The Intersection of Geography, Intelligence, and Health

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Enbal Shacham, professor and associate dean for research at the College for Public Health and Social Justice at St. Louis University (a USGIF-accredited university) and a member of the USGIF Board of Directors. Dr. Shacham explores the intersection of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and health outcomes, particularly among populations living with HIV. Recorded at the USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2024, this episode delves into the role of neighborhood structures, the impact of social and geospatial data, and how AI and GEOINT shape the future of global security and emergency response. Dr. Shacham also shares her journey into the GEOINT sector and her role in advancing education and multidisciplinary collaboration in the field.

This episode is supported by USGIF.

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Behind the Scenes with the NGA: Humanitarian Missions and Geospatial Intelligence

Join Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global, in an engaging conversation with Sandra Auchter, head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) office in Denver, Colorado. Recorded during the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, this episode dives into the mission of the NGA, its role in providing crucial geospatial data for humanitarian efforts, and the integration with other federal agencies. Discover how the NGA leverages satellite imagery and cultural insights to support disaster response, both domestically and internationally, and learn about the collaboration between governmental and non-governmental organizations to provide timely and effective aid. Sandra also shares insights on building public trust and the importance of transparency in the intelligence community.

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This episode features an interview with Takeshi Hakamada, the founder and CEO of ispace, discussing Japan's significant role in lunar exploration, following the news that Japan will be the first country to send non-Americans to the Moon. Takeshi shares insights on their upcoming Mission 2, scheduled to launch this winter, focusing on lunar surface exploration using micro rovers. Additionally, he discusses the lessons learned from Mission 1, particularly in software development for landing. Takeshi also provides details on their future missions, including Mission 3, designed for commercial payloads, demonstrating a shift towards commercial lunar missions. ispace, Takeshi highlights, is at the forefront in building international partnerships for space resource utilization, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the evolving space industry landscape. Geopolitical final question: How is the relationship with China? It's complicated, Takeshi says. 

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In this special episode of SpaceWatch.Global Editor in Chief Dr. Emma Gatti and  Publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency ESA about the results of the ESA Ministerial Meeting in Paris in November 2022.

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global Marketing Intern Jim Murphy spoke with Cliff Beek, CEO of SpaceChain. SpaceChain is a company focused on building the New Space Economy by integrating Space & Blockchain Technologies.

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

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Episode 5 -  Regulations vs. wishful thinking: how to craft data-based regulations to protect Space assets?

The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), has the pleasure to present Space Cafè Radio - PSSI Space Security Mini-Series, a radio series focused on allied preparedness to face the rapidly changing space domain. PSSI is a non-profit non-governmental public policy organisation founded in 2002 and based in Prague. In space, PSSI emphasizes emerging threats and available policy solutions.

 All the interviews in the PSSI Space Security Mini-Series were conducted during the 6th PSSI Space Security Conference, held in Prague, at the Czernin Palace, the headquarters of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022. The conference is part of the PSSI’s well-established series of high-level trilateral space security conferences, where for trilateral we mean Europe, the US, and Japan. The conference series, launched in 2011, is designed to advance decision-making within the security domain among allies. They represent one of the highest levels of an unclassified gatherings of military allies, national security experts, and senior industry representatives.

In this fourth episode SpaceWatch.Global CEO and Publisher, Torsten Kriening talked with Kevin O'Connell, former Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the US Department of Commerce and Founder and CEO of Space Economy Rising LLC. They spoke about Regulations vs. wishful thinking: how to craft data-based regulations to protect Space assets?

Listen also to the other episodes in the mini-series:

• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.1 - with John Huth
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.2 - with Michael Traut
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.3 - with Paul Graziani
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.4 - with Michel Friedling
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep. 5 - with Kevin O'Connell

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In this episode of Space Cafè Radio Editor in Chief Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Dr. Valanathan Munsami, the Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Saudi Space Agency.

This interview took place during the Connecting the World from the Skies forum, which was held in Riyadh from the 8th to the 10th of November 2022. The conference was hosted by the International Telecommunication Union and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia with the theme being “connecting the unconnected”. Important indications of where Saudi Arabia wants to situate itself within the global Space economy, the directions it wants to follow, the vision it would like to cultivate, and the investment it intends to pursue, were showcased. 

In this episode, Dr. Valanathan Munsami spoke with Dr. Emma Gatti about his move from South Africa to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia’s shift from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based economy, and Vision 2030 - blueprint in terms of socioeconomic environmental development. The conversation covers the importance of recognising space as a tool to realize a new path in economic development, and the vital role communication plays in all of this. Finally, Dr. Valanathan Munsami talks about the challenges Saudi Arabia may face when implementing its plans and the transformation the country has undergone in the last few years. 

