Space Encounter: Space debris must not become a tool for a new Cold War in space

to increase, especially in low Earth orbit, due to so-called constellations, i.e. swarms of thousands[...] as Chancellor, the new German federal government consisting of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP has officially[...] the infrastructure in space. This would have serious consequences for...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 1: Why OHB is conducting research on geoengineering

such as atmospheric physics, engineering, and ethics. A consortium of seven different organisations from 5 different[...] has changed the Earth and will continue to do so in the future – what matters is the direction[...] to conduct a study on geoengineering? Tomas Hamann: In February 2019, OHB...

What ESG (Environment + Social + Governance) means for the OHB Group

is an incredibly wide-reaching topic. With sustainability, we consider all three areas grouped under ESG[...] focus on environmental aspects and thus, primarily on our energy consumption and our direct CO2[...] the topic even more into OHB’s daily routine so that sustainability is taken into cons...

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

changed. To return to Goethe’s words, we are again seeing today that consensus in science is no longer all[...] and classification very clearly in society’s consciousness. It is an important instrument of cooperative federalism[...] to do with digital communication, but also with the fact that it...

The crisis makes the need for space technology more obvious

we have to consider measures such as company holidays or short-time working at other OHB locations depends[...] on the country or region, the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate. Almost all states and governments[...] are not affecting us to the same extent. In the space sector, we are...

Small but powerful: Microsatellite ESAIL gets ready for launch

for use in a constellation. Among other things, that boosts reliability. If one satellite fails, others can compensate[...] for it. ESAIL was actually conceived as a demonstration mission for a future satellite constellation. In your[...] not have to be a dream. OHB is constantly looking for new...

Space Encounter: The new Cold War in space: Here's how it affects the succession of the ISS

and construction of a Russian station For me as a space entrepreneur, this decision was of course somehow[...] would not remain without drastic consequences for many international projects – including the aerospace[...] will fulfil the current contracts until 2024, after that they want to pull...

Space Encounter: Bremen consolidating its “City of Space” reputation as the host of the IAC 2018

Bremen consolidating its “City of Space” reputation as the host of the IAC 2018 The IAC in Bremen[...] considerable progress. The HERA mission on which OHB is currently working, will be exploring the twin “Didymos[...] that the world’s largest congress touching on all areas and aspects of space...

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

. While the zones have a lighter color and constitute high-pressure areas with internal upwinds[...] . The magnetic field constantly traps charged particles from the solar wind and from Jupiter's moons. Once[...] the sun more than the terrestrial planets. It consists almost entirely of gases,...

"Environmental monitoring from space will assume a dimension we cannot even imagine at this time."

that, looking at the future, we may possibly even use sensors that require a satellite constellation[...] that the concept works. What potential do you look at when you consider the environment and climate? As far[...] on all of humanity. Is it conceivable that with Earth observation satellite...