ExoMars TGO reaches Mars orbit while EDM situation under assessment

07. February 2018 Press Releases ExoMars TGO reaches Mars orbit while EDM situation[...] under assessment The ExoMars-Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) with a core module (MTP) designed and built by OHB[...] , has successfully performed the long 139-minute burn required to be captured by Mars and entered an...

OHB and Sierra Space sign MOU for European use of the Orbital Reef space station

08. April 2022 Press Release OHB and Sierra Space sign MOU for European use of the Orbital Reef[...] on the use of the new Orbital Reef space station. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Dr. Lutz Bertling[...] is developing and building the new commercial space station “Orbital Reef”,...

OHB wins ESA contract for a study to implement radar-based Earth observation from geosynchronous orbit

observation from geosynchronous orbit Hydroterra mission to improve predictions of extreme rainfall in Europe[...] the implementation of a radar-based Earth observation mission from a geosynchronous orbit. Known as “Hydroterra[...] and four more are currently under development. The satellites...

#DestinationVenus Part 8: On a flying visit to Earth's closest neighbour

Last month, Venus received two visits from Earth: Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo used the planet[...] to Venus: Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo used the planet's gravity to lose a little orbital energy[...] space probes in quick succession: On 9 August, Solar Orbiter came within 7,995 kilometres of...

There’s quite a lot going on up there: space debris is becoming an ever bigger problem

The amount of space debris in orbit continues to increase. © Spacejunk3D, LLC 06. March 2019[...] be nothing short of a catastrophe if we were no longer able to launch any missions into orbit because of all[...] ? Dr. Charlotte Bewick: Space debris, human made junk in orbit, can pose a great...

Exploration of the Universe Part 3 - Is it possible to land on the gas giants in our solar system?

discovered by Galileo Galilei as early as 1610. They move in orbits close to the planet and are hypothesized[...] objects orbiting Jupiter were only captured over time by the planet's gravity. The Galilean moons[...] that rotates fastest around its own axis. A full orbit around the sun takes...

Launch of the first satellites for ESA’s LEO-PNT demonstration mission Celeste

Zealand. The two small satellites (IOD-1 and IOD-2, IOD = In-Orbit Demonstrator), weighing[...] 20 and 30 kilograms respectively, will test new navigation technologies in low Earth orbit (LEO-PNT = Low Earth Orbit[...] of 30 satellites operating at an altitude of 23,222 kilometers in medium Earth...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

Trackable objects in orbit around Earth: The debris field shown in the image is an artist's[...] the various orbits in inconceivably large quantities and at high speeds - an ever-increasing danger[...] . Especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), where the International Space Station (ISS) is...

ORBCOMM announces commercial service for its final 11 OG2 satellites

from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. After comprehensive in-orbit testing, the 11 OG2 satellites[...] are spaced within three separate drift orbit planes, and the OG2 satellite fleet is now processing over[...] 06. February 2018 Press Releases ORBCOMM announces commercial service for its...

OHB Sweden signs Launch Service Agreement with Rocket Factory Augsburg

observation, space research and exploration. From low-orbiting satellites via geostationary ones and all[...] One for small satellites with a payload performance of up to 1300kg to low earth orbit (LEO). The first launch[...] with a strong customer focus. The orbital stage of the RFA ONE vehicle...