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On tour in Riyadh contains the following interviews:
Space Cafe Radio  - with HE Dr. Mohammed Altamimi
Space Café Radio- with Frank Salzgeber

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In this episode of Space Cafè Radio Editor in Chief Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Frank Salzgeber, the managing director of the Saudi Space Sector.

This interview took place during the Connecting the World from the Skies forum, which was held in Riyadh from the 8th to the 10th of November 2022. The conference was hosted by the International Telecommunication Union and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia with the theme being “connecting the unconnected”. Important indications of where Saudi Arabia wants to situate itself within the global Space economy, the directions it wants to follow, the vision it would like to cultivate, and the investment it intends to pursue, were showcased. 

In this episode, Frank Salzgeber spoke with Dr. Emma Gatti about the experience of being part of a team building up a new ecosystem for space, the developments in other major space players and how the space market will continue to develop in the future, and how the space industry in Saudi Arabia will change in the next five years. The conversation covers the strategies and potential partnerships that Saudi Arabia is looking to create and how this compares to advancements in other countries and space agencies. Finally, Frank Salzgeber talks about the challenges Saudi Arabia may face when implementing its plans and if there has been a visible cultural change within the country.

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On tour in Riyadh contains the following interviews:
Space Cafe Radio  - with HE Dr. Mohammed Altamimi
Space Café Radio - with Dr. Valanathan Munsami

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with HE Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, the Governor of the Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia (CST). 

This interview took place during the Connecting the World from the Skies forum, which was held in Riyadh from the 8th to the 10th of November 2022. The conference was hosted by the International Telecommunication Union and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia with the theme being “connecting the unconnected”. Important indications of where Saudi Arabia wants to situate itself within the global Space economy, the directions it wants to follow, the vision it would like to cultivate, and the investment it intends to pursue, were showcased. 

In this episode, HE Dr. Mohammed Altamimi spoke with Torsten Kriening about the developments and significance of non-terrestrial networks (NTN), the importance of international cooperation, and the transformation of the Saudi Space Commission into the Saudi Space Agency. The conversation also covered the importance of human resources in the space sector and the best practices for finding the right people. Finally, HE Dr. Mohammed Altamimi explains how Saudi Arabia addresses environmental challenges, both on the ground and in space.  

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On tour in Riyadh contains the following interviews:
Space Café Radio- with Frank Salzgeber
Space Café Radio - with Dr. Valanathan Munsami

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with  Philippe Bertrand, Chairman of the Security Accreditation Board at EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme.

In May 2022, Philippe Bertrand was elected as the Chairman of the Security Accreditation Board (SAB) of the EU Space Programme. An independent body within EUSPA, SAB is the security accreditation authority for all of the EU Space Programme’s components.

In this episode, Philippe sits down with Torsten during the EU Space Week 2022 in Prague to talk about the role of the board and his current and upcoming responsibilities.

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Christian Hauglie-Hanssen, Director General of the Norwegian Space Agency, they spoke at this year's Spaceport Norway event held in Oslo, from the 25th to the 26th of October 2022. This event was a great example of combining national innovation power and global space economy into one location.

Christian Hauglie-Hanssen spoke with Torsten about the upcoming ministerial conference and the challenges that brings as well as the need of Norway and its space programs when it comes to space and security. Tune in to hear more!

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In this episode of Space Cafè Radio Editor in Chief Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Prof. Patrizia Caraveo, the Research Director at INAF, the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics, about the quest for darker and quieter skies.

Prof. Caraveo, who is also the author of the book "Saving The Starry Night" (Springer), argues that light pollution is a major issue that has a severe impact on astronomical observations, devastating effects on many species of wildlife, and negative effects on human health. For this reason, she argues, light pollution needs to be discussed, the public needs to reach a level of awareness of this problem, and regulations must be implemented to find a solution. Enjoy this compelling discussion with one of the major experts in this field. Here are the major highlights: 

1:48 - What is Light Pollution?

3:58 - A New Type of Light Pollution

6:52 - Very Identified Flying Objects

8:41- Our Sky as Cultural Heritage

10:08 - Electromagnetic Pollution

12:19 - Switching Off The Sats

15:46 - Protect The Darkness

17:04 - Insects' Apocalypse

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Episode 4 - The French Space Defence Strategy and Goals for a European Space Command

The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), has the pleasure to present Space Cafè Radio - PSSI Space Security Mini-Series, a radio series focused on allied preparedness to face the rapidly changing space domain. PSSI is a non-profit non-governmental public policy organisation founded in 2002 and based in Prague. In space, PSSI emphasizes emerging threats and available policy solutions.

