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11/24/2025

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!

11/24/2025

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45 min
FEB 9

Space Café Radio - Beyond Earth: Space Refueling and National Security with Daniel Faber

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. Discover: How Orbit Fab expanded from a single employee to 25 people in the UK in just three yearsThe shocking moment China refueled a satellite and outmaneuvered US spacecraft by burning six years of fuel in 10 minutesWhy military leaders are finally saying "we need this NOW" after years of skepticismThe technical challenges of docking spacecraft in a plasma environment with tens of thousands of volts of potential differenceHow self-driving car technology is being repurposed for autonomous spacecraft dockingDaniel's vision for space refineries that could process asteroid materials into rocket fuelWhy upgrading satellites in orbit could reduce costs by 90% and increase demand a hundredfoldFrom hydrazine to xenon, from LEO to GEO, Orbit Fab is building the industrial chemical supply chain that will enable satellite servicing, space manufacturing, and eventually - asteroid mining. As Daniel says: "Getting humanity off Earth is going to be the most significant thing that's happened since we crawled out of the ocean. Why would I work on anything else?" 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!

Feb 9

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17 min
09/10/2024

Looking in the Wrong Places? SETI Scientist Rethinks the Search for Alien Life

Dr. Pascal Lee, planetary scientist at the SETI Institute, NASA Ames Research Center discusses the search for extraterrestrial life, Mars exploration, and future human space travel. He shares insights on the Drake Equation, the challenges of finding intelligent life, and potential locations for alien life in our solar system. Key Topics: • The Drake Equation and estimating the number of advanced civilizations in our galaxy • Challenges of finding intelligent life in the universe • Are we as a biological species equipped well enough for long-term space travel? • Mars exploration and the search for life on the Red Planet • Future of human space travel and exploration • Potential for life on Europa and Enceladus • The Haughton-Mars Project on Devon Island, Arctic • Prospects for a moon base and exploration of Titan Timestamps: 00:02:34 - Discussion of the SETI effort and the Drake Equation 00:16:09 - Probability of intelligent life in our galaxy 00:25:20 - Challenges of interstellar communication 00:31:04 - Potential for faster-than-light travel and AI in space exploration 00:37:15 - The concept of artificial humans for space travel 00:49:54 - The search for life on Mars and potential locations 01:08:47 - Non-carbon based life possibilities 01:12:13 - Dr. Lee's Arctic expeditions and the Haughton-Mars Project 01:24:12 - Technological advancements and the future of space exploration 01:34:28 - Dr. Lee's willingness to go to Mars 01:35:42 - Dr. Lee's music choice for space travel: "Also sprach Zarathustra" 01:39:28 - Espresso for the mind: Prospects for a moon base at Clavius crater 01:42:49 - Potential for human exploration of Titan Notable Quotes: "We are profoundly alone. Uh, and in our own galaxy, there's probably lots of planets with life. But mostly primitive life." - Dr. Pascal Lee "Nobody's going to come rescue us. We're not going to be invited to join a Galactic, you know, Federation anytime soon." - Dr. Pascal Lee "We are both unintended, but at the same time, so special." - Dr. Pascal Lee Espresso for the Mind: Dr. Lee discusses the potential for building a base on the Moon at Clavius crater and the future possibility of human exploration of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Guest's Song Choice for the Aspiring Astronaut's Playlist on Spotify: "Also sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss Follow-up: - Check out the Haughton-Mars Project - Look up the "Astronaut Smart Glove" video on YouTube to see the work being done to advance future human exploration 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!

09/10/2024

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1h 48m
12/11/2025

Space Cafe Radio - Switzerland's Space Strategy: Navigating Neutrality and Security with Ludovic Monnerat

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. Col Monnerat explains why Switzerland, a traditionally neutral country, has been shaping its strategic thinking and military doctrine in response to global space developments. He provides insights into Switzerland's collaborations with other nations and commercial entities, the development of autonomous space capabilities, and the balance between neutrality and the necessity of defensive measures in space. Guest: Colonel GS Ludovic Monnerat is the designated Commander of the recently created Swiss Space Command. Col GS Monnerat launched this initiative 10 years ago with the aim of establishing sovereign and dual operational capabilities in space. He was previously in charge of medium- and long-term planning at the Joint Operations Command and responsible for operational training. Prior to that, he was head of the special operations section of the Joint Operations Command’s staff for 8 years. 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!

