Space • Table.Briefings

April 21st, 2026

Space: African space industry gathers in Gabon

Africa’s space industry is gathering in Gabon for the NewSpace Africa Conference, which is focused on the opportunities open to smaller countries in the fast-growing space economy.

By David Renke

News | Space strategy

April 9th, 2026

EUSPA: EU Commission plans separate legal act for space agency

The European Commission is proposing a separate founding act for the European Union Space Agency (EUSPA). The proposal establishes a permanent mandate and strengthens the agency’s operational role in EU space systems.

By Corinna Visser

Torsten Kriening, Chefredakteur von SpaceWatchGlobal

Opinion | Space travel

April 8th, 2026

Europe’s dual bid for the ITU is becoming a strategic risk

Instead of presenting a united front, Europe is dividing itself: Germany and France’s competing bids for the ITU leadership role are weakening Europe’s position – and opening up new opportunities for rivals, says SpaceWatch.Global editor Torsten Kriening. With eight months to go before the election, the pressure is mounting.

By Torsten Kriening

News | Space

April 6th, 2026

Mission “Smile”: Europe and China launch joint mission to study space weather

Despite growing geopolitical tensions, Europe and China are cooperating on the space mission Smile. The goal is to lay the groundwork for early warning systems against geomagnetic storms.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Geopolitics

April 1st, 2026

Japan: Macron pitches Europe as a reliable partner

During his Asia trip, Macron is presenting Europe as a stable partner in uncertain times. He is strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea in a bid to build a strategic axis between the continents.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Space

March 25th, 2026

Satellite technology: Why China is investing in African space programs

In its new Five-Year Plan, China has clearly stated its ambition to become a leader in the space industry. The African continent plays a key role in this endeavor.

By David Renke

Feature | Space

March 24th, 2026

Satellite technology: Why China is investing in African space programs

China’s ambitions extend beyond Earth into space, and Africa is an important partner in that effort. It is clear that China is also pursuing a deliberate strategy in the space sector.

By David Renke

News | Space

March 12th, 2026

Space: Detecting dangers to satellites more quickly

If spacecraft are on a collision course, swift action is required. This means that their trajectories must be tracked precisely. New systems can also detect targeted approaches. One such system has been developed by Munich-based start-up Vyoma.

By Ralf Nestler

News | Space

February 23rd, 2026

Head of the German Armed Forces Space Command Maj. Gen. Michael Traut aims to “significantly promote” microlauncher ecosystem

The bottleneck in the German Armed Forces’ space plans remains launch capacity. The head of the German Armed Forces Space Command does not yet consider US capabilities dispensable.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Der Astronaut Ulrich Walter nimmt beim Raumfahrtkonzern OHB am «MoonTalk» zur Gründung der «European Moonport Company» zur Entwicklung von Hochtechnologien für den Mond teil.

Opinion | Space

February 19th, 2026

Security in space: The race for resilient satellites

Spacecraft in geostationary orbit are vulnerable to espionage and, ultimately, to destruction. Low Earth orbit offers greater resilience. However, deploying large-scale systems there requires substantial funding, time and close international coordination – creating a strategic dilemma.

By Ulrich Walter