Pioneers of space: the new path to space

I remained at LuxSpace, where I was able to work on an experiment for the International Space Station ISS[...] as there are private weather stations on the earth offering data, so too is this conceivable for satellite-based[...] of space flight. In a conversation, he explains how the work of a...

Germany's eyes in space – The SAR-Lupe and SARah satellite reconnaissance systems

without violating the sovereign rights of other states. This means that information can be collected safely[...] and comprises three satellites and two ground stations. Unlike SAR-Lupe, not all SARah satellites are identical[...] of images can be recorded per day. Furthermore, the use of several...

Artemis, the Gateway and the future of humanity in space

and from there on to the final destination. But the Gateway is not just a transfer station. As a space station inhabited[...] to the ISS, the Gateway will consist of various modules that will be gradually assembled into a space station[...] of the Artemis 4 mission and will then fulfil the...

Muscle work in space: Training plan à la OHB for Alexander Gerst

for the neuromuscular status when exposed to long term continuous microgravity,” says Antonella Sgambati, Senior System[...] and an objective assessment of muscle status as well as their efficacy important. The experiment is being funded[...] , it’s part of the daily routine on board the...

Space Encounter: Europe must be careful not to lose out

. Here, companies from the United States are years ahead. It will be very difficult to catch up again[...] fed by the fact that even some 60 years after the start of human spaceflight, it still is a great[...] examples. But there are now countless startups around the world that are working on...

"Spaceflight in Europe has always been different from spaceflight in America"

create that, even with state money. You have to let it develop. And that is what has happened[...] . I admit that it was helpful to have these funds. The problem with state funding is that they offer no room[...] in the US and how Space X has become the company that sets standards. Mr....

Welcome back on planet Earth Matthias Maurer!

Space Station always in sight: When Dr. Marco Berg, Head of Human Space Flight and Exploration at OHB[...] with the space station for years. His department develops and supports a number of experiments and modules[...] "MyotonPRO" and measures the state of the muscles, e.g. how stiff or how...

Exploration of outer space: In search of the origins of our existence

for me. When will we see the first commercial space stations on other planets, and what influence[...] to live on a space station without water and oxygen? This calls for a highly sustainable solution[...] . Speaking of the United States, you worked for a long time in a very responsible position...

Ten Questions for Rocket Factory Augsburg

02. April 2020 Ten Questions for Rocket Factory Augsburg OHB start-up aims to revolutionize[...] Factory Augsburg (RFA), which aims to impress the market with a self-developed mini-launcher. If the stage[...] standing in the way of the first launch at the end of 2021! This completes the OHB...

Space Encounter: Science must foster its role as the fountain of truth

in mind and wish to add and insert the special.” The statement is a good 200 years old and yet[...] government and the governments of the German states in matters of science, research and higher education[...] government and the German states. They are in a continuous dialog on the central...