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07.03.2024

Space Economy Insights ep. 04 - The Role of International Financial Institutions with Fani Kallianou de Jong

In this episode of Space Economy Insights, Kevin O'Connell and Dr. Emma Gatti host Fani Kallianou de Jong, Principal in the Climate Strategy and Delivery Team of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Together, they discussed the intersection of space economy with the role of multilateral development banks (MDBs) and . The conversation delved into the impact of space on economic inclusion, sustainability, and climate change, emphasizing the need for improved communication and understanding across various industries. Additionally, Fani shared insights on her role in the European Space Agency's Green Accelerator and the potential for MDB involvement in space missions. To know more about EBRD's supporting role to the Space sector: what EBRD can do in terms of financing satellites:EBRD sector profiles: Telecommunications, Media and Technology overview Green Innovation Programme to facilitate green R&D and their innovation activities: Green Innovation Programme | EBRD FINTECC Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

07.03.2024

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35 min.
24.11.2025

Earthrise & the Moment Change Happens – A Conversation with Frank White, Pt. 1

The Episode Frank White has spent decades unpacking something astronauts struggle to describe — the instant you see Earth not as a place you stand on but as the vessel carrying all of us through space. In this first part, Frank traces the roots of the space age — Sputnik, Apollo, Earthrise — and how those shocks and images rewired our sense of ourselves. He shows how global conflict, national pride, and scientific leaps all converge in that fragile blue sphere rising over the lunar horizon. This isn’t just the story of a photograph. It’s how perspective becomes politics — and why seeing Earth from afar might be the cultural medicine we still need. Cosmic Timeline (Timestamps) [00:00:00] We are already in space — Earth as an organic spaceship [00:02:35] The letter to Wernher von Braun — and the reply that changed Frank’s life [00:07:30] Childhood rocketry, Sputnik fever, and realizing science might not be his path [00:09:40] Was von Braun the Elon Musk of his time? [00:11:40] Sputnik’s shock — and how it reshaped American education [00:14:50] A proxy war in orbit — why the Cold War made space urgent [00:16:56] Why today’s momentum (Starship, China, Artemis) feels eerily familiar [00:17:58] Kennedy’s lost vision: a joint U.S.–Soviet mission to the Moon [00:21:20] Are we culturally advanced enough for true cooperation? [00:23:00] The Overview Effect — one planet, no borders, and the danger of ignoring reality [00:26:10] Earthrise — context, chaos, and the emotional shock of 1968 [00:29:38] How that single photo lifted a broken year [00:30:36] Will the next Moon landing matter? Yes — most people alive never saw Apollo [00:35:36] Images that birthed environmentalism — and how to bring the overview down to Earth [00:38:26] Why preaching doesn’t work — stories do [00:40:12] Urgency: 99 percent of species are gone — we’re not immune [00:41:44] A summit in orbit? Maybe start with the people who actually make policy [00:43:00] Markus wraps Part 1 — and sets the stage for Part 2 Memorable Moments “Don’t say going into space. We are in space — we always have been.”“Ignoring the overview is like ignoring gravity.”“Earthrise made a hard year feel possible again.”“The more you preach, the more people harden their worldview against you.”“We’re in a race against time — the Earth can be unforgiving.”Links to Explore Frank White – The Overview EffectApollo 8: Earthrise ArchiveBlue Marble Image (Apollo 17)Send us a text You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters, and follow us on Li Send us a text You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

24.11.2025

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45 min.
14.11.2025

Space Café Radio - Lessons from NATO Transformations for Germanys space defense ambitions with Chris Badia

NATO's Future and Germany's Role in Space: Interview with General (Retired) Chris Badia In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening interviews General (Retired) Chris Badia, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (NATO ACT). They explore the concept of transformation within NATO and its relevance to modern defense, emphasizing the importance of future-oriented thinking. The discussion covers Germany's emerging role as a military space power, the significance of space, data, and command structures, and the challenges inherent in cultural and technological shifts. General Badia offers insights into how NATO and Germany can adapt to maintain strategic advantages, touching on lessons from Ukraine and the need for innovation, digitalization, and information sharing. 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 We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Support the show You can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

