Space Encounter: Why the exploration of space makes sense, but the colonisation of other planets does not

in and for space are on the edge of what is technically feasible. They take many years from the initial idea[...] was on 14 December 1972. That was almost 50 years ago. In that time, technology and science have advanced enormously[...] technology used and the waiting time after landing for a...

OHB SE establishes new subsidiary OHB Venture Capital GmbH

, May 23, 2016.  Space and technology group OHB SE (Prime Standard, ISIN DE0005936124) has established a new[...] phase of companies active in technologies and services closely related to space. OHB Venture Capital

Satellite communications subsidiary in Austria specializing in M2M and IOT

in M2M and IOT Bremen, Bregenz May 11, 2016.  High-tech group OHB SE (Prime Standard, ISIN[...] fastest growing markets in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Here in Austria

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

these propellantless re-entry techniques with particular interest at the Center. At the Space Debris Center[...] and life on earth would no longer be imaginable without satellite technology. Catastrophes? Oh dear! Have[...] . Also in this subject there are strict rules that we have to adhere to....

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

employees, in infrastructure, in new technology, and possibly also in takeovers, if a reasonable opportunity[...] the company can then grow by conquering new markets, making acquisitions, investing in new technologies[...] , as a leading technology company, will remain attractive enough for young,...

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

humans back on the Moon to test technologies for future voyages to Mars. Unlike in the 1960s, several[...] to use in technologies that generate cleaner energy, produce better food and generally create less waste. Exploration[...] 25. November 2022 Germany demonstrates claim to technology...

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

one begins in 2023 and ends in 2025. From a technical point of view, a launch is possible in 2026[...] on the agendas of space agencies due to the technical challenges involved and the lack of scientific incentive[...] are technically challenging. To counter heat and pressure, both NASA and OHB...

Destination Venus part 2: Why a mission to venus can spark the development of new technologies

such as these repeatedly yield new technologies. And this will be no different with a future mission to Venus. Jan Wörner[...] planets in our solar system? Missions to Venus are technically challenging. To counter heat and pressure[...] the development of new technologies. Read more...

EnMAP: A new superhero for the Earth

operations, while the German Remote Sensing Data Center and the Remote Sensing Technology Institute[...] . And what do the “eyes” of Earth observation satellites see? Technical multispectral instruments usually[...] Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership Read more Marco Fuchs Earth...

Destination Venus part 3: Was Venus a twin of Earth millions of years ago?

to make sturdier equipment? Well, we still don’t have the proven technology to build sophisticated enough[...] up to a month. They would use very high temperature electronics and high temperature battery technology[...] we are quite far from developing these kinds of technologies. So in the short...