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[...] is changing, something which in turn has an impact on biodiversity and ultimately determines whether certain[...] of change and uncertainty as to how the world should move forward, an...

The crisis makes the need for space technology more obvious

companies in Germany must prove their ability to act in the further course of this unprecedented challenge[...] do to meet such a challenge? I have, of course, been talking a lot about this issue with my friends[...] initial irritations about how to deal with restrictions in the supply chain or...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 4: How TU Delft contributes to the geoengineering consortium established by OHB

a personal interest in geoengineering? Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges[...] challenges. And solving such major technical challenges, or at least trying to contribute to a solution[...] , has a special appeal; that's one of the reasons I became an engineer. And in this...

Space Encounter: New self-confidence in space

changes are quite different. Aschbacher succeeds outgoing German Jan Wörner, whose contract expired[...] that governs NASA initiatives and missions. New approaches for current space challenges Nevertheless[...] space challenges with new approaches and fresh approaches. I very much welcome this,...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

," says Dr Charlotte Bewick , aerospace engineer and Head of Scientific Missions Department at OHB[...] .   Dr. Charlotte Bewick, Head of Scientific Missions Department at OHB. ©OHB [...] or rules of the road implemented? The result would be, quite clearly, an incredible chaos

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

other in terms of their composition: Whereas Io is characterized by pronounced volcanism, Europa[...] , the darker belts are low-pressure areas characterized by downwinds. Ammonia ice is believed to be the cause[...] . The magnetic field constantly traps charged particles from the solar wind and...

Become a space pioneer by joining European space company OHB

hierarchies, so if you are willing to make an active contribution, you can be placed in charge of a team[...] world marks a radical change in your daily routine. New challenges, new faces, new requirements[...] – no matter what you ultimately end up doing after graduating, you’re in for a lot of ...

Exploration of the Universe Part 4 - Does it rain diamonds on the ice giants?

? In many of its characteristics, Neptune is similar to Uranus. With a diameter of almost 50,000 kilometres[...] indeed discover a celestial body which had not previously been recorded on the star charts[...] Herschel initially also thought that the bluish-green disc, which he discovered by chance...

Space Encounter: Increased funding for space technologies benefits climate protection

or for the observation of changes in methane gases in the air, Earth observation missions in space always have one thing[...] and that this insight may possibly force us to change our behavior. With the latest technology in satellite-based Earth[...] observation, these changes can now be measured...

Europe is committed to protecting the Earth

indictment of the previous inaction by politicians to address the consequences of climate change[...] more about the changes in the environment and climate on our planet. This knowledge will enable us to respond[...] more effectively and particularly also more quickly to the changes. In other...