 All the interviews in the PSSI Space Security Mini-Series were conducted during the 6th PSSI Space Security Conference, held in Prague, at the Czernin Palace, the headquarters of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022. The conference is part of the PSSI’s well-established series of high-level trilateral space security conferences, where for trilateral we mean Europe, the US, and Japan. The conference series, launched in 2011, is designed to advance decision-making within the security domain among allies. They represent one of the highest levels of an unclassified gatherings of military allies, national security experts, and senior industry representatives.

In this fourth episode SpaceWatch.Global CEO and Publisher, Torsten Kriening talked with Major General Michel Friedling, Commander of the French Space Command about the French Space Defence Strategy and Goals for a European Space Command.

Listen also to the other episodes in the mini-series:

• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.1 - with John Huth
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.2 - with Michael Traut
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.3 - with Paul Graziani
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.4 - with Michel Friedling
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep. 5 - with Kevin O'Connell

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In this episode of Space Café Radio,  Prof Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chairwoman at the German Aerospace Center (DLR),  talked with SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening
discussing topics such as space security, projects on space debris, research on climate change using space technology, and upcoming missions and projects of DLR.

• DLR's Focus Areas and Challenges
• Space Security and DLR Projects
• Space Debris: Challenges and Solutions
• Climate Change and Space Innovations
• DLR's Upcoming Highlights and Mission
• Learning from the Space Nation: USA

Stay tuned for more engaging and informative episodes of Space Cafe Radio as we continue to unravel the mysteries and opportunities of the sector.

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Photo Credits: DLR

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with all the cohort of the very first Space for Business course: Gerarda De Pasquale, Rui Serapicos, Ana Brandão, Daniël van Beekhuizen, Pascal Alexander Rodel, Martijn Leinweber, Joana Kamenova, Yann Tincelin, Gonzalo Martín de Mercado, and Lisa Denzer.

The Space for Business programme is created through the collected efforts of three European business schools, University of St Gallen (HSG) from Switzerland, Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) from Portugal, and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) from the Netherlands in collaboration with ESA, the European Space Agency, to launch the first European executive space business programme.

In this episode, we hear from the participants about their expectations starting the course, their personal impact projects, and the lessons learned. Join them on this Space for Business journey!

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Niels Buus, CEO of GomSpace Group, a European manufacturer of high-end nanosatellites, during the World Satellite Business Week, held in Paris, from the 12th to the 16th of September 2022.

During this episode, Niels talked about some fundamental challenges in the satellite sector today and about strategies to deal with those. Tune in to hear more!

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• Space Cafè Radio - on tour in Prague - with Dr. Namrata Goswami
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Pascal Faucher
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Carine Claeys
• Space Cafè Radio - on tour in Prague - with Scott Pace

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with  Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director at EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme, he previously worked at the agency as the Galileo Services Programme Manager.

In this episode, Rodrigo sits down with Torsten during the EU Space Week 2022 in Prague to talk about his impressions of the EU Space Week and the role of EUSPA. This includes the growth of participation in the conference as well as strategies to help the EU space sector evolve. The biggest takeaway is the push to prioritize the "user" and make them the focus of space activities moving forward. Tune in to hear more!

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global Editor in chief Emma Gatti spoke with Anousheh Ansari, the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation,  the first astronaut of Iranian descent in space, the first Muslim woman in space, and one of the first private astronauts.

Emma sat down with Anousheh at this year's  4th Secure World Foundation Summit for Space Sustainability to discuss the goals of her foundation, the new frontiers she is trying to break to help humanity to thrive, and the deep meaning of Space exploration for all. 

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Episode 3 - How Can Commercial Space Data Support Safety, Security, and Defence Requirements (Without Stepping on Military Defence Toes)

The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), has the pleasure to present Space Cafè Radio - PSSI Space Security Mini-Series, a radio series focused on allied preparedness to face the rapidly changing space domain. PSSI is a non-profit non-governmental public policy organisation founded in 2002 and based in Prague. In space, PSSI emphasizes emerging threats and available policy solutions.

 All the interviews in the PSSI Space Security Mini-Series were conducted during the 6th PSSI Space Security Conference, held in Prague, at the Czernin Palace, the headquarters of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022. The conference is part of the PSSI’s well-established series of high-level trilateral space security conferences, where for trilateral we mean Europe, the US, and Japan. The conference series, launched in 2011, is designed to advance decision-making within the security domain among allies. They represent one of the highest levels of an unclassified gatherings of military allies, national security experts, and senior industry representatives.

