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Space Café Radio

SpaceWatch.Global GmbH

Space Café™ Radio brings you our engaging talks, insightful interviews, and unfiltered perspectives in an exciting new format. With this show, you will have the opportunity to hear our team of SpaceWatchers while we are on the road. Each episode will feature a unique topic and personal touch, with content that is both exclusive and informative. We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.Don"t hesitate to send us your feedback at radio@spacewatch.global and support us if you can -

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26:03

Space Café Radio - Transforming the Space Foundation...

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2026/03/19

From Vision to Action: Why Space Symposium 2026 Matters Now More Than Ever In this forward-looking episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Dr. Heather Pringle Maj Gen, USAF (Ret.), CEO of the Space Foundation, ahead of the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs - a gathering that is no longer just an event, but a global platform for action. After years of alignment, the outlook for 2026: 👉 The space community is moving from vision to execution. Dr. Pringle reflects on her

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18:46

Space Cafe Radio - Shaping Tomorrow: UAEs Path in the...

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2026/03/14

From Vision to Execution: The UAE’s Next Space Chapter In this special episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded live at the Middle East Space Conference in Oman, Torsten Kriening speaks with His Excellency Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, about the remarkable evolution of the UAE as a modern, agile space nation. In just over a decade, the United Arab Emirates has moved from ambition to execution — building not only missions, but a fully integrated ecosystem spanning ex...

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23:57

Space Café Radio - Space, Defense, and Diversity:...

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2026/03/08

"We have to bring people together. If we want a functioning ecosystem, we have to break these silos." On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, this special episode of Space Café Radio brings together host Laura Todd, Senior Advisor and Editor at SpaceWatch.Global, with Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich for a thought-provoking conversation about innovation, education, and the future of Europe’s space and defense ecosystems. Prof. Kraus works at the...

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14:18

Space Café Radio - UAE's Stellar Journey on Space...

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2026/02/19

From Mars to the Moon: The UAE’s Bold Space Vision In this powerful episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded live at the Middle East Space Conference 2026 in Muscat, Oman, Torsten Kriening sits down with H.E. Salem Al Marri, Managing Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), to reflect on one of the most remarkable space transformations of the past two decades. From its beginnings in Earth observation with DubaiSat-1 to developing fully indigenous satellite systems, MBRSC has evo...

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17:14

Space Café Radio - Beyond Earth: Space Refueling and...

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2026/02/09

Refueling the Future: How Orbit Fab is Building Gas Stations in Space Join host Maria Varmazis from T-Minus Space Daily as she sits down with Daniel Faber, CEO of Orbit Fab, at Commercial Space Week in Orlando, Florida for this special guest production for Space Café Radio. In this fascinating conversation, Daniel reveals how his company is revolutionizing space operations by building the critical infrastructure that will unlock humanity's multi-planetary future - refueling stations in orbit....

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24:07

Space Café Radio - Power, Politics, and Strategy in...

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2026/02/05

Power, Responsibility, and Europe’s Moment of Truth In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening speaks with Dr. Patrick Keller, Deputy Research Director at the German Council on Foreign Relations, about a world order that is no longer theoretical - but brutally real. Dr. Keller dismantles one of Europe’s most comfortable assumptions: that international politics is still governed primarily by rules, institutions, and good intentions. That era, he argues, is fading fast. Power - ...

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27:48

Space Cafe Radio - Navigating Brazil's Space Frontier...

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2026/01/22

Brazil's Space Sector: 2025 Shifts and Future Outlook In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening sits down with Ian Grosner, the Head of the Legal Department of the Brazilian Space Agency, Chair of the Working Group on the Definition and Delimitation of Outer Space of COPUOS, Chair of the Latin American and Caribbean Subcommittee (LAC-SC) of the IAF to discuss the significant shifts in Brazil and Latin America's space sector in 2025. Ian provides insights on how the indu...

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30:30

Space Café Radio - Space Security in the High North:...

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2026/01/08

Space Threats and Nordic Perspectives on Security: In-Depth with NOSA's Christian Hauglie-Hanssen Join us in this insightful episode of Space Cafe Radio, where host Torsten Kriening talks about the critical role of space in security and defense from a Nordic perspective with Christian Hauglie-Hanssen, CEO of the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA). He shares his reflections on 2025 and sheds light on Norway's space-related contributions to NATO and the European Commission. Hauglie-Hanssen dis...

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21:17

Space Cafe Radio - Inside the DLR: National Security...

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2026/01/02

Inside the DLR: National Security and Space Defense review 2025 with Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla Join us in this episode of Space Cafe Radio as host Torsten Kriening sits down with Inside the DLR: National Security and Space Defense review 2025 with Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chairwoman of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). They talk the evolving role of DLR in national security and space defense research, discussing the impact of increased investments in the sector, the importance of...

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30:00

Space Café Radio - Strategic Shifts in Military Space...

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2026/01/01

Reflecting on the Future of Military Space Strategies with Dr Bleddyn Bowen In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening talks about the evolution of military space strategies and the pressing defense issues facing Europe in 2025. He welcomes back Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Associate Professor of AstroPolitics at Durham University, to discuss a wide range of topics, including Europe's shifting defense language, the formation of the US Space Force, NATO's recognition of space as a war-fig...

