On day one of the 39th Space Symposium, Dr Emma Gatti spoke with Dr Anke Pagels-Kerp, Divisional Board Member for Space at the German Space Agency, DLR, about the new project the DRL is investing on, and the German Aerospace Agency´s international coming soon committments.

The selection process for the Karman Fellowship 2024 is currently in full swing, and we had the privilege of capturing a moment that brings the essence of Karman mission to the forefront. Karman Foundation's Managing Director, Hannah Ashford, sat down with Torsten Kriening for an insightful conversation about what lies at the heart of the Karman Fellowship's values and the meticulous process behind selecting their Fellows.

Diamonds on the moon? 'Water' is more valuable - says Anastasia Stepanova during our interview. At the Colorado School of Mines, Torsten Kriening spoke with Anastasia Stepanova PhD candidate at the school in the Space Resources Program. Anastasia spoke about the various labs available and highlighted one of the facilities where they are striving to extract water from asteroids.

In this week's Space Nuggets Dr. Emma Gatti and Torsten Kriening, who are in Colorado for the next two weeks for the upcoming Space Symposium by Space Foundation in Colorado, tell us the various things they are looking forward to and the exciting things at the Symposium!

What does it take to refuel in orbit? Between fuel shuttles and orbital depots, Orbit Fab’s Chief Commercial Officer Adam Harris explains us the vision behind this Colorado-based startup, directly from their offices in Lafayette, CO.

Two prominent space consulting players, Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, are merging after three years of increasingly successful collaboration, to shape the future of the space sector with unparalleled expertise and strategic insights. This merger creates Novaspace, a powerhouse in professional services dedicated to the space industry.

Following massive budget cuts by the US Senate these last few weeks, it is evident that all Mars missions are affected. Emma Gatti talks about the reasons behind Mars missions taking a backseat, ESA's role in mission collaboration, and the future of these projects.

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #103:  Building for New Frontiers: How Space Architecture Shapes Our Future in the Cosmos with space architect Georgi Petrov. Space Architecture is not just about creating structures; it's about envisioning a sustainable future for humanity in space. In the latest #SpaceCafePodcast, Markus dives into a thought-provoking conversation with Georgi Petrov, a visionary at the forefront of designing habitats beyond Earth. From the International Space Station's early designs to the ambitious #MoonVillage concept with the European Space Agency, Georgi shares insights into the challenges and innovations in creating environments where humans can thrive in outer space.

We cover the groundbreaking development of Alpine Space Ventures, securing an investment of 10 Million Euros this week. Torsten Kriening details how the NATO Innovation Fund is developing and what key focus areas they are investing in. Watch our video to understand more about the fund and the opportunities for space.