In this third episode, Editor-in-Chief Dr Emma Gatti interviewed Paul Graziani, Chief Executive Officer at COMSPOC Corp . Paul spoke about the exciting and complex position of those private companies working head to head with Government and Defense, discussed  the limits of these corporations, and how can the private sector help and be involved in the defense sector.

Listen also to the other episodes in the mini-series:

• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.1 - with John Huth
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.2 - with Michael Traut
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.3 - with Paul Graziani
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.4 - with Michel Friedling
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep. 5 - with Kevin O'Connell

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Martina Löfqvist, Senior Business Development Manager at Destinus on the rooftop terrasse during the 73rd International Astronautical Congress 2022 in Paris.

In this episode, Martina shares what Destinus is planning for the future of long-haul transportation and the future of the aerospace industry. This future includes the use of aircraft that could comfortably travel at hypersonic speeds taking passengers around the world. Martina also discusses the "dirtiness" of the aerospace industry, in terms of carbon emissions, and fixing this problem by using hydrogen fuel. Tune in to hear more!

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Editor in Chief and Space Café Italy host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with American astrophysicist, author and space communication legend Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Emma met Neil during the 4th Secure World Foundation Summit for Space Sustainability, held in London on the 22nd and 23rd of June 2022, just before of the launch of his new book Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.  Together, they discussed his vision, his hopes for the future of humanity in Space, and about letting Kubrick down. Here are some highlights of this captivating dialogue with one of the major representatives of the space community:

0:00 Space Café Radio - on tour in London - Neil deGrass Tyson

1:53 Has Space become too mainstream?

3:38 Are planets are sanctuaries or large-scale quarries?

5:20 Private property in Space and an update on the Space Treaty

7:11 Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

11:13 Space Communication at a crossroad

13:00 Keep looking up!

13:32 Shepherds of our own kind

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Photo credit: AMNH, Photo by Roderick Mickens

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Madin Maseeh, a participant in this year’s Space Studies Program (SSP22) of the International Space University (ISU). 

The SSP is a unique and intense two-month professional development course for postgraduate students and professionals of all disciplines. The programme covers the principal space-related fields, such as policy and law, business and management and humanities to life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, and space applications. Each year the SSP is held in a different location and this year the SSP is held in Oeiras, Portugal with the host institutions being Portugal Space and Técnico Lisboa. 

In this episode, Madin Maseeh talks with us about his team project on “International Cooperation on the Use of the Chinese Space Station” during the day of the final presentations and last day of the SSP22. 

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Sejal Jain, participant of this year’s Space Studies Program (SSP22) of the International Space University (ISU). 

The SSP is a unique and intense two-month professional development course for postgraduate students and professionals of all disciplines. The programme covers the principal space related fields, such as policy and law, business and management and humanities to life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, and space applications. Each year the SSP is held in a different location and this year the SSP is held in Oeiras, Portugal with the host institutions being Portugal Space and Técnico Lisboa. 

In this episode, Sejal Jain talks with us about her team project on “Space-Ocean-Climate Interactions” during the day of the final presentations and last day of the SSP22. 

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In this episode of Space Café Radio Geopolitics, Juliana Suess, Research Fellow Space Security at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI),  talked with SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening about geopolitics and space security. 
Their discussion shed light on the complexities of space militarization, the challenges facing European space defense readiness, and the importance of collaborative and responsible approaches to space governance.  Let's take a closer look at the key highlights from this fascinating conversation.

•  Unprecedented Scenarios in Space Security
• RUSI and its Role in Defense and Security
• The Changing Landscape of Space Militarization
• Insights on Responsible Behaviors in Space
• European Space Defense Readiness and Collaboration
• Emerging Actors in Space Defense
• Responsible Space Governance and Future Prospects

Stay tuned for more engaging and informative episodes of Space Cafe Radio as we continue to unravel the mysteries and opportunities of the final frontier.

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space Cafè Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Scott Pace, the Director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University (USA). 

Emma met Scott during the 6th PSSI Space Security Conference, held in Prague from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022.  Together they discussed the Artemis Program, NATO, Ukraine, and the role of Europe as an ally and as a new space security force. Listen up and enjoy his insights!

Here are some highlights of the interview:

0:00 Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Scott Pace

1:18 How to strengthen the partnership between the allies?

4:14 EU attitudes towards Space defense

5:17 Strengthening NATO via the Union

6:57 Is Europe too focused inwards?

