Space Encounter: Space missions are a question of existence for humanity

Admittedly, “Starshot” is still only a vision for the future. The construction of this super laser poses[...] to the primordial human urge to discover new habitats, the pure instinct to conserve the species leads[...] . However, as the optimist I consider myself to be, I assume that people’s...

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

is constantly looking for new pioneers around the entire would and in all corporate segments. Read more Career[...] at the European Space Agency (ESA). Today, Thomas Reiter is a consultant to ESA Director General Jan Wörner[...] of space flight. Today, consciousness of the Earth’s vulnerability...

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

of New Space in Germany. Many innovative companies are active in this field. Then, in consultation[...] to be considered at various levels. We are in close contact with each other on this issue and support this where[...] location whether we have a launch site or not" Joachim Lang, Director...

Destination Venus Part 7: How OHB intends to bring scientific instruments into the atmosphere of Venus

to the constant mixing of the atmosphere, this restriction of the sampled area has little influence on the quality[...] low figure, but even this value can only be achieved if the phosphorus-hydrogen compound is constantly[...] of the compound in the atmosphere of an Earth-like planet is consider...

ARIANE 6 launching facilities: development of mechanical systems fully on schedule

in the construction of the ground facilities at the European Space Center in Kourou. This new contract marks a further[...] of the mechanical systems for the launching facilities for the new ARIANE 6. The contract had been awarded[...] .    Contact for media representatives: MT Aerospace AG Nivart...

Space Encounter: Why earth observation is essential

use sensors that require a satellite constellation of their own. In this sense, I am also very pleased[...] . What’s more, it makes it possible in the first place to gain new insights into the condition of the earth[...] on how we handle resources, the condition of crops such as cereals or trees...

There’s quite a lot going on up there: space debris is becoming an ever bigger problem

into the Earth’s atmosphere by either constructing the satellite in such a way that it enters and burns[...] to consider: we will need more fuel and hence larger tanks, nozzles and much more. Do you also know the places[...] we use in satellites burn-up during re-entry. However, there are some...

Space Encounter: How OHB's IPO led to greater transparency

company, including OHB, constantly needs new, competent employees. In the wake of demographic change[...] levels is also one of the main consequences of going public as a medium-sized family business. Our IPO[...] by means of quarterly and annual reports as well as a sustainability report. I cons...

How exactly is MT Aerospace entering the hydrogen era?

for us in lightweight construction and thus in mobility applications. What new projects or cooperations are planned? Can[...] with it. This goes hand in hand with the awareness that our daily actions and decisions and the consequences[...] in components. OHB represents the European space industry...

Space Encounter: Alexander Gerst, ISS and the benefits of satellite technology

by Andreas Mattfeldt, the member of parliament for the constituency of Osterholz. In addition to a discussion[...] industry. Consequently, employers are in fierce competition with each other for the best minds[...] to show great consistency. Gaining as much experience as possible at the beginning...