From SpaceX to the OHB Supervisory Board. An interview with Dr. Hans Königsmann

and the Starlink constellation in various leading positions. In 2014, NASA awarded Hans Königsmann[...] Faust? Well, in terms of content and also the number of letters, Faust is the densest book I have[...] across the ocean to discover unfamilar continents, today, we are setting out into space....

Space Encounter: It is only when we view our planet from space that we realize how valuable the earth is.

are following him on Twitter. This week, “Astro Alex” has already held a live press conference during which[...] . In this case, I would definitely consider flying into space as a tourist. In the meantime, however, I remain[...] convinced that the descriptions published by astronauts such as...

Ship ahoy! How LuxSpace uses AIS messages to monitor worldwide shipping traffic

surveillance. This is because conventional surveillance systems, with which authorities control their territory[...] , are installed on the coast and do not have very much penetration. By contrast, AIS can look beyond the horizon[...] , they are not fitted with AIS, but once they have been located,...

Satellites

Commission. OHB System AG as prime contractor and Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) have teamed[...] for the production of the navigation satellites. OHB System AG is responsible for the concept, the satellite[...] The industrial prime contractor for the MTG program is Thales Alenia Space of...

Luxembourg – a small country that plays a big role in space

, he showed courage as this involved a considerable legal risk for him in the face of the mockery and ridicule[...] awareness of the consistently underestimated risk of an asteroid impact, has been taking place regularly[...] 7 million, we are the largest private-sector shareholder. I am convinced...

From the self-made satellite to the OHB team

the contestants. The primary mission is the same for all teams: the satellite must be able to measure air pressure[...] and temperature. Creativity is required for the secondary mission. This year, one team wants to connect the CanSat[...] with the Internet via a ground station, while another one...

OHB facilitating astronomical research

" = "interpretation of the stars"), which uses pseudo-scientific methods to try to establish connections between[...] confined to the ground. Airborne observatories and telescopes placed in space provide access to wavelength[...] lead to constant turbulent mixing of the layers of air near the...

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

and conduct an in-situ search for traces of life. Read more #DestinationVenus 06. May 2020 How do you explore[...] understanding of Earth's closest neighbouring planet. To protect your personal data, your connection[...] that will consist of two parts: an orbiter and a descent module. The orbiter...

Germany is a global center for superstition

. Lots of topics can be conveyed very directly and immediately on Twitter. But isn’t it true[...] are considerably to blame. In Germany, however, there is no significant increase in drought periods in general yet[...] on a regular basis in the future? Before we know exactly how this development co...

#DestinationVenus Part 9: What insights can we expect from the new Venus missions?

to bring measuring instruments into the planet's atmosphere and conduct an in-situ search for traces[...] is going to be an in-situ mission. Its instruments will be able to analyse noble gas isotopes and other constituents[...] and ideally even the timescale of that loss. To protect your...