8:42 EU Sovereignty: a threat or a welcomed step?

11:25 US weaknesses

You can find more episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - here:

• Space Café Radio – on tour in Prague - with Joe Dodd
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Pascal Faucher
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Carine Claeys
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Dr. Namrata Goswami

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Schedir Illoldi, participant of this year’s Space Studies Program (SSP22) of the International Space University (ISU). 

The SSP is a unique and intense two-month professional development course for postgraduate students and professionals of all disciplines. The programme covers the principal space related fields, such as policy and law, business and management and humanities to life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, and space applications. Each year the SSP is held in a different location and this year the SSP is held in Oeiras, Portugal with the host institutions being Portugal Space and Técnico Lisboa. 

In this episode, Schedir Illoldi talks with us about her team project on “Space for Non-Space” during the day of the final presentations and last day of the SSP22. 

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Dídac Cabús Seguí, participant of this year’s Space Studies Program (SSP22) of the International Space University (ISU). 

The ISU SSP is a unique and intense two-month professional development course for postgraduate students and professionals of all disciplines. The programme covers the principal space related fields, such as policy and law, business and management and humanities to life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, and space applications. Each year the SSP is held in a different location and this year the SSP is held in Oeiras, Portugal with the host institutions being Portugal Space and Técnico Lisboa. 

In this episode, Dídac Cabús Seguí talks with us about his team project on “Microgravity Business – Space R&D for the Benefit of People” during the day of the final presentations and the last day of the SSP22. 

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Nigel Gibson, Chief Commercial Officer at LEUK Teleport & Data Centre, formerly known and Signalhorn at the IBC 2022 in Amsterdam.

In this episode, Nigel tells us more about the rebranding of Signalhorn into LEUK and the other exciting changes going on within the company including: focusing on being a 100% green teleport, building their data center business, and building their satellite service business. Tune in to learn more!

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space Cafè Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Dr. Namrata Goswami, an independent scholar on space policy and Great Power Politics. Dr. Goswami  is a Faculty Associate at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University. She is also a consultant for Space Fund Intelligence and a guest lecturer at the seminar on “India Today: Economics, Politics, Innovation & Sustainability”. 

Emma met Namrata during the 6th PSSI Space Security Conference, held in Prague from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022.  Together, they discussed about the  rise of China's Space program, their strategic view of the Moon, their alliance with Russia and what the US could and should do to remain in a position of advantage.

Here some highlights of the interview:

0:00 Space Cafe Radio - on tour in Prague - with Namrata Goswami

1:09 China's Strategic Culture and its implication for Space

2:12 China's Three Pillars: Space, AI and Robotics

5:01 China's 2015 change of leadership: from technocracy to militar supremacy

7:16 China's Moon Conquest: a different mindset

8:21 China's Compellence Policy

10:11 China and Russia Strategic Partnership

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• Space Café Radio – on tour in Prague - with Joe Dodd
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Pascal Faucher
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Carine Claeys

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The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), has the pleasure to present Space Cafè Radio - PSSI Space Security Mini-Series, a radio series focused on allied preparedness to face the rapidly changing space domain. PSSI is a non-profit non-governmental public policy organisation founded in 2002 and based in Prague. In space, PSSI emphasizes emerging threats and available policy solutions.

 All the interviews in the PSSI Space Security Mini-Series were conducted during the 6th PSSI Space Security Conference, held in Prague, at the Czernin Palace, the headquarters of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022. The conference is part of the PSSI’s well-established series of high-level trilateral space security conferences, where for trilateral we mean Europe, the US, and Japan. The conference series, launched in 2011, is designed to advance decision-making within the security domain among allies. They represent one of the highest levels of unclassified gatherings of military allies, national security experts, and senior industry representatives.

In this second episode SpaceWatch.Global CEO and Publisher, Torsten Kriening interviewed Major General Michael Traut,  Director of the National Air Operation and  Chief of Space Operations Command for the German Ministry of Defense. 

Listen also to the other episodes in the mini-series:

• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.1 - with John Huth
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.2 - with Michael Traut
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.3 - with Paul Graziani
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.4 - with Michel Friedling
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep. 5 - with Kevin O'Connell

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Carine Claeys, during the 6th Space Security Conference, held in Prague between the 19th and the 22nd of June 2022. Dr. Carine Clayes is the EU Special Envoy for Space in the European External Action Service (EEAS).

In this episode, Carine talks about her position as an Envoy for Space at the EEAS, and she dives into detail about the purpose of the EEAS and the challenges they are facing. 
 
