Europe is committed to protecting the Earth

, the protection of our planet. The “Fridays for Future” movement, for example, has developed into a worldwide[...] unprecedented concern across the planet over the condition that the Earth will have in the year 2100[...] is committed to encouraging more conscious use of the Earth’s resources....

"It will make a significant difference for Germany as a business location whether we have a launch site or not"

part of the economy and society and why he is convinced that a mobile launch platform in the North Sea[...] such a spaceport, a mobile launch platform at sea, could be implemented. The market estimate is that by 2028 10,000[...] are also possible from a platform in the North Sea, which offers...

Into the unknown: How Comet Interceptor will study a comet that has not yet been discovered

for the development of the platform, explains what Comet Interceptor is about and why small-body research is not only[...] AG in Bremen for more than two years and fulfils the role of Platform Systems Engineer for the Comet[...] ? Challenging, but not impossible. With Comet Interceptor, the...

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

. In addition, he played a major role in the development of the Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule rockets[...] , it's about a backup plan if something happens here on Earth. Mars is certainly not yet the ideal place[...] for us humans, but at the moment, it's the only planet we can reach. It's...

MTG Meteosat Third Generation: Taking a precise look at the atmosphere

Satellites). OHB’s involvement covers responsibility for all six satellite platforms, two IRS (infrared[...] satellite. At its Bremen site OHB has manufactured and tested the first satellite platforms for the MTG[...] instrument and platform to form the complete satellite is the preparations for...

50 years after the first moon landing: Interview with former astronaut Thomas Reiter

and possible elements for the Lunar Orbital Platform, we at least have the possibility of gaining a seat[...] in the future. The purpose of the Lunar Orbital Platform is to land people on the surface of the Moon[...] , but you don’t see the planet as a whole in space. That’s one of the...

OHB sponsors parabolic flights for paraplegic student

in Oberpfaffenhofen, seen the site and been shown the PLATO instrument in the clean room. Now she is looking forward[...] an astronaut and fly into space one day. Besides space, sport plays a big role in her life. In the past[...] are my passions and what motivates me. Sport then fell away to a...

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

such as: Is there life on other planets? How did the universe come into being? What do other worlds look like[...] . Mars, Venus or the Moon – if you could book a package tour to one of these planets, which one would[...] for me. When will we see the first commercial space stations on other planet...

The Twenties will be a decade of increased human activity in space

from the EU, now firmly planned for the end of January, and the further development of the trade conflict between[...] production methods. It is true that governments will always play a central role in space activities[...] and scientific pursuits on the Moon. In my view, this is also true for...

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

Soyuz rocket from the European spaceport Kourou (effecting the cancellation of the planned launch of two[...] of 416 million dollars for it. One of these planned stations is called "Orbital Reef" and is being led[...] could also serve as hotels for space tourists. What is planned for LEO in the...