Major Ariane 6-order from Amazon to launch-service-provider Arianespace: MT Aerospace AG expects good order prospects

. MT Aerospace is a technology leader in lightweight structures using metal and composite materials. Contact[...] engine as well as the forward and aft structures of the solid boosters come from Augsburg," says Ulrich[...] 06. April 2022 Press Release Major Ariane 6-order from Amazon to...

Destination Venus part 5: Why a mission to Venus helps us to deepen our knowledge about Earth

for living beings on the Earth because of its chemical properties. In metabolic processes, it plays[...] . Its development processes are very interesting for us. The Earth’s two closest neighbors, Venus and Mars[...] temperatures it is gaseous. So far, no substance whose properties match those of...

Hyperspectral satellite EnMAP ready for orbit

will be providing us with unique data for this,” says Hans-Peter Honold, senior project manager for EnMAP at OHB[...] will be responsible for archiving, processing and validating the satellite data and making it available for scientific[...] work? Engineered at the OHB “Optics and Science” space...

Space Encounter: A satellite from Germany launches a new era in Earth observation

EnMAP will make to understanding the complex processes and feedback mechanisms in the Earth ecosystem[...] previously not possible in this way. All materials on the Earth's surface reflect sunlight in their own way[...] spectra depicted, it is possible not only to determine materials precisely,...

20-meter moonwalk: How the “Lunar Explorers” photographic work of art by Michael Najjar found its way to OHB

material. The wonderful lunar composition can now also be admired at OHB. What makes this image so special[...] to illuminate things from different perspectives. Working with scientists and engineers is enormously important[...] panorama which engulfs the viewer. I have known Marco Fuchs for a...

Boeing and MT Aerospace expand transatlantic cooperation

processes. The Augsburg-based company is now also responsible for the holistic, high-precision[...] 3D manufacturing process of the aluminium-lithium alloy dome segments for the cryogenic hydrogen tank of the EUS[...] a safety-critical element, which is why the highest quality standards apply to ...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

are materialising as states and companies continue to request authorisation for launching and placing in orbit[...] ," says Dr Charlotte Bewick , aerospace engineer and Head of Scientific Missions Department at OHB[...] on guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management What if all the means...

“Max Valier” nano-satellite successfully launched

from Luxspace for picking up and processing global ship data is also included in the high-tech package. Last[...] from special materials using 3D printing and will be tested and qualified on this mission for future[...] of a satellite for school students OHB founder Christa Fuchs and her late...

OHB System AG awarded contract for the development phase of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 Next Generation

Guerrucci (Project Manager), Bent Ziegler (Lead System Engineer) and Dr. Stephan Holsten (Head of the Earth[...] to develop the next generation of Sentinel-2 satellites for the European Earth observation programme[...] current Sentinel-2 satellites, in orbit since 2015 and 2017, are already provi...

OHB Italia and ESA sign the contract for Comet Interceptor mission study

. As the comet approaches Earth’s orbit, it will release pristine materials that have been unaltered since[...] and trailing materials and the plasma environment.  “Comet Interceptor is an exciting and challenging[...] one main satellite and two small probes that will fly together towards a...