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You can find more episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - here:

• Space Café Radio – on tour in Prague - with Joe Dodd
• Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - with Pascal Faucher

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space Cafè Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Prof. Richard Linares, Rockwell International Career Development Professor and Associate Professor at the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics of MIT (MA - USA), and Prof. Akhil Rao, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Middlebury College (VT - USA),


Emma met Richard and Akhil during the 4th Secure World Foundation Summit for Space Sustainability, held in London on the 22 and 23 of June 2022.  together, they discussed about an economical and technological perspective on debris issues and traffic management. Building on the complementary expertise of Akhil (an economist) and of Richard ( a physicist) this talk merges  an economical perspective with a solid technological analysis. Here some highlights of the interview:

[00:01:35] Two ways to define orbital capacity
[00:02:30] What is worth to put in orbit?
[00:03:25] Slot allocation and Competitive behaviours 
[00:04:23] Which parameters can be used to help policy makers to regulate orbital capacity? [00:06:16] Who is gonna have the right to use Space?
[00:07:53] Is Zoning a good idea? 
[00:11:20] FCC Filing and the "cartoon level" description
[00:12:04] How much does it cost to put a satellite in a particular location? We don't know.[00:13:43] Can we avoid the Kessler syndrome? 

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Dr. Niamh Shaw, Irish award-winning communicator, writer and explorer of space activities, in the first week of the Space Studies Program (SSP22) of the International Space University (ISU).

The SSP is a unique and intense two-month professional development course for postgraduate students and professionals of all disciplines. The programme covers the principal space related fields, such as policy and law, business and management and humanities to life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, and space applications. Each year the SSP is held in a different location and this year the SSP is held in Oeiras, Portugal with the host institutions being Portugal Space and Técnico Lisboa.

In this episode, Niamh Shaw talks with us about what needs to change in the way we communicate space, advice for new space communicators, the importance of space education, and her upcoming projects.

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You can find more episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - ISU SSP2022 Special in Oeiras, Portugal - here (more to come):

• Space Café Radio – ISU SSP2022 Special in Oeiras, Portugal - with Hugo André Costa
• Space Café Radio – ISU SSP2022 Special in Oeiras, Portugal - with Dr. James (Jim) Green
  
  

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Dr. Jason Forshaw, Head of Future Business for Europe at Astroscale, during the 4th Secure World Foundation Summit for Space Sustainability, held in London between the 21 and the 23rd of June 2022.

Jason and Emma explored the peculiar moment we are living in for the space sector , and discussed about UK policy, the need for regulations and how Astroscale is aligning itself to the needs of the debris market.

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In this episode, Dr Emma Gatti, Editor in Chief of SpaceWatch.Global, and Prof. Angel Abbud-Madrid, director of the Center for Space Resources at the Colorado School of Mines, dive into engaging discussions about space resources, focusing on water reserves on the Moon and Mars. They stress the critical need for establishing proven reserves and advancing extraction technologies. Their dialogue also delves into the scientific significance of Mars and the hurdles in building a sustainable human presence there. Additionally, they explore the legal landscape surrounding space resources, shedding light on recent laws and agreements that enable nations and companies to extract and potentially trade resources within the framework of international treaties.

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 Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Dr. James (Jim) Green, scientist and senior advisor in the Office of the Chief Scientist at NASA, in the first week of the Space Studies Program (SSP22) of the International Space University (ISU).

The SSP is a unique and intense two-month professional development course for postgraduate students and professionals of all disciplines. The programme covers the principal space-related fields, such as policy and law, business and management and humanities to life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, and space applications. Each year the SSP is held in a different location and this year the SSP is held in Oeiras, Portugal with the host institutions being Portugal Space and Técnico Lisboa.

In this episode, James Green talks with us about what it is like to be the chief scientist at NASA, the project he is most proud of in his career, his goal with the SSP22, how to communicate space and science – and the role that movies can play with this, and most significantly the importance of gravity assist!

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

You can find more episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - ISU SSP2022 Special in Oeiras, Portugal - here (more to come):

• Space Café Radio – ISU SSP2022 Special in Oeiras, Portugal - with Hugo André Costa

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Episode 1 - Update on Russia’s and China’s Space Forces

The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), has the pleasure to present Space Cafè Radio - PSSI Space Security Mini-Series, a radio series focused on allied preparedness to face the rapidly changing space domain. PSSI is a non-profit non-governmental public policy organisation founded in 2002 and based in Prague. In space, PSSI puts emphasis on emerging threats and available policy solutions.

