

Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary Ambitions
Markus Mooslechner
If you feel the excitement of standing at the threshold of a new era in human history, you've come to the right place. At Space Café Podcast, our bi-weekly hour-long episodes go beyond current events in space exploration – we're peering into the future of our species among the stars.Each week, we:Engage with visionaries who are actively shaping our cosmic destinyExplore groundbreaking technologies turning science fiction into realityDiscuss the implications of becoming a multi-planetary civilizationTake listener questions about humanity's future in spaceWhat sets Space Café apart:Deep dives into ideas that will define our cosmic futureDiverse expertise: from astronauts and engineers to philosophers and entrepreneursComplex topics made accessible through engaging discussionInteractive Q&A segments with our expert guestsRecent episodes feature:A Mars settlement architect on the practicalities of off-world livingA space law expert exploring lunar resource rightsAn astro-biologist speculating on potential alien lifeWhether you're a space industry professional, sci-fi enthusiast, or simply gaze at the night sky with wonder, Space Café is your front-row seat to humanity's greatest adventure.So, grab your cosmic latte and join us every Wednesday at 2100 UTC. At Space Café, we're not just talking about the future – we're helping to shape it.The next giant leap for mankind is just beginning. Are you ready to take it with us?
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Oct 26, 2021 • 59min
Andrew Williams and an idea for tackling the constellation issue
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 39th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Andrew Williams and an idea for tackling the constellation issueEpisode 039 features a special guest Andrew Williams.Andy Williams may have an interesting idea about how to deal with the growing issue of satellite constellations. Andy is ESO (European Southern Observatory)’s External Relations Officer and supports ESO’s relations with the Member States, prospective members, and intergovernmental organisations including the UN and the European Union.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panellists from across the space sector. ○ Host: Markus Mooslechner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-mooslechner-87878085/ ○ Guest: Andrew WilliamsAndrew WilliamsSend us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 4min
Joellen Russell, Mayday Mayday, an oceanographer’s passionate cry for help to the space community
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast: Joellen Russell, Mayday Mayday, an oceanographer’s passionate cry for help to the space community.Episode 038 features a special guest Joellen Russell.Can the space community help combat climate change? Professor Joellen Russell from the University of Arizona calls for the largest friendly army in human history.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Sep 28, 2021 • 48min
Andrew Jones on China’s Space endeavours
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 37th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Andrew Jones on China’s Space endeavours.Episode 037 features a special guest Andrew Jones.The question of all questions: What are the Chinese up to? Money does not seem to play a role. Nor do resources. And new plans and success stories come in monthly cycles. A country on the fast track, it seems. But is that really the case? Space journalist Andrew Jones takes an exclusive look at China’s space plans.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panellists from across the space sector.Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Sep 14, 2021 • 59min
Stella Guillen: CCO of ISAR Aerospace, Europe’s hottest stock in the launcher segment
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 36th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Stella Guillen: CCO of ISAR Aerospace, Europe’s hottest stock in the launcher segmentEpisode 036 features a special guest Stella Guillen.ISAR Aerospace is one of the hottest stocks in the European launcher sector. In just 3 years they have gone from virtually 0 to 100 building a 1 ton payload rocket, which will be launched for the first time next year. The aggressive speed and innovation of the company has convinced prestigious investors and brought 180 million euros into the coffers. Expectations are high, as ISAR Aerospace offers huge opportunities beyond Bavaria. CCO Stella Guillen is the special guest in the Space Cafe Podcast Studio.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panellists from across the space sector.○ Host: Markus Mooslechner: Markus Mooslechner ○ Guest: Stella Guillen Stella GuillenSend us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Sep 2, 2021 • 37min
Elodie Viau – Getting Telecommunication Ready For Space And Beyond
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Cafe Podcast: Elodie Viau – Getting Telecommunication Ready For Space And BeyondEpisode 035 features a special guest Elodie Viau.The European Space Agency ESA is known for spectacular landings on distant comets or the like. What is little known is that the ESA has no less exciting departments in completely different areas. Like telecommunications, for example. What exactly is ESA up to in this field and why is it probably one of the most exciting tasks of all? Elodie Viau, Director of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications at ESA has taken the time to answer this question in the current episode of the Space Cafe Podcast.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Aug 17, 2021 • 50min
