EDRS-C reached launch site Kourou

of satellites in an orbit that makes them appear to be permanently "fixed" over a network of ground stations[...] . The system is designed to relay data between Earth Observation satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO[...] ) as well as drones and aircrafts and the EDRS satellites in geostationary orbit...

OHB // We.Create.Space.

systems Read more Pia Bausch Space Debris 01. November 2023 Space debris: Earth’s orbit is getting[...] Satellite (AWS), which OHB Sweden successfully placed in orbit as a demonstrator more than a year ago[...] AG develops, builds, launches and operates low-orbiting and geostationary small...

Galileo FOC satellites Danielè and Alizée successfully launched

their planned orbit at an altitude of around 23,000 kilometers. Shortly after they sent their first “sign[...] launch brings the number of OHB-built satellites in orbit to a new total of ten, with a further[...] solutions for space. This includes low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for...

Significant milestone reached: OHB hands over first flight model for MTG weather satellites

that will be positioned in geostationary orbit. From there the satellites record data and transmit it to the ground[...] ), which will operate the MTG satellites in orbit, aims to maintain and further develop Europe's leading[...] order of optical satellites in geostationary orbit for...

Ship ahoy! How LuxSpace uses AIS messages to monitor worldwide shipping traffic

is collected by the satellite in orbit, relayed to a ground station and entered via the Internet into a data[...] are identified each day in Luxembourg. AIS messages are received in orbit © LuxSpace LuxSpace is watching[...] and integrated by OHB are now orbiting around 23,000 kilometers above...

New type of propulsion system for SmallGEO “Electra” variant

DE0005936124) has now been tasked with developing the electric propulsion system and the Attitude-Orbit-Control[...] , the service life of the satellite and the ability to maneuver it to another orbital position can also[...] be enhanced. Moreover, this configuration offers a broad range of...

Four in one go: OHB Galileo satellites successfully launched

at 17.25 hours (CET) and are now orbiting the earth. “These were the four last Galileo satellites[...] from Batch 2 and both the launch and the release of the satellites into their orbits went off without a hitch[...] . Immediately after being released into orbit, the satellites activated their...

OHB reserving capacity with Arianespace for satcom satellite

Heinrich Hertz will be transported to its geostationary orbit at around 36,000 km above the surface[...] of the telecommunications satellite as well as its launch and the preparation of in-orbit operations,” explains Dr. Birreck[...] two goals: Civil: In-orbit verification of new technologies....

HummingSat: OHB Sweden Awarded Contract by SWISSto12

first commercial SmallSat for geostationary orbit (GEO). This collaboration represents an important[...] and competitiveness in the global space economy.  The propulsion systems will enable precise orbital maneuvers[...] of space missions in low and geostationary orbit as well as spacecraft for...

MTG Meteosat Third Generation: Taking a precise look at the atmosphere

, in a geostationary orbit, they will supply more precise weather forecasts for Europe - with a major contribution[...] , in a geostationary orbit, they will supply more precise weather forecasts for Europe - with a major contribution[...] an operating temperature of around 52 Kelvin, about minus...