14.11.2025

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17 min.
10.11.2025

Space Café Radio - Space Defense and Security Summit - A Review with Rainer Horn

Convergence of Commercial and Military Space Defense: Insights from the Space Defense and Security Summit Join SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening for an exclusive interview with Rainer Horn, Managing Director of Novaspace, about the Space Defense and Security Summit (SDSS) during the World Space Business Week in Paris. This episode dives into key discussions from the conference, highlighting the increasing need for international cooperation in space security, the shift towards faster deployment of existing commercial technologies, and the evolving narrative on offensive and defensive space capabilities. Learn about the significant growth in global military spending on space, the challenges of integrating commercial assets into defense architectures, and predictions for the future of space defense. Useful Links: World Space Business WeekSpace Defense and Security Summit 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 We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Support the show You can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

10.11.2025

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22 min.
25.11.2025

Space Cafe Radio - Building Space Resilience: An Inside Look at ERS with Dr Josef Aschbacher and Dr Pascal Legai

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 explains how ERS is designed as a “system of systems”, federating national, commercial, and institutional capabilities into a resilient European framework. He outlines the ambition to move from fragmented assets to a coherent, interoperable architecture that can deliver near-real-time situational awareness for crises, defence, and security. Dr. Legai then takes us into the core of the concept: Why time-to-decision is the defining metric in today’s geopolitical environmentHow ERS will connect Earth observation, secure connectivity (IRIS²) and PNT into an integrated operational backboneThe distinction between technical governance (ESA) and political governance (EU) – and why that separation is crucialHow ERS will evolve into the broader EOGS – European Union Governmental Services visionWe also discuss: The funding reality behind the first ERS phase and expectations for the ESA Ministerial in BremenThe challenge of handling classified, sensitive, and commercial data across 27+ countriesWhat ERS means for Europe’s role between allies and competitors – and why credible capabilities are a prerequisite for credible partnershipsIf you want to understand how Europe plans to move from strategy to implementation on space security and resilience, this episode is your roadmap. Useful Links: ERS ProgramSpace 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 We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Support the show You can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

25.11.2025

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25 min.
04.12.2025

Space Café Radio - Exploring Geospatial Frontiers with Aaron Addison

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 advancements in these fields are crucial to addressing issues larger than any single entity. 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 We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Support the show You can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

04.12.2025

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19 min.
06.11.2025

Space Café Radio - Bridging Space and Defense - The EUs Strategic Path Forward with Marjolijn van Deelen

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. Useful Links: Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 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 We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Support the show You can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

06.11.2025

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19 min.
03.06.2025

This Architect Is Redesigning Humanity for Life in Space

🚀 The Cosmic Scoop In this expansive and deeply human conversation, Phnam Bagley challenges everything we think we know about architecture. From floating tables to engineered space hearts, she reimagines what it means to design for a future where gravity is optional and emotion is essential. Together, we explore the untold questions of life in space: What is a “table” without gravity?Can architecture heal isolation?Do space-born humans need new organs?And above all: Are we building habitats—or are we building ourselves anew?This isn’t just about design. It’s existential. And it’s urgent. 💬 Quotable Insights 💐 “You don’t design for the void. You design for the soul inside it.” 💐 “Maybe you don’t need a flat table. Maybe you need a soft, spherical one with holes to hold your apple in zero-g.” 💐 “If the ground disappears beneath you, maybe it’s time to build one inside yourself.” 💐 “The aesthetics of survival is still survival.” 🕰️ Cosmic Timeline (Timestamps) [00:02:12] The O’Neill Ring: cities in the sky and funding the impossible[00:06:02] Rethinking furniture and spatial logic in microgravity[00:12:00] Microgravity, partial gravity, and the risks of existing too far from Earth[00:18:08] The window to nothingness, and why we still need to see home[00:29:20] Function. Aesthetics. Value. The true holy trinity of design[00:31:05] AI in space design: from mood lighting to biometric ecosystems[00:38:46] Bioprinted hearts, sci-fi organs, and the ethics of conception in orbit[00:45:43] “The human software” – the greatest unknown of all[00:54:09] Would she go to space? Yes—but only with a drill[00:56:21] Music for the Space Traveler: Björk – Crystalline (Biophilia)🎧 Music for the Aspiring Space Traveler's Playlist 🎵 Björk – Crystalline (from Biophilia) “Because if you’re going to float, do it in fractal wonder.” 🔗 Links to Explore NonFictionDesignVladimir Tsiolkovsky’s space architecture sketchesMuseum of Jurassic Technology, Los AngelesVast Space – Haven OneSpace Architecture FoundationBjörk – Biophilia✨ Spread the Cosmic Love! This episode asks questions that will shape our off-world future—and who we become along the way. 🌌 Share it with someone who dreams, designs, or dares. 📡 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Send us a text You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

