Space Café Radio

Charting the Skies: Germany’s Military Space Command with Major General Traut In this episode from Prague, host Torsten Kriening sits down with Major General Michael Traut, Commander of the German Space Command, to discuss the rapid evolution of Germany's military space operations over the past three years.  From becoming an independent command within the Air Force to participating in interna...

EU Space Defense and Security Initiatives: An Interview with Christophe Morand In this episode of Space Café Radio live from Prague, host Torsten Kriening was joined by Christophe Morand , advisor to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defense Industry and Space ( DG DEFIS ). As a former French Air Force Colonel with extensive experience in military space intelligence, Morand di...

Legal Insights for the New Space Era: Nathan O'Konek on NSG's Role In this episode of our Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening has an engaging conversation with Nathan O'Konek , General Counsel of NSG - Neo Space Group . Nathan shares his fascinating journey from a childhood fascination with space to his prominent role in the space industry. We dive deep into the complex landscap...

Innovative Space Education: A Deep Dive with Dr Rosa Doran Join todays host Yvette Gonzalez and special guest Dr Rosa Doran on Space Café Radio as they discuss the future of space education. Rosa Doran, president of NUCLIO and an expert in science education, shares her journey from studying black holes to leading international space education initiatives.  Learn about the transformative EXPLORE mi...

Germany's Space Strategies Unveiled: A Dialogue with Major General Wolfgang Ohl In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening interviews Major General Wolfgang Ohl , the Deputy Director General for Military Strategy and Operations, about Germany's evolving space defense strategy.  The conversation covers topics such as the importance of space situational awareness, the role...

The Future of Earth Observation: AI, Quantum Sensors, and Industry Insights In this special episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded at the St. Louis Airport, our host, Torsten Kriening sits down with Sylvain Drillholle , Manager at Novaspace , to discuss the latest trends and future directions in earth observation. From the accelerating role of AI in processing hyperspectral imagery to the importanc...

The Future of the Space Economy: Insights from Space Capital's Chad Anderson Join Space Café Radio at the GEOINT Symposium 2025 in St. Louis as Laura Todd sits down with Chad Anderson , founder and managing partner of Space Capital , to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the space economy.  Learn about the evolution of space-based technologies, the role of geo-intelligence and satell...

From Space Symposium to Satellite Sustainability: Insights with Ron Lopez Join Torsten Kriening for an intriguing episode of Space Cafe '33 Minutes with...' as he sits down with Ron Lopez , President and Managing Director of AstroScale US, at their Denver facility following an exciting Space Symposium.  They dive into how Astroscale is pioneering smaller, lighter satellite designs and di...

Future Horizons: ISU President Dr. John Wensveen on Moonshot 2030 & the Space Economy Join Senior Editor and Advisor Laura Todd on Space Café Radio for an enlightening conversation with Dr. John Wensveen , President of the International Space University, recorded at the Space Symposium 2025 in Colorado Springs.  Dr Wensveen shares his vision for ISU's future, the creation of satellite cam...

Exploring the Future of Space Missions: Biomass Satellite and Earth's Observation In this episode, Torsten Kriening dives deep into the importance of data in space missions with Dr. Nicolaus Hanowski, Head of the Mission Management and Ground Segment department at the European Space Agency (ESA). They discuss the innovative Biomass satellite, part of the Earth Explorer program, which uses adv...

ESA Strategy 2040: A Conversation with Dr. Josef Aschbacher at the Space Symposium 2025 In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, SpaceWatch. Globals Senior Editor and Advisor, Laura Todd , bring you an engaging conversation with Dr. Josef Aschbacher , Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA) , recorded at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, April 2025. Dr. Aschbacher discusses ESA...

From Dreams to Reality: Ron Garan's Journey Back to the Moon In this episode of our Space Cafe Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Ron Garan of ispace US , the recently appointed chairman of ispace US and former NASA astronaut. Garan shares his inspiration for joining ispace, the progress and challenges ahead, and his vision for a sustainable lunar economy.  He emphasizes international cooper...

Exploring Space Law: Insights from Experts at Space Tech Expo 2024 Welcome to the final episode of our Space Law miniseries, recorded live at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen on November 22, 2024. Moderated by Torsten Kriening of SpaceWatch. Global, this episode delves into space sustainability with  Dr. Fionagh Thomson - Can we regulate space activities without rigorous evidence? - the case of the u...

