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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 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 ChallengesSpace Security and DLR ProjectsSpace Debris: Challenges and SolutionsClimate Change and Space InnovationsDLR's Upcoming Highlights and MissionLearning from the Space Nation: USAStay tuned for more engaging and informative episodes of Space Cafe Radio as we continue to unravel the mysteries and opportunities of the sector.

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 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 SecurityRUSI and its Role in Defense and SecurityThe Changing Landscape of Space MilitarizationInsights on Responsible Behaviors in SpaceEuropean Space Defense Readiness and CollaborationEmerging Actors in Space DefenseResponsible 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.

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 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 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!


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

This episode is co-created with HyImpulse as part of our Business Club.
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In this Space Café Radio episode, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr Daniel Eriksson, Chief Executive Officer of Transparency International, about the use and potential of space technology to fight corruption and the danger of being a victim of corruption. 

Transparency International is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. To end the devastating impact corruption has on men, women and children around the world, we bring people together in a powerful worldwide coalition. Transparency’s mission is to create change towards a world free of corruption.
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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