12/11/2025

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24 min
10/07/2025

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!

10/07/2025

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1h 25m
09/09/2025

Who Needs Legs in Space? The Incredible Journey of John McFall

John McFall — surgeon, Paralympic medalist, father of three, and ESA parastronaut selectee — joins Markus to explore how human spaceflight changes when we design for ability, not assumptions. From winter survival in the Pyrenees to EVA realities and cosmic radiation, John shares what it takes to open space to everyone. Cosmic Timeline [00:00:00] Squeezing life’s juice — John’s credo [00:03:00] Coffee breaks as medalist, surgeon, astronaut [00:06:00] Accident at 19 → sport, surgery, ESA call [00:09:00] Do we need legs in space? [00:12:20] Winter survival in Pyrenees snow caves [00:15:00] Basic training: survival, centrifuge, classrooms [00:24:00] Rethinking excellence — Apollo vs today [00:30:00] Why EVAs are brutally physical [00:33:00] Floating “prisons” & Skylab lessons [00:36:00] Pressure of being ESA’s first parastronaut [00:40:00] Designing space for adaptive bodies [00:44:00] ESA, NASA, and Europe’s timing [00:46:00] Starship iteration vs ESA caution [00:50:00] Radiation: cosmic rays, flares, Vigil mission [00:54:00] Acute vs chronic radiation risks [01:00:00] Espresso for the mind: “Go the extra mile” [01:02:00] Closing: inclusivity as space’s next leap Key Discussion Points Training, no exceptions. From snow caves in the Pyrenees to centrifuge drills, John meets the same standards as his peers.Rethinking excellence. Apollo’s muscle-bound explorers vs. today’s reality of EVA suits, radiation risks, and teamwork.Radiation: the big wall. Acute vs. chronic effects, why long-term missions demand breakthroughs, and ESA’s Vigil solar-weather mission.Design from scratch. Building adaptive spacecraft and systems that work for every kind of astronaut.Inspiration for kids. Why seeing John in a flight suit could empower the next generation of dreamers.Music for the Journey John’s pick for our Spotify playlist This Playlist for the Aspiring Space Traveler: A live 16-minute version of Status Quo’s “4500 Times” (Milton Keynes, 1979).Espresso for the Mind “Always go the extra mile. Life will reward you.” Words from John’s parents after his accident — a mantra he carries into every challenge. Links to Explore ESA Parastronaut Initiative ESA Astronaut Training overview ESA Vigil Space Weather Mission ESA News on John McFall’s selectionSend 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!

09/09/2025

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1h 4m
06/15/2025

Forget Mars: Blue Origin Wants Earth as a National Park!

Heather Nelson, Director of the Club for the Future at Blue Origin, is at the forefront of inspiring the next generation to dream boldly about humanity’s role as an interplanetary species. In this expansive conversation, Heather provides a rare peek behind the curtain of Blue Origin’s ambitious plans and philosophical vision for the future of humankind both on Earth and beyond. Quotable Insights: “If we want Earth to flourish again, we have to expand somewhere else.”“Imagine Earth as a national park—a pristine, original version of our home planet.”“The future will need artists and creators as much as engineers and scientists.”“Kids don’t have the constraints of thinking something is impossible—they’re limitless in imagination.”“The overview effect is real. Seeing Earth from space changes you forever.”Relevant Links and References: Blue OriginClub for the FutureGerard O'Neill's concept of space habitats (O’Neill Colonies)Space Café PodcastCosmic Timeline: [00:00:00] Vision of Earth as a sanctuary[00:01:40] Blue Origin’s philosophy for interplanetary thriving[00:06:10] Creating sustainable communities in space[00:07:17] Earth as a national park concept[00:13:17] Club for the Future’s mission[00:20:22] STEAM education and integrating creativity[00:26:50] Lessons learned from inspiring the next generation[00:32:40] Decision-making and culture at Blue Origin[00:37:00] Empowerment and rapid innovation[00:41:00] Overview effect and space tourism[00:45:37] Personal reflections on space exploration and inspiration[00:47:51] Heather’s music selection: Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons"[00:49:01] Final inspirational thoughts: humanity as one species, united through space explorationSpread the Cosmic Love: If this episode ignited your imagination, share it with visionaries, educators, dreamers, and anyone who wonders about humanity’s future beyond Earth. Join our cosmic conversation and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Keep looking up, stay curious, and help shape humanity’s next great adventure. 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!

