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Oct 17, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Torsten Kriening |Louise Weightman
The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024, concluded on 16 September 2024. During this time, we had the opportunity to interview Jo De Loor, VP of Market Development and Strategy, at ST Engineering iDirect. The interview was focused on the company’s new solution called Intuition, which aims to improve the speed, scale, cost and flexibility of service delivery amidst the satellite industry’s ongoing transformation to empower a connected tomorrow.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman |Torsten Kriening
During the week 14 – 18 October 2024 Milan transforms into the world’s space capital with the arrival of thousands of experts, scientists, industry professionals, and, of course, astronauts!The 75th International Astronautical Congress is an event you cannot afford to miss! With the motto “Responsible Space for Sustainability”, IAC 2024 is set to be a record-breaking event, featuring more than 150 international exhibitors and 4,000 speakers from 96 countries.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
Preserving the Night Sky: Addressing Satellite Interference with Astronomer Ian MuirheadIn this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening interviews Ian Muirhead, a researcher from the University of Manchester’s Space Systems Research Group. They discuss the growing concerns about satellite interference with terrestrial astronomy, the importance of preserving the natural night sky, and the impacts of radio and optical interference caused by satellite constellations.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
In the second episode of Space For Good, Editor in Chief Emma Gatti is joined by Alisa Starkey, founder and chief science officer of Ozius, and Mani Thiru, former head of space and satellite technologies at Amazon Web Services, to discuss the application of Earth observation analytics in aiding sustainable environmental practices.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
Addressing the Threat Landscape to Secure Space Stability: Insights from Major General Philippe AdamIn this episode of the PSSI-SpaceWatch.Global mini-series host Torsten Kriening speaks with Major General Philippe Adam, the Commander of the French Space Command, about the shifting landscape of space security, particularly in light of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
The Intersection of Geography, Intelligence, and HealthJoin us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Enbal Shacham, professor and associate dean for research at the College for Public Health and Social Justice at St. Louis University (a USGIF-accredited university) and a member of the USGIF Board of Directors. Dr. Shacham explores the intersection of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and health outcomes, particularly among populations living with HIV.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
Behind the Scenes with the NGA: Humanitarian Missions and Geospatial IntelligenceJoin Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global, in an engaging conversation with Sandra Auchter, head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) office in Denver, Colorado. Recorded during the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, this episode dives into the mission of the NGA, its role in providing crucial geospatial data for humanitarian efforts, and the integration with other federal agencies.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
Rockets! Satellites! Asteroids! Let’s blast off into the world of space investment with engineer-turned-investor Christian Ziach. He shares insights on Europe’s space race, the challenges of refuelling satellites in orbit, and why asteroid mining might be trickier than we thought. Also: the Ariane 6 dilemma, space sustainability woes, how to turn scientists into entrepreneurs, the MASCOT mission’s nail-biting success, and whether we’re really ready to settle on Mars.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
In episode 113 of the Space Café Podcast, host Markus explores a ground-breaking concept with Dr. Mary Hagedorn, a distinguished researcher at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. The discussion centers on the ambitious idea of creating a backup of Earth’s biodiversity on the Moon.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
spacewatch.global | Louise Weightman
London, 5 August 2024.- Swiss battery startup BTRY has raised a 150,000 convertible loan from Swiss funding initiative Venture Kick, raising their total fundraised for the year to over 1m CHF. BTRY previously raised 900,000 in January in a pre-seed financing led by High-Tech Gründerfonds with participation from Zürcher Kantonalbank. The spin-off from Empa and ETH Zurich is developing a new type of layered lithium-ion thin-film solid-state battery.
