Destination Venus part 5: Why a mission to Venus helps us to deepen our knowledge about Earth

us with information about our Earth Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, CEO of the German Aerospace center, is convinced[...] and it is difficult to conceive of life based on elements other than carbon, how likely does this make the existence[...] of life on Venus? I have to confess that I don’t think...

Space Encounter: The moon is an exciting target, especially from a research point of view

and, more particularly, to use the new technological opportunities for scientific exploration. Consequently[...] to the moon soon July 19, 2019. I must confess that I have only hazy memories of July 20, 1969. After all[...] contract. Rather, it was the world’s first privately financed lunar...

From the self-made satellite to the OHB team

A career in space does not have to be a dream. OHB is constantly looking for new pioneers around the entire[...] 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...

Space debris: Earth’s orbit is getting cluttered

. Dr Bewick, what exactly is space debris? Dr Charlotte Bewick: Space debris consists of the remnants of human[...] are looking brighter for the future. Several consortia are working on demonstrator missions and the first[...] , there is space debris. In relation to Earth, there are certain orbits...

PhD at OHB: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data and AI

the atmosphere contains significantly less methane than carbon dioxide (1.9 ppm compared to 421 ppm), it is still[...] is contributing to making anthropogenic methane emissions easier to detect and quantify from space. The main[...] through controlled authorised leaks (venting or flaring) and...

Satellites

in crisis situations and contributes constructively to the operational capability of the armed forces[...] 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 co...

Destination Venus part 2: Why a mission to venus can spark the development of new technologies

on the surface Jan Wörner, ESA Director General, is convinced that a mission to Venus would directly benefit[...] 9, 2005. The data collected by the probe in the atmophere of the planet between 2006 and 2014 contributed[...] development of Earth. Jan Wörner, Director General of the European Space...

OHB SE renewing syndicated loan ahead of schedule on improved terms

terms Bremen, May 24, 2016 .  OHB SE (Prime Standard, ISIN DE0005936124) today signed a contract[...] of the contract, OHB SE has been able to benefit from the currently low interest rates and simultaneously place[...] its funding on a solid footing until at least May 2021.  The funding continues...

Germany is a global center for superstition

are considerably to blame. In Germany, however, there is no significant increase in drought periods in general yet[...] for us to say what the reasons are. What is conspicuous, however, is that certain groups like to use the current[...] . Lots of topics can be conveyed very directly and...

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

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