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16:24

Space Café Radio - 2025 and Beyond: The Franco-German...

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2025/12/31

2025 and Beyond: The Franco-German Dynamics in Military Space with Dr Xavier Pasco Join us as host Torsten Kriening sits down at the sidelines of the EU ISOS Strategic Forum 2025 in Munich with Dr Xavier Pasco, Director of the French Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS), to discuss the shifting dynamics in European military space policy. In the review series for 2025, they discuss the strategic moves by France and Germany, the importance of cooperation, and the investments being made in mi...

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27:48

Space Café Radio - Innovation in the Skies: Unveiling...

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2025/12/30

DLR National Experimental Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Innovations and Future Prospects In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening talks about the inauguration of the DLR National Drone Research Center in Cochstedt, Germany, on December 8, 2025. Joined by Daniel Suelberg, the center's Head, they explore the strategic and operational reasons behind Germany's need for such a facility. The conversation covers the reduction of testing times for drone technologies, th...

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28:10

Space Café Radio on China's Space Ventures: A 2025...

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2025/12/29

2025 Reflections on China's Rapidly Expanding Space Sector with Blaine Curcio In this insightful episode of Space Café Radio, we talk about the advancements and strategic directions of China's space industry with guest Blaine Curcio, also known as the #ChinaSpaceGuy. Hosted by Torsten Kriening, the conversation covers everything from the explosive growth in communication satellite launches to the academic and commercial integration fueling innovation. We also explore China's internation...

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31:59

Space Café Radio - Space, Power, and Dependence: A...

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2025/12/23

Germany's Bold Moves in Space Defense: A Comprehensive Review with PD Dr Antje Noetzold In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening interviews PD Dr Antje Noetzold, about Germany's significant shifts in space defense and security policies in 2025. They discuss Germany's constitutional changes allowing for increased space defense spending, implications of U.S. geopolitical moves, and emerging European space strategies. The conversation highlights Germany's ambitious 35 billion...

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Space Cafe Radio - Innovating and Storytelling at the...

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2025/12/18

Exploring Collaboration and Innovation in the Space Industry In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded live from the Space Tech Expo in Bremen, host Torsten Kriening discusses the critical roles of space technologies in everyday life with guests Georgia Jaggs (Managing Director, Halo PR and Communications), Aman Sandhur (Project Manager, RAL Space), Andrew Faiola (Commercial Director, Astroscale UK), and Olivier Camy (Technical Sales, Axon Cable). The c...

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23:51

Space Cafe Radio - Switzerland's Space Strategy:...

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2025/12/11

Switzerland's Military Space Strategy Explained - with Colonel GS Ludovic Monnerat In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening talks with Ludovic Monnerat about Switzerland's comprehensive military space concept (Gesamtkonzeption Weltraum) and its implications for Swiss security and European cooperation. They discuss the distinction between data and intelligence, the evolution of Switzerland's space strategy, and the critical role of space-based assets in national defense....

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Space Café Radio - Exploring Geospatial Frontiers...

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2025/12/04

The Role of Geospatial and Earth Observation for a Sustainable Future In this episode, recorded at the InterGeo 2025 in Frankfurt, host Torsten Kriening discuss with Aaron Addison, Executive Director, World Geospatial Industry Council the imperative role of geospatial technology and earth observation in tackling global challenges. He shares a personal perspective, motivated by a desire to create a thriving world for future generations. Discover how individual contributions and advanceme...

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24:53

Space Cafe Radio - Building Space Resilience: An...

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2025/11/25

Europe's Space Resilience Initiative Explained with Dr Pascal Legai In this episode of Space Café Radio, we take you deep into one of Europe’s most strategic space initiatives: ERS – European Resilience from Space. Host Torsten Kriening is joined by ESA Director General Dr. Josef Aschbacher and his Security Advisor Dr. Pascal Legai to unpack how ERS aims to give Europe independent, secure, and rapid access to intelligence from orbit – and why this matters now more than ever. Dr. Aschbacher ex...

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Space Café Radio - Germany's Space Security Strategy:...

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2025/11/20

Unveiling Germany's Historic Space Safety and Security Strategy In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening talks with Michael Kniepen, Head of Division politics at the German Ministry of Defense, about Germany's first-ever Space Safety and Security Strategy, released on November 19, 2025. Join us as we discuss the significance of this document, and explore the political, military, and European implications. Learn about Germany's newfound recognition of space as a contest...

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Space Café Radio - The Indian Space Boom: Novaspace's...

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2025/11/18

Novaspace Expands to India: Insight into the Booming Indian Space Market In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening unmantles the exciting announcement of Novaspace opening a new office in India. Join us as he discusses the rising prominence of India in the space sector with Surbhi Dalmia, the Managing Director of Novaspace India, and Rainer Horn, Partner at Novaspace. Discover the strategic reasons behind choosing Bangalore, understand the dynamic growth of India's spac...

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