Antwerp Space selected to develop the communications subsystem for Ariel

. Antwerp Space provides expertise and system solutions for broadband access systems via satellites[...] . Antwerp Space will be responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration[...] ). Ariel is the fourth medium-class mission in ESA’s Cosmic Vision programme. This...

PLATO: OHB reaching for the stars

on the development of the satellite design for the PLATO mission. The integration of the optical payload, which[...] for the PLATO satellite, explains: “This ambitious mission is designed to take exo-planetary science a large[...] challenging performance requirements for our satellite design -...

ESA’s PLATO observatory: OHB System AG readies for integration of 26 cameras

, the satellite will have 26 cameras, which will search for Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars. In order[...] of the instrument and subsequent satellite integration. It has an ISO 8 and an ISO 5 area which can[...] the two and half-ton satellite, the contract also includes support for the...

OHB Digital Connect involved in upgrade of the Sardinia Radio Telescope

(Italy; design of the optical components), Callisto (France; high-power amplifier) and Cospal (Italy[...] of the European Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) network. The telescope was designed and built[...] for the design and installation of the entire signal reception chain and the...

MT Mechatronics awarded a contract for the large precision system for the Ariane 6 launch pad in Kourou

, the MT Mechatronics engineers will initially be improving the design and identifying further cost-cutting potential[...] to its predecessor, the future European launcher will be assembled horizontally. This will save both costs and time

RFA engine reaches next milestone

. "Our advanced engine – along with our low-cost industrial production and our orbital stage[...] – is one of our three key advantages. It allows us not only to reduce costs for our customers, but also[...] increases launch vehicle efficiency while reducing launch costs and minimizing CO2...

Rocket Factory Augsburg secures launch site in Andøya, Norway

with its state-of-the-art staged combustion engine technology. This high-performance engine design, coupled[...] from continental Europe aids RFA in offering its customers the best and most cost-effective launch service[...] with the most cost-effective production techniques possible, is...

Basic research in space: Getting to the bottom of complex plasmas

laboratory designed by OHB System AG for research on board the ISS. PK-4 findings can be used in a variety[...] gas by means of a direct current discharge. PK-4 has been designed to investigate the liquid phase of complex[...] AG. “One highlight is the close cooperation between the cosmonauts on...

OHB proceeds with consolidation phase for ESA’s Asteroid Impact Mission

and navigation form a crucial part of the mission design,” explains OHB project manager Marc Scheper. “First[...] . “It is inspiring to see the progress on the AIM design as NASA continues this innovative collaboration with ESA[...] and cost-effective mission for demonstrating different...

Rocket Factory Augsburg signs further launch contracts

and has launched all of the German Bundeswehr’s SAR-Lupe satellites. Recently, OHB Cosmos demonstrated[...] segment OHB DIGITAL, as well as LuxSpace, the group’s Luxembourg-based satellite manufacturer, both signed[...] experience in launching satellites manufactured by the OHB group for its...