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...
Dec 4, 2025
19 min
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...
Nov 25, 2025
24 min
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...
Nov 20, 2025
21 min
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...
Nov 18, 2025
14 min
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 signif...
Nov 14, 2025
16 min
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 ...
Nov 10, 2025
22 min
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 st...
Nov 6, 2025
18 min
Germany's Bold Leap into Space Defense: Interview with Major General Michael Traut In this episode of Space Café Radio, we explore Germany's ambitious space defense plans announced by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, featuring major investments worth 35 billion Euros by 2030. Host Torsten Kriening reflects on Germany's evolving role in space security and interviews Major General Michael Traut, Commander of the German Space Command. General Traut discusses the operational and functional...
Oct 30, 2025
44 min
In-Flight Connectivity Revolution: An Interview with NSG's COO Philippe Carette Join us for a captivating episode of Space Café Radio as your host, Torsten Kriening, sits down with Philippe Carette, now President of Satellite Communications at NSG - Neo Space Group, during the World Space Business Week in Paris. Listen into an insightful discussion on the future of in-flight connectivity and how NSG's recent acquisition of Display Interactive strengthens its role as a global leader in integra...
Oct 23, 2025
36 min
Revolutionizing Space Logistics and Cloud Computing in Orbit with Dr Luca Rossettini In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening catches up with Dr Luca Rossettini, CEO and Founder of D-Orbit, during the World Space Business Week in Paris. Dr Rossettini speaks about the challenges faced by public servants, the evolution of D-Orbit, and how they are pioneering in-orbit economy and space logistics. They discuss the importance of building infrastructure for the expandi...
Oct 16, 2025
25 min
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