Exploring Space Law: Insights from Experts at Space Tech Expo 2024 Welcome to the second episode of our Space Law miniseries, recorded live at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen on November 22, 2024. Moderated by Torsten Kriening of SpaceWatch. Global, this episode delves into the world of space startups.  Tune in to understand how these legal structures foster innovation and robust growth in the space...

Exploring Space Law: Insights from Experts at Space Tech Expo 2024 Welcome to the inaugural episode of our Space Law miniseries, recorded live at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen on November 22, 2024. Moderated by Torsten Kriening of SpaceWatch. Global, this episode delves into the interplay between procurement and national space laws. This session offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative pro...

Modern Satellite Technology: A Chat with Industry Leader Dr Mark Dickinson Join our Torsten Kriening in our Space Cafe Radio today as we dive into an exciting conversation with Dr Mark Dickinson, the new Chief Technology Officer of NSG - Neo Space Group - with a career spanning top aerospace giants like Airbus, Boeing, and Inmarsat. In this episode, Mark discusses the evolution of satellite techno...

Inside Europe's Weather and Climate Monitoring: Exclusive with Dr. Richard Engelen Join Torsten Kriening for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Richard Engelen , Deputy Director of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Services (CAMS) at the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF) . Recorded live in Bremen at OHB, we discuss the role of ECMWF in providing top-tier weather fo...

The Future of Missile Defense: Analyzing Trump's 2025 Executive Order In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch. Global talks with Dr. Jessica West , Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshare on the impact of President Trump's executive order issued on January 27, 2025, which proposes an advanced missile defense shield dubbed the Iron Dome for America....

Building Saudi Arabia's Geospatial Future: Insights from Jason Andrews In this episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening speaks with Jason Andrews, the first employee and division leader of the geospatial division of the Neo Space Group (NSG) of Saudi Arabia. Jason shares his journey from founding multiple space companies to becoming a pivotal figure in Saudi Arabia's push to enhance...

Explore the evolving landscape of space technology and artificial intelligence with Shelli Brunswick , CEO and founder of SB Global LLC, in this episode of Space Café Radio. Shelli, a luminary in the space sector, shares her journey from the U.S. Air Force to founding her own company, highlighting the importance of leadership in adopting emerging technologies. She emphasizes how AI is revolutioniz...

Tracking Nature’s Signals: An Interview with TALOS CEO Gregor Langer Join us for an insightful episode where Torsten Kriening sits down with Gregor Langer , Co-Founder of TALOS , to discuss their groundbreaking work in satellite IoT technology. Learn how TALOS is utilizing ultra-compact IoT devices and proprietary satellite communication to track wildlife and livestock, contributing to conservatio...

In dieser deutschen Folge von Space Café Radio spricht Torsten Kriening, Herausgeber von SpaceWatch. Global mit Christoph Seidler . Christoph Seidler (*1979) gehört zu den renommiertesten Raumfahrtjournalisten Deutschlands. Als Reporter des SPIEGEL kennt er Startrampen von Cape Canaveral bis Kourou, von Baikonur bis Boca Chica. Neben seiner journalistischen Tätigkeit hat er mehrere Sachbücher sowi...

Cislunar Challenges and Opportunities: Insights from Dr. Angie Bukley Join Torsten Kriening, publisher at SpaceWatch. Global, as he sits down with Dr. Angie Bukley , Technical Fellow at the Aerospace Corporation . They discuss the future of cislunar space exploration, international agreements, the Artemis Accords, and China's lunar ambitions. The conversation looks into the challenges of spac...

Space Debris and the Global Space Economy: Insights from the Center for Space Future In this episode of Space Café Radio, join Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch. Global as he interviews  Mishaal Ashemimry , Managing Director of the Center for Space Future , during the 'Connecting the World from the Skies' conference in Riyadh, November 2024. They talk about the critical issue of...

Welcome to the last episode of our special five episodes podcast mini-series, crafted in collaboration with PSSI, the Prague Security Studies Institute.   In this episode, Emma speaks with Dean Cheng , a consultant on Asian affairs and senior advisor to the U.S. Institute of Peace. Dr. Cheng delves into the complexities of the China-Russia relationship, highlighting their shared antipathy towards...