 All the interviews in the PSSI Space Security Mini-Series were conducted during the 6th PSSI Space Security Conference, held in Prague, at the Czernin Palace, the headquarters of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022. The conference is part of the PSSI’s well-established series of high-level trilateral space security conferences, where for trilateral we mean Europe, US, and Japan. The conference series, launched in 2011, is designed to advance decision-making within the security domain among allies. They represent one of the highest level of unclassified gathering of military allies, national security experts and senior industry representatives.

In this first episode Senior Editor Dr. Emma Gatti interviewed John Huth, the Defense Intelligence Officer for Space and Counter Space, Defense Intelligence Agency of the United States of America. John discussed the recent advancement in space defense capabilities by China and Russia. Are these nations becoming a tangible space threat? Is the Artemis Program at program at risk? This and much more in this rich conversation with one of the top level representative of the country space defense in the US.

Listen also to the other episodes in the mini-series:

• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.1 - with John Huth
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.2 - with Michael Traut
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.3 - with Paul Graziani
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep.4 - with Michel Friedling
• Space Café Radio - PSSI's Space Security Series ep. 5 - with Kevin O'Connell

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• Space Café Radio – on tour in London - with Farzana Baduel
• Space Café Radio - on tour in London - with Temi Shogelola

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Severin Meister, CEO of Rivada Space Networks about their ambitions and plans. We spoke with Severin during this year's ILA Berlin which is the largest aerospace trade show in Germany which took place this year June 22 - 26.

Rivada Space Networks GmbH is a disruptive new company set to establish and operate the first truly global low latency point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting its satellites with lasers, Rivada Space Networks will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets.

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!

You can find the other episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - ILA 2022 Special - here (more to come):

• Space Café Radio - ILA Special - with Lukasz Wilczynski

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space
Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Kerry Timmons, Systems Engineering Manager on the Orion program at Lockheed Martin.

In this episode, Kerry discusses the Orion spacecraft that will take astronauts to the moon and back to Earth. Kerry sheds light on the technical details of the Orion spacecraft and the technology that will take humanity back to the moon.

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

You can find the other episodes of our Space Café Mini-series about Artemis 1 here:

• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode I - with Jeremy Parsons
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode II - with Elkin Norena
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode III - with Nico Dettmann
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode IV - with Kerry Timmons
  
  

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Event coordinator and Space Café Young Global Talents Host Chiara Moenter spoke with Craig Donlon, principal scientist for oceans and ice at the European Space Agency (ESA), at the Living Planet Symposium in Bonn. This symposium is the world’s largest Earth Observation conference.

In this episode, Craig Donlon talks with us about what makes the oceans so important, what Earth observation can do in this field, what the future holds, and explains that the next best place to find an alien to look in the deep blue unknown!

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You can find more episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - on tour in Bonn at LTS - here:

• Space Café Radio - on tour in Bonn - with Robert Meisner
• Space Café Radio – on tour in Bonn - with Simonetta Cheli

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space
Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Nico Dettmann, Group Leader for Lunar Exploration Development Projects at the European Space Research and Technology Center in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

In this episode, Nico discusses ESA's involvement in the Artemis program. Specifically, Nico discusses the Service Module, which he refers to as "the power-house" of the mission. The Service Module is an extremely important part of the Artemis Program that will help propel the Orion capsule to the moon, bring it back to Earth, and so much more!

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

You can find the other episodes of our Space Café Mini-series about Artemis 1 here:

• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode I - with Jeremy Parsons
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode II - with Elkin Norena
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode III - with Nico Dettmann
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode IV - with Kerry Timmons

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Lukasz Wilczynski, the founder and organizer of the European Rover Challenge and CEO of PR & Communications Agency for Poland/CEE of Planet Partners. We spoke with Lukasz during this year's ILA Berlin which is the largest aerospace trade show in Germany which took place this year June 22 - 26.

In this episode, we discuss the European Rover Challenge, its history, its challenges, the future, and about this year's program. This event will take place in Poland, September 9 -11.

The European Rover Challenge takes place in Poland on-site and remotely! It consists of two parts: the Challenge Zone and the Inspiration Zone. The Challenge Zone is a competition between autonomous rovers allowing students to showcase their skills and creativity. Students design rovers that attempt to complete a mission that were executed by agencies like NASA or the European Space Agency on a make-shift martian surface. The winner of the event is chosen by the team whose software is best prepared to complete the mission and the team who responds effectively to critical situation.

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space
Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Elkin Norena, SLS resident manager at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, about the SLS, the rocket that will take humanity back to the moon and to Mars.

