Space Cafe Radio - Navigating Brazil's Space Frontier with Ian Grosner

Brazil's Space Sector: 2025 Shifts and Future Outlook

In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening sits down with Ian Grosner, the Head of the Legal Department of the Brazilian Space Agency, Chair of the Working Group on the Definition and Delimitation of Outer Space of COPUOS, Chair of the Latin American and Caribbean Subcommittee (LAC-SC) of the IAF to discuss the significant shifts in Brazil and Latin America's space sector in 2025. 

Ian provides insights on how the industry has transitioned from a technology-driven model to a market-oriented approach, emphasizing the essential role of satellites in agriculture, climate policy, and security. 

They also talk about the educational impact of small satellite programs, Brazil's progress with the Alcântara launch site, and the challenges faced by the burgeoning space startup ecosystem. 

Join us as we explore how Brazil is integrating space-based data to drive economic and strategic outcomes on Earth.

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 - Navigating Brazil's Space Frontier with Ian Grosner
• 1:58 2025: A Year of Transformation
• 4:16 The New Space Economy in Brazil
• 7:51 Small Satellites and Educational Impact
• 13:07 Alcântara Launch Site: Progress and Challenges
• 16:19 Private Space Sector and Startups
• 19:04 Space, Climate, and ESG in Brazil
• 21:09 Security and Dual-Use Space Systems
• 23:51 Looking Ahead: The Future of Brazil's Space Sector