06/15/2025

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52 min
06/22/2023

Space Café Radio - from GLOC in Oslo - with NASA's Susie Perez Quinn, Dr. Karen St. Germain and Dr. Kate Calvin

In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global team's Dr. Emma Gatti and Torsten Krieningspoke with Susie Perez Quinn, NASA's Chief of Staff, Dr. Karen St. Germain, NASA's Division Director of the Earth Science Division in the Science Mission Directorate, and Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor. The episode was recorded in Oslo during GLOC - Global Space Conference on Climate Change. GLOC was co-organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), and the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA). In this special 3-guests radio episodes Emma and Torsten asked the NASA's representative about the US agency's initiative towards climate change and why it is essential to get out of the Space bubble and open a dialogue with the community and the end users. This radio episode is part of a joint collaboration between SpaceWatch.Global and the Norwegian Space Agency. Our collaboration focuses on creating tangible outreach for GLOC, while highlighting the commitment of the space industry to combat the climate crisis. This mini series will explore the several approaches space is taking for climate change action and its significance for the society, as well as its practical results, challenges, and evolution into future applications. 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!

06/22/2023

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25 min
09/19/2024

Space Café Radio Geopolitics - Diplomatic Strides and Small Victories with Dr Jessica West

The Future of Space Diplomacy: Disarmament and Security Strategies with Dr. Jessica West Join Torsten Kriening and renowned expert Dr. Jessica West in this engaging episode as they delve into the complexities of space diplomacy. Explore the outcomes of recent meetings of governmental experts (GGE) on space security and their discussions on definitions, verification, and potential legal frameworks. Learn about the essential behavioral approaches to maintaining peace and security in space and the promising developments ahead of the UNIDIR Outer Space Security Conference 2024. Tune in to Space Cafe Radio for an insightful look into how global collaboration shapes the future of disarmament and space security. Useful links: UNIDIR OS24GGE Report Project PloughsharesCIGI Publication 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!

09/19/2024

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32 min
10/31/2024

PSSI 2024 Special Ep. 03: Key space security issues from the Indo-Pacific perspective

In the third episode of our special PSSI Space Security podcast series, experts shed light on critical space security issues from the Indo-Pacific region. The episode featured insightful interviews with Dr. Jong Shinn Wu, Director General of the Taiwan Space Agency, and Dr. Il Seok Oh, Vice Chairman of KASS, the Korean Academy of Space Security. Dr. Wu highlighted the geopolitical risks facing Taiwan due to its strategic location and the challenges posed by China's influence in international space organizations. The need for cooperative frameworks amongst Indo-Pacific nations was emphasized as a means to bolster Taiwan's role in global space affairs. Dr. Oh discussed South Korea's primary concerns, including the implications of North Korea's satellite developments and cyber security threats. He stressed the importance of international cooperation to establish new norms in space security and advocate for the revision of existing treaties to address modern challenges. Both experts underscored the importance of building bilateral and multilateral partnerships with allies like the U.S., Japan, and Australia. By fostering such alliances, the Indo-Pacific nations can strengthen their strategic security and contribute to stable and peaceful cooperation in the region's space activities. This Space Cafe Radio Prague Space Security Mini-Series is supported by PSSI, the Prague Security Studies Institute. PSSI is the organizer of the seventh Prague Space Security Conference, part of a prestigious, high-level conference series launched in 2011. All the interviews in this Space Security Mini-Series were conducted during the seventh Prague Space Security Conference, held from the 16th to the 18th of June, 2024. You can find all the episodes of the PSSI mini-series 2024 here: EP01 - Major General Philippe Adam EP02 - Deanna Ryals EP03 - Dr. Jong-Shinn Wu, Dr. Il-Seok Oh EP04 - Kari Bingen EP05 - Dean Cheng Space Café Radio brings you talk 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!

10/31/2024

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23 min

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