It was great to chat with @tkriening.bsky.social the other day to look back on 2025 and how huge geopolitical shifts are being felt across European defence and security policies and budgets for space. 2026 doesn't look set to be any less difficult for Europe.
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Yes, Germany goes all in this time.
Can we power the Moon responsibly — and connect it sustainably? 🌕⚡📡
Space Exploration – Moon and Beyond” with NASA, JAXA, IISL & UNIDIR at the Space Sustainability Forum 2025.
@tkriening.bsky.social will talk nuclear power, planetary internet & the politics of deep space with his guests
🇩🇪 35 & 35bn.
Germany marks 35 years of reunification — and announces €35 billion for space defense by 2030.
From the fall of the Wall to a Zeitenwende in orbit, the narrative shifts from exploration to deterrence.
Are we ready for a militarized German space policy?
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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.
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
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#SpacePolicy #Artemis #NuclearPower
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.
Explore the #EUSpaceAct with these senior decision-makers at #EUSpaceForum ⤵️
‣ @grudlerch.bsky.social (@europarl.europa.eu)
‣ Dinka Dinkova (@ec.europa.eu)
‣ Isabelle Mauro (GSOA)
‣ Yohann Bénard (Amazon)
Moderator: @tkriening.bsky.social (@spacewatch.bsky.social)
Register: tinyurl.com/4j59w59x
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!
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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!
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#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!
#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.
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.
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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!
#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 the 4th be with… the German space industry!
With a new government and the plan for a dedicated Space Ministry, Germany has a real shot at becoming a leader in space innovation.
Let’s not waste the momentum — time to go from ambition to action.
#MayThe4th #Raumfahrt #GermanyInSpace #SpacePolicy
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🌍 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.
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.
30 sec to go….
Isar Aerospace is approaching the first test flight of its launch vehicle Spectrum today, Sunday 30th March. Mission ‘Going full Spectrum’ launch window opens from 12:30pm to 03:30pm CEST, subject to weather, safety and range infrastructure.
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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
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
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!
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
EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme
EUSPA is responsible for implementing the EU Space Programme, delivering reliable, safe, and secure space-based services through its key components: Copernicus, EGNOS, Galileo, GOVSATCOM, IRIS², and SSA.
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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
Sie kennen #Shortcut unser tolles Audio- und Videoformat bei @spiegel.de? Da durfte ich gerade etwas zum #Mond und #ArmstrongsErben erzählen.
Video hier: www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
Audio hier: www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
Wer lieber bei Youtube schaut: youtu.be/5IhqxYxjPjA?...