In this episode, Elkin discusses the Artemis 1 mission and what the agency hopes to learn from this first launch of the SLS rocket. Elkin discusses technical details of the launcher from the engines to the Orion capsule, painting a picture of this enormous and complex rocket.

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

You can find the other episodes of our Space Café Mini-series about Artemis 1 here:

• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode I - with Jeremy Parsons
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode II - with Elkin Norena
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode III - with Nico Dettmann
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode IV - with Kerry Timmons

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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr. Pascal Faucher, during the 6th Space Security Conference, held in Prague between the 19th and the 22nd of June 2022. Dr. Pascal Faucher is the Chairman of the European Union Consortium of Member States on Space Surveillance and Tracking since July 2017, previously acting as a French delegate to the Steering Committee and the Security Committee.

In this episode, Pascal discusses the current state of the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking Consortium. The EU SST deals with the growing complexity of the orbital environment around Earth and the risks to space-based assets due to the growing threat of orbital debris.

The conference is organized by PSSI, the Prague Security Studies Institute, and is part of a series of high-level international Space Security conferences designed to advance decision-making within the security domain among allies. This is an unclassified gathering of military allies and national security experts and it's very unique in its style and content, because it openly discusses about security issues related to the current geopolitical climate with people directly involved with dealing with security issues, thus creating an ideal set-up for dialogue and ideas exchange.

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

You can find more episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - Space Café Radio - on tour in Prague - here:

• Space Café Radio – on tour in Prague - with Joe Dodd

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In this episode of Space Café Radio, Dr Christian Schmierer and Dr Mario Kobald, the co-founders and CEOs of HyImpulse,  discuss their upcoming suborbital rocket launch from Australia and the unique hybrid rocket technology they are using.

Can the HyImpulse vision of a lightweight, paraffin-propelled rocket ensure an affordable and flexible space access in Europe, thus breaking the US monopoly? Tune in to discover more about this exciting, young and small startup challenging the Space giants with their latest rocket. And don't forget to keep the eys on their launch in mid April from Australia!


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This episode is co-created with HyImpulse as part of our Business Club.

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space
Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Jeremy Parsons, Deputy Manager for the Exploration Ground System Program at NASA Kennedy Space Center.

In this first episode of the Artemis 1 series, Jeremy Parsons discusses his role in the NASA Artemis program that will take humanity back to the moon and eventually to Mars. Parsons discusses the motivation and science involved in going to the moon and Mars, as well as what this program means to him and the Artemis generation.

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

You can find the other episodes of our Space Café Mini-series about Artemis 1 here:

• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode I - with Jeremy Parsons
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode II - with Elkin Norena
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode III - with Nico Dettmann
• Space Café Radio - Artemis I Episode IV - with Kerry Timmons

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space
Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Temi Shogelola, Space Sustainability Lead at the UK Space Agency, at the 4th Secure World Foundation Summit in London on June 22-23.

At the summit, Temi gives her perspective and opinion on the needs of the space domain to implement policies to further space sustainability. Policies such as tracking debris, in-space traffic management, collaboration, and investment.

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

This episode is part of a joint collaboration between SpaceWatch.Global and Secure World Foundation, focused on creating a new communication language, strategies, and outreach environment for the Space domain at large. For more information about this initiative and the goals of the Space Communication Project please contact Krystal Azelton (kazelton@swfound.org) of Secure World Foundation or Emma Gatti (e.gatti@spacewatch.global).

You can find other episodes of our Space Café Mini-series - on tour in London - here (more to come):

• Space Café Radio – on tour in London - with Farzana Baduel
• Space Cafè Radio - on tour in London - with Dr. Philip Metzger

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In this Space Café Radio – SpaceWatch.Global Senior Editor and Space
Café Italy Host Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Farzana Baduel the CEO of Curzon PR, a London-based PR firm focused on public relations and marketing communications consultancy, at the 4th Secure World Foundation Summit in London on June 22-23. Farzana also served as Vice-Chair of Business Relations for the UK Conservative Party.

At the summit, Farzana discusses the biggest issues with communication to stakeholders outside of the space industry. She also sheds-light on the misconceptions the public has about the space industry, and how story-tellers could help bridge the gap of communication and make the space industry more accessible to the public.

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

This episode is part of a joint collaboration between SpaceWatch.Global and Secure World Foundation, focused on creating a new communication language, strategies, and outreach environment for the Space domain at large. For more information about this initiative and the goals of the Space Communication Project please contact Krystal Azelton (kazelton@swfound.org) of Secure World Foundation or Emma Gatti (e.gatti@spacewatch.global).

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