John Mankins – Energy from orbit, new ways of propulsion and Star Trek type spaceships
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 34th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: John Mankins – Energy from orbit, new ways of propulsion and Star Trek type spaceshipsEpisode 034 features a special guest John Mankins.John Mankins has been with NASA and JPL for most of his professional life, working on projects that most of us would look for in the science fiction department: famously, John published a paper on the maturity of future technologies. So he has a pretty good sense of what to expect in the foreseeable future. Solar energy from orbit, permanent habitats on other celestial bodies, energy production in space were still the most obvious discussion points. In the current episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, we ventured very far out with John.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panellists from across the space sector.Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Aug 3, 2021 • 51min
Val Munsami – why affordable space tech for anyone comes at a price
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 33rd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Val Munsami – why affordable space tech for anyone comes at a priceEpisode 033 features a special guest Dr. Valanathan Munsami. Valanathan Munsami is the CEO of the South African Space Agency SANSA with whom he is currently experiencing the renaissance of space travel first hand. The increasingly affordable space technologies such as small or cube satellites are not only tempting South Africa with unprecedented opportunities. But they also come with a price. And that price is high.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panellists from across the space sector.○ Host: Markus Mooslechner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-mooslechner-87878085/ ○ Guest: Valanathan Munsami : https://www.sansa.org.za/2017/01/12/helm-of-space-agency/Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Jul 20, 2021 • 45min
Jacques Arnould, a tricky question for the entire space industry
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 32nd episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Jacques Arnould, a tricky question for the entire space industryEpisode 032 features a special guest Jacques Arnould.Jacques Arnould is paid to ask uncomfortable questions. As an ethicist at the French space agency CNES, Jacques puts his fingers on places that people sometimes like to ignore: such as the question: why we do what we do. Why money is spent on this mission and not on another, and above all, why do we want to do spaceflight in the first place.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of essential topics, guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panelists from across the space sector.Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 3min
Ian Carnelli, Preparing for the worst
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 31st episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Ian Carnelli, Preparing for the worstEpisode 031 features a special guest Ian Carnelli.Next year, a small spacecraft will head for the double asteroid Didymos to slam into it with its brakes off. The name of the mission gives free rein to the imagination: Planetary Defense Mission. It is a joint mission between ESA and NASA, and it wants to test for the first time what has long been a topic in science fiction: can a deadly chunk of rock be deflected from its collision course with the earth or is a second event that took away the dinosaurs only a matter of time? The Planetary Defense Mission will find an answer. Whether it is the one we would like remains to be seen. Mission Director Ian Carnelli paints a fascinating picture of this unique mission.Click here to learn more about ESA’s HERA mission.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panellists from across the space sector.○ Host: Markus Mooslechner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-mooslechner-87878085/ ○ Guest: Ian Carnelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-carnelli-5839871/Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Jun 23, 2021 • 37min
Yvette Hopkins, Shetland Space Center
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 30th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Yvette Hopkins, Shetland Space CenterEpisode 030 features a special guest Yvette Hopkins.In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a little north of Scotland, there is a small island that you can cross by car in just two and a half hours. In the far north, there is not much going on, lush meadows as far as the eye can see. And sheep, of course. On closer inspection, however, there is one place with a most curious combination of buildings that piqued our interest: a spaceport with its own pub. Naturally, we got curious and did a little research and uncovered a most fascinating story.Click here to learn more about the Shetland Space Centre.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panellists from across the space sector. ○ Host: Markus Mooslechner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-mooslechner-87878085/ ○ Guest: Yvette Hopkins - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-hopkinsSend us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!