OHB SE at the ILA Berlin Air Show

from SES and ESA for the development of the satellite platform in March. “Electra” is based on the modular SmallGEO[...] satellite platform developed by OHB as part of ESA’s ARTES 11 program. It will also be employed

Great visions with small satellites

in the planned future constellation are to be based on the InnoSat platform. This will make rapid and cost[...] -effective series production possible in the constellation phase. In mid-January, we placed the first InnoSat[...] of up to 20 small satellites by Eumetsat. Our vision is to play a major...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 2: Why geoengineering is becoming a topic in climate research

a good 1 °C warmer on our planet today. But hasn't the climate changed time and time again in the history[...] parameters. Due to interactions with other planets, the configuration of the Earth and the Sun changes[...] of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere come into play. These also occur as...

Space Encounter: The story of a good idea

on the reasons that led us to take the step onto the capital market in the first place. I continue to believe[...] that the stock market is the right place for many ideas and companies. At the same time, I consider the step onto[...] on application possibilities for vehicle-based logistics...

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

time and space It is only when we view our planet from space that we realize how valuable the Earth[...] that you really appreciate just how unique, wonderful and also vulnerable our planet is. From a distance of several hundred[...] the only thing that protects people living on the surface of...

ORBCOMM announces commercial service for its final 11 OG2 satellites

for their applications with their existing platforms. OHB SE (Prime Standard, ISIN DE0005936124) holds a long-time[...] are spaced within three separate drift orbit planes, and the OG2 satellite fleet is now processing over

We.OHB - Part 11: Checking quality with a passion

passion and why curiosity plays an important role in all of this. Obviously, satellites must be tested[...] before they are placed in orbit. What contribution do quality engineers make to this? Viktoria Schöneich[...] then at the test center? During environmental impact testing, the satellite is ...

Space Encounter: Missions to Mars will require more infrastructure in space

the human species in a third world war. He plans to have his spaceship “Big Falcon Rocket” land on Mars[...] a logistical structure in the closer planetary system. This could, for example, include a Moon base where[...] was organised. Life on other planets is subject to considerable constraints....

Artemis, the Gateway and the future of humanity in space

interesting, but also an excellent place to test new technologies. NASA and its international partners[...] from the Apollo programme is the plan to establish a human outpost in lunar orbit. The name of this outpost? Lunar[...] into space at once. So the plan is to bring everything bit by bit...

Space Encounter: Europe's security is also defended in space

Such protection should consist of building autonomous systems in the area of secure communication. The planned[...] Overall, ESA is planning a budget of around 18.5 billion euros for the next three years – although some[...] . I am aware that this is above the previous plans of the German...