03.06.2025

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1 t. 2 min.
30.10.2025

Two Days and a Half – How ESA Brought a Lost Mars Mission Back to Life

The Episode In March 2022, Europe’s ExoMars Rosalind Franklin mission was only weeks from launch when it was suddenly grounded. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ended years of cooperation, and left one of ESA’s most ambitious Mars projects without a ride, without partners, and without a plan. From inside ESA’s Mission Control in Darmstadt, Sara Melloni watched everything freeze. As Mission Operations Manager for Rosalind Franklin, she now leads the team bringing Europe’s Mars dream back to life, one simulation, one re-wiring, one sleepless night at a time. This is not just the story of a spacecraft. It’s the story of how science survives politics, and how belief can resurrect a mission thought lost. Cosmic Timeline (Timestamps) [00:00:00] Opening – Markus recalls seeing the ExoMars rover and hearing its dramatic backstory[00:01:45] Sara Melloni on writing a new chapter for Rosalind Franklin[00:04:30] How the original 2018 mission fell apart and what ESA learned[00:08:20] When geopolitics stops science – the shock after the 2022 suspension[00:12:50] “Two days and a half” – the tightest window in mission control[00:17:40] Inside ESOC – training, simulation, and the psychology of mission control[00:23:15] How engineers dismantled, re-tested, and rebuilt a “frozen” mission[00:29:10] The rover’s drill: reaching two meters down for traces of ancient life[00:36:00] ESA’s global collaborations and the rebirth of European Mars exploration[00:43:50] From crisis to creativity – what the ExoMars team taught ESA about adaptation[00:49:00] Sara’s reflection on curiosity, machines, and the human mind[00:54:20] Closing – why bringing Rosalind Franklin back matters for the future of Europe in spaceMemorable Moments “We were ready to go, every checklist ticked, and then the war started.”“Our Russian colleagues lost access to their bank accounts overnight. We all just froze.”“Two days and a half. That’s all the time the landing platform will live before handing control to the rover.”“If we stop using our brain, it will atrophy, machines can help us, but not replace our curiosity.”“It’s a mission in limbo, but we’re bringing it back to life.”Links to Explore ESA ExoMars Mission Overview Rosalind Franklin Rover Testing at ESA ESA Science Goals and Mission PhasesSend us a text You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

30.10.2025

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1 t. 27 min.
07.10.2025

Stop Chasing Ice: Why the First Moon Base Shouldn’t Be a Mine (with Pascal Lee)

Dr. Pascal Lee, planetary scientist, Arctic field explorer, and professor at the KSU (Kepler Space University) He’s spent his life between two extremes, the frozen frontiers of the Arctic and the conceptual edges of space exploration. Few people connect fieldwork, engineering, and philosophy like Pascal does. What We Talk About This episode begins on the Moon — and ends light-years away. Why the real space race isn’t who returns first, but who stays and builds.The illusion of lunar gold: why water at the South Pole might be a scientific curiosity, not a resource economy.Clavius Crater — and why this quiet spot near the lunar south is Pascal’s pick for humanity’s first real home off-world.When exploration turns into strategy: the geopolitical race for lunar presence and what “claiming” actually means under the Outer Space Treaty.Lessons from Antarctica — what a working lunar base could really look like, based on how we already live and explore at Earth’s poles.The difference between a mine and a base, and why getting that wrong could derail the next era of exploration.AI teammates: what happens when explorers aren’t just human anymore?The rise of androids as extensions of ourselves. It this still us?Interstellar travel: android crews carrying human DNA and recorded consciousness across centuries.What happens when our “descendants” are made of carbon fiber instead of carbon flesh.Here’s what stayed with me: We might be romanticizing the wrong things about the Moon. It’s not about ice — it’s about where we can survive, move, and build.A mine isn’t a home. Exploration needs stability before exploitation.Our future in space will likely be shared with machines that think — and maybe feel.At some point, the question shifts from can we go there to who are we when we do?Pascal Said It Best “The race isn’t to touch the Moon again — it’s to set up the first base.” “A mine isn’t a base. Don’t confuse extraction with exploration.” “The biggest source of water on the Moon… is Earth.” To Explore Pascal Lee / Mars InstituteSETI Institute (research partner)KSU Course – The Moon & Its Exploration NASA Artemis Program Clavius Crater My Take Talking to Pascal Lee is like standing at the edge of a timeline that runs from the first lunar footprint to the last flicker of human DNA drifting between stars. He reminds us that technology is only half the story — the other half is what kind of species we want to be when machines start thinking with u Send us a text You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

07.10.2025

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1 t. 25 min.

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