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

to the primordial human urge to discover new habitats, the pure instinct to conserve the species leads[...] . And so, in the interest of future generations, we must now think about how we will continue to exist as a species[...] year. If this growth continues at the same rate, we will literally be...

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[...] is a true star. At times I felt like I was at a pop concert, with teenagers queuing at the stage[...] October in Bremen during the International Astronautical Congress IAC at the...

Lunar Gateway: Why the European Refuelling Module is a gamechanger for exploration missions

destinations in the future, ESA is contributing a special module to the planned Lunar Gateway space station[...] . For aircraft, in-flight refuelling has been common practice for decades, at least in a military context[...] as a test environment. For attitude and orbit control, the Gateway will...

OHB SE renewing syndicated loan ahead of schedule on improved terms

terms Bremen, May 24, 2016 .  OHB SE (Prime Standard, ISIN DE0005936124) today signed a contract[...] of the contract, OHB SE has been able to benefit from the currently low interest rates and simultaneously place[...] its funding on a solid footing until at least May 2021.  The funding continues...

Welcome back on planet Earth Matthias Maurer!

Weightless squats: Matthias Maurer conducted his exercise sessions wearing the EasyMotion electro[...] time. When it needed a new place, I took care of it." No wonder, Marco Berg has been closely connected[...] , the control unit, the position of some plugs and functions were rebuilt and, of...

The Flyeye-Telescope – early warning service for the sky

of Chaos” also caused some conster­ nation as it is expected to pass us at a distance of around 30,000[...] as I am concerned, our work is always particularly valuable when OHB employees’ expertise can make a meaningful[...] contribution to humankind,” says Marco Fuchs, CEO of high-tech group OHB...

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

at the European Space Agency (ESA). Today, Thomas Reiter is a consultant to ESA Director General Jan Wörner[...] personal data, your connection to the video streaming provider has been blocked. Click to unblock the video[...] of space flight. Today, consciousness of the Earth’s vulnerability to...

Space Encounter: The moon is an exciting target, especially from a research point of view

to the moon soon July 19, 2019. I must confess that I have only hazy memories of July 20, 1969. After all[...] contract. Rather, it was the world’s first privately financed lunar mission, carrying two small scientific[...] and am convinced that it makes a lot of sense to return to it soon,...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 6: Why framing matters when communicating about geoengineering

-founded consortium on geoengineering together with philosopher Prof. Dr. Dr. Norman Sieroka, who teaches[...] change concerns us all. Does that also apply to the topic of geoengineering? Absolutely[...] people are generally in favour of mitigating the consequences of climate change and are also...

Become a space pioneer by joining European space company OHB

INDUSTRY A career in space does not have to be a dream. OHB is constantly looking for new pioneers around[...] -on, constructive and intensive support for research studies. Interns and work students are integrated in our[...] of OHB,” says Marion Scott, head of HR Policies and HR Controlling....