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Space Café Radio

SpaceWatch.Global GmbH
Earth Observation
Space Security
Germany
Space
European Union
Space Defense
NATO
Climate Change
Space Debris
European Space Agency
Space Sustainability
Space Symposium
Geospatial Sector
Disaster Response
Sustainability
Satellite Communications
Outer Space Treaty
Geospatial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
National Security

Space Café™ Radio brings you our engaging talks, insightful interviews, and unfiltered perspectives in an exciting new format. With this show, you will have the opportunity to hear our team of SpaceWatchers while we are on the road. Each episode will feature a unique topic and personal touch, with content that is both exclusive and informative. We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.... more

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In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening, Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, sits down with Sean Wiid, CEO of UP42, the Berlin-based Earth Observation platform now part of the Neo Space Group.

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Host Yvette Gonzalez, Senior Editor at SpaceWatch.Global, talks with Christian Fidi (General Manager) and Sascha Bechthold (VP Engineering and Product Development) of TTTECH’s aerospace  business entity - the Vienna-based company quietly powering mod... more

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Host Torsten Kriening, Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, talks with Dr. Daniel Baker, Director of the Space Policy Center at CU Boulder, recorded hours before Artemis 2's splashdown.

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Join Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, for this special episode recorded live at the second Middle East Space Conference in Muscat, Oman in January 2026, featuring His Excellency Dr. Ali Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of Communications a... more

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Sean Wiid
CEO of UP42
UP42
Episode: Space Café Radio - Commercial EO and Sovereign Space Perspectives with Sean Wiid
Sascha Bechthold
Vice President for Engineering and Product Development, TT Tech
TT Tech
Episode: Space Café Radio - TTTech - The Silent Power Behind Space Innovation with Christian Fidi and Sascha Bechthold
Daniel Baker
Director of the Space Policy Center at the University of Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Space Café Radio - Crafting the Future of Space - Engineers as Policy Pioneers with Dr Daniel Baker
Dr. Ali Al Shidhani
Undersecretary of Communications and IT at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman
Oman Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
Episode: Space Café Radio - Oman Signs Artemis Accords and Charts Its Path to Space Sovereignty with Dr. Ali Al Shidhani
Armin Fleischmann
General Major, Director of Planning, CIR and Digitization, Bundeswehr
Bundeswehr
Episode: Space Café Radio - The Transparent Battlefield: Germany's Space and CID Revolution with Major General Fleischmann
Dr. Heather Pringle
CEO of the Space Foundation
Space Foundation
Episode: Space Café Radio - Transforming the Space Foundation - with Dr. Heather Pringle
Salem Al Qubaisi
Director General of the UAE Space Agency
UAE Space Agency
Episode: Space Cafe Radio - Shaping Tomorrow: UAEs Path in the Global Space Sector with H.E. Salem Al Qubaisi
Rafaela Kraus
Professor at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich; focuses on entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and defense/space tech ecosystems
University of the Bundeswehr Munich
Episode: Space Café Radio - Space, Defense, and Diversity: Insights from Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus
Daniel Faber
CEO of Orbit Fab, focusing on refueling technology for satellites.
Orbit Fab
Episode: Space Café Radio - Beyond Earth: Space Refueling and National Security with Daniel Faber

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Torsten Kriening
Publisher and Host at SpaceWatch.global, he brings in-depth knowledge of the space sector as well as expertise in media engagement, communication strategies, and public discourse on space-related topics.

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Space Café Radio - Commercial EO and Sovereign Space Perspectives with Sean Wiid
Q: Are you talking about optical data, SAR, or hyperspectral data, and how do you see sovereignty affecting access to these modalities?
All modalities are relevant; sovereignty affects how data is accessed and deployed, with a mix of sovereign assets and diverse commercial sources providing resilience and control for customers.
Space Café Radio - Commercial EO and Sovereign Space Perspectives with Sean Wiid
Q: How do you help your clients deal with these new capabilities, especially given a mature supply chain but evolving client capabilities?
UP42 reduces upfront friction with a single platform and contract, helps clients through onboarding and data preprocessing, and connects them with partners who can turn raw data into actionable insights, accelerating time-to-value.
Space Café Radio - Commercial EO and Sovereign Space Perspectives with Sean Wiid
Q: And before we get into the industry questions, how does the vantage point shape how you read the Earth observation market right now?
It provides a global perspective across multiple regions and government programs, highlighting how sovereignty and access challenges influence customer conversations and strategy, while still emphasizing the value of a platform that abstracts data sources for scalable use.
Space Café Radio - Oman Signs Artemis Accords and Charts Its Path to Space Sovereignty with Dr. Ali Al Shidhani
Q: What are the five-year goals for Oman in the space sector?
Localization of technologies and applications, more reliance on Omani talent and satellites, and a measurable impact on GDP and employment, demonstrating progress beyond the current baseline.
Space Café Radio - Oman Signs Artemis Accords and Charts Its Path to Space Sovereignty with Dr. Ali Al Shidhani
Q: How does Oman balance rapid space development with regulatory safeguards and private sector involvement?
Oman aims to enable private sector growth through foreign ownership, free zones, and fast-track approvals, while developing a space law to clarify roles, licensing, and responsible innovation to attract investment and protect stakeholders.

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2. Sascha Bechthold
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4. Dr. Ali Al Shidhani
5. Armin Fleischmann
6. Dr. Heather Pringle
7. Salem Al Qubaisi
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