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Torsten Kriening
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Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global
Breaking news from the German Space Congress!

Germany gets ready for conflicts in space. Up to 35Bn Euro will be allocated by 2030 for space defense projects. More details to follow.
September 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Nuclear in space is legal. Nuclear weapons are not.
So—what are the risks?
What happens at end-of-life?
And why should Europe care?

In my new @spacewatch.bsky.social piece, I unpack the tech, the law, and the politics

spacewatch.global/2025/08/spac...

#SpacePolicy #Artemis #NuclearPower
August 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
EU Space Forum 2025 - by Forum Europe

Let the event begin. It can’t be more timely to talk about Europe in Space, European Space Programs and the EU Space Act in the heart of the EU power, in the head of Brussels.

Stay tuned for reports and feedback from here.
July 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Ready for Amsterdam for SmallSat Europe? I will moderate a panel on Optical communication with Gregg Burgess, Hirokazu Mori, Jean-Francois Morizur, Jordan Vannitsen and Daniel Troendle on 27th May at 12:15!

If you want to meet, just DM me! See you there!

invt.io/1lxb2pvh2q4
May 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Planning for Amsterdam for SmallSat Europe? I will moderate a panel on Optical communication with Gregg Burgess, Hirokazu Mori, Jean-Francois Morizur, Jordan Vannitsen and Daniel Troendle on 27th May at 12:15!

If you want to meet, just DM me! See you there!

invt.io/1lxb2pvh2q4
May 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
#GEOINT2025 inspiration!

Erik Lindbergh, Chairman of The Lindbergh Foundation and grandson of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, reflects on his grandfather’s legacy and its connection to innovation, sustainability, and exploration.
Very inspiring keynote!
May 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#GEOINT2025 kicked off with dramatic numbers presented by Chris Anthony!

Over the past eight years, California has experienced 14 of its 20 most destructive fires, 13 of its largest, and 9 of its deadliest.

That followed an insightful panel Geoint, AI and the acceptance of the new systems.
May 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From pixels to power.
#GEOINT isn’t just about watching from above — it’s about understanding, anticipating, and acting.

At #GEOINT2025 in St. Louis, the future of strategic insight is clear: AI + satellite data = decision superiority.

Every pixel counts.

spacewatch.global/2025/05/geoi...
May 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Saturday morning - travel update

Off to St. Louis for #GEOINT2025!

Excited to join the global GEOINT community this week again to explore how AI, ML, and satellite data are driving the future of national security worldwide.

Let’s connect if you’re here — or follow us for updates from the floor!
May 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
#GEOINT, we are coming - reporting and moderating! Laura, Yvette and I will be at the conference from 18th-21st May 2025. CU in St. Louis!

Any request to meet? - Just DM me.
May 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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April 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🌍 Happy Earth Day 2025! 🌱

Why does Earth Day matter?

-sustainability isn’t a choice anymore — it’s a necessity.
-the decisions we make today shape the future for generations.
-innovation, collaboration, and awareness are our most powerful tools.
April 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Congratulations Isar Aerospace team for that initial launch from one of the most beautiful launch sites. Good luck with the aftermath and the analytics of the data. Keep on going the great work! Ad astra!

Photos: Isar Aerospace, youtube stream!

Pic two: the moment the pitching went south.
March 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
30 sec to go….
March 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Second launch attempt of Isar Aerospace today scrubbed - new launch window earliest Sunday, 30 March

Live stream - youtube.com/live/IKLQxe2...

Photo Credits - Isar Aerospace
March 29, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Follow Spectrum’s First Test Flight live

Isar Aerospace announced today that the company will broadcast the first test flight of Spectrum youtube.com/live/IKLQxe2...

The livestream will start with a conclusive GO poll at approximately:
T-20 minutes
12:15pm CET
11:15am UTC
March 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
HOT NEWS - Isar Aerospace has announced that the second launch window for the first test flight of Spectrum opens not earlier than Thursday, 27 March, from 12:30pm to 03:30pm CET. The launch date remains subject to weather, safety and range infrastructure.

This audiogram is from a Oct 2023 chat!
March 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
HOT of the Isar Aerospace:
The first test flight of hashtag#Spectrum is scrubbed due to unfavorable winds. Launch vehicle and range remain healthy, and the team is working to determine a new launch window together with Andøya Spaceport. Well done team for today’s attempt.

Photo: Isar Aerospace
March 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
30 minutes to go.... "Going full spectrum" - Countdown has started: Spectrum’s First Test Flight Today

24. March 2025 - Subject to weather, launch window opens from 12:30pm - 03.30pm CET

Image: Isar Aerospace
March 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Was braucht Deutschland, um in der Raumfahrt wirklich erfolgreich zu sein?

Dr. Walther Pelzer spricht über Budgets, Innovationen und die Frage, ob Deutschland eine neuw Raumfahrtstrategie braucht – oder sich voll auf die ESA verlassen sollte.

📅 10 März 2025 - 17:00
🔗 streamyard.com/watch/JF7Q7Q...
March 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Off to London for a day at @chathamhouse.bsky.social for space security. It’s early but it is for a good cause.
March 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Space Café "33 minutes with Laura Todd" Special Edition for International Women's Day 2025 on 8th March - 4pm CET

In this edition we will explore the status quo of women in the space industry, the challenges they face, and the shifting global strategies towards DEI.

streamyard.com/watch/Dn9t79...
March 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Singapore’s Space Vision at #GSTC2025 🚀

DPM Gan Kim Yong announced:
• More investment ($60M for R&D)
• New global partnerships (ESA, IN-SPACe)
• A sustainability-focused Earth Observation Initiative
• Growing talent for the booming $1.8T space economy

Singapore is ready to lead in space tech!
February 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It's not a travel update :) ! It's a work announcement as of tomorrow the 17th edition of GSTCE will start in Singapore. Join us for our reporting from one of the most important space events in South-East Asia.
February 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Off to Singapore for GSTCE 2025. I am looking forward to moderate the Heads of Agency panel and to report from the event! If you attend the event, please DM me. See you there!
February 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM