounting to 180 million euros, anticipated for confirmation by the government by the end of 2023. Stay tuned as we dissect the implications of these financial adjustments for the industry in the summer of 2023.

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In this Space Café Radio -  SpaceWatch.Global's Rika Valluri spoke with Muhamad Nurazmi Abbas, the Chief Executive Officer of Gading Group, a group of companies are involved in providing services to the Aerospace, Marine, Defence, Energy, Technology, Waste Management and related markets based out of Malaysia.

Today's episode is in partnership with DUET Global, a consulting company focused on the developing space ecosystem in Asia.

This Space Cafe Radio episode was recorded during the Langkawi International Space Forum (LISF) held in conjunction with Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in May 2023.

Azmi and Rika discussed the establishment of the space program in Malaysia, the challenges up ahead, and how Malaysia will navigate its way into the global space market. They also discuss the volatile geopolitics of Asia and discuss the road ahead for the region as a whole.

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

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In this Space Café Radio -  SpaceWatch.Global's Dr. Emma Gatti  spoke with Tim Maclay, the chief strategy officer and US general manager at ClearSpace, an in-orbiting service and space debris company founded in 2018.

Today's episode is in partnership with the Secure World Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on the long-term sustainability of outer space and earth orbits, as well as space security and stability considerations.

This mini series composed of two episodes want to reinforce some of the nuances of the discussion held at the SWF 2023 Summit for Space Sustainability, on why  debris causing anti-satellite tests are so destabilizing. 

Tim and Emma discussed his position about in-orbiting services and the challenges we might face pretty soon if we don't find a way to regulate access to space and decide to, to say it  with Tim's words, stop making a mess of our orbit. 
As usual, listen up and enjoy !   

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In this Space Café Radio -  SpaceWatch.Global's Dr. Emma Gatti  spoke with Piotr Sitek,  governmental and new components, security governance officer in the security authority department of EUSPA. 

This radio episode is part of a joint collaboration between SpaceWatch.Global and EUSPA, the EU Agency for the Space Programme. This three-episode mini-series delves into some core missions of EUSPA: security, EGNSS satellite-based service delivery, and GOVSATCOM. As EUSPA's responsibilities grow in tandem with the increasing number of components in the EU Space Programme, this series strives to elevate awareness and understanding of the programme's dynamic and evolving nature.

Piotr and Emma discussed about the notion of security and risk acceptance, why security is so vital when it comes to space assets, collision avoidance and much more. Piotr has a very genuine and straightforward way to explain how space security works. To say it in his own words, he talked to us like he was talking to his mom. And he actually did! So if you're looking for a podcast explaining you why space security is very important, look no further. Enjoy your listening!

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Welcome to Space Factor, the new  podcast mini-series presented by SpaceWatch.Global in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes Italia, the leading agency supporting the creation, simulation and production of space systems.

Our aim is to connect space leaders with aspiring students and innovative thinkers in the Italian space sector. We have chosen to produce Space Factor in Italian to foster a local and direct approach to discussing space and its societal benefits.

In our second episode we met with Giovanni Pandolfi, the CSO and co-founder of Leaf Space. Editor in Chief Emma Gatti went to visit Giovanni at  Leaf Space's headquarter in Lomazzo, near Como, and asked him about his career journey, how he ended up to co-found Leaf Space when he was still at university, and why he decided to invest in the ground segment. We invite you to tune in and enjoy this inspiring discussion!

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