Space Café Radio - Space Security in the High North: A 2025 Retrospective with Christian Hauglie-Hanssen

Space Threats and Nordic Perspectives on Security: In-Depth with NOSA's Christian Hauglie-Hanssen

Join us in this insightful episode of Space Cafe Radio, where host Torsten Kriening talks about the critical role of space in security and defense from a Nordic perspective with Christian Hauglie-Hanssen, CEO of the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA). He shares his reflections on 2025 and sheds light on Norway's space-related contributions to NATO and the European Commission. 

Hauglie-Hanssen discusses key programs like the Arctic Surveillance Program and the Arctic Satellite Broadband mission, emphasizing their impact on national and regional security. They also talk about the evolving space strategies in Europe and the United States, Germany's significant investment in space defense, and how these moves shape the broader geopolitical landscape. 

Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2026 for Norway and its partners.

Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.global

Chapters

• 0:00 Space Cafe Radio - Space Security in the High North: A 2025 Retrospective with Christian Hauglie-Hanssen
• 0:47 Reflections on 2025: A Pivotal Year in Space
• 2:57 Space Threats and Nordic Perspectives
• 4:10 Political Attention and Space Strategy
• 6:53 Space Security and Deterrence in the High North
• 10:01 Norway's Civil-Military Space Cooperation
• 14:41 International Space Cooperation and NATO
• 18:18 Norway's Contributions to ESA and National Programs
• 26:45 Looking Ahead to 2026