OHB SE establishes new subsidiary OHB Venture Capital GmbH

06. February 2018 Press Releases OHB SE establishes new subsidiary OHB Venture Capital GmbH Bremen[...] subsidiary known as OHB Venture Capital GmbH. The new subsidiary has its registered offices at OHB’s new site[...] under the roof of OHB Venture Capital GmbH, which has been created for this...

Space Encounter: I am convinced that with KKR we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space Champion

industry has always been characterized by enormous capital requirements. Space is the technology[...] , European company All these strategic goals require a sustainable capital base[...] Family, and the Management Board of OHB, expressly welcome KKR's offer. KKR will subscribe to a capital

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

, this is often not possible. Therefore, they resort to another possibility, namely to get capital from the stock[...] , we have not diluted the family's share of the share capital. In other words, OHB has always managed[...] for OHB also derives from the certainty that it will be possible to make...

Space Encounter: The story of a good idea

at the ideas the founders are putting into practice and, above all, how venture capital is responding to them[...] on the reasons that led us to take the step onto the capital market in the first place. I continue to believe[...] in the broad spectrum of innovation capability. Of course, I'm also...

Supervisory Board

was responsible for various capital market transactions and tech IPOs in the investment banking department[...] of Sal. Oppenheim's capital market transactions in the technology sector and other sectors - including[...] , including internal audits; the financial reporting to the shareholders, the ...

What is EnMAP capable of?

© OHB EnMAP Earth Observation 28. December 2021 What is EnMAP capable of? How the German[...] capable of? The OHB team has summarized the most important questions and answers about the German[...] hyperspectral satellite. What is EnMAP capable of? The spectrally high-resolution images created by...

Germany's eyes in space – The SAR-Lupe and SARah satellite reconnaissance systems

capabilities, Germany was heavily dependent on its NATO partner, the USA. From individual satellites[...] . What capabilities do radar satellites have? The five satellites in the SAR-Lupe constellation[...] different flight manoeuvres depending on the mission scenario: in strip-map mode, the...

Space Encounter: Bezos' audacious ride into space will give new impetus to useful space technology

Dutchman Oliver Daemen, crossing the boundary into space. After just over ten minutes, the capsule, which[...] to get into the capsule himself. He made the frontrunner - and was rewarded. "Best day ever[...] ," he therefore rightly cheered, completely without exaggeration, when the capsule made...

Locations

Capital GmbH Wessling, Germany info@ohb-vc.de   OHB Information Technology Services GmbH Bremen

What is Galileo capable of?

© OHB Galileo 06. April 2022 What is Galileo capable of? HOW THE EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION[...] the satellite navigation system is capable of and what benefits it offers for humankind. You can find out[...] more about Galileo at OHB System Dr. Czech, what is the Galileo satellite navigation...

Destination Venus part 4: What could a mission to Venus look like?

technological capabilities, it would be quite possible to engineer a probe able to withstand the pressure[...] is not even available today. Capacitive heat accumulators would be another way of overcoming the heat[...] . Depending on the capacity of the heat accumulators, this would cause the...

Space Encounter: What does normal mean in abnormal times?

will have to make a strategic assessment of the capabilities that must be maintained in the Union[...] the "Crew Dragon" arrived at the ISS and the space capsule docked as planned. It was the first time since[...] of the capsule and the suits, I see a completely new approach. Where earlier...

Milestones

for the space industry. Together with Hans Steininger from Apollo Capital Partners, they bought MAN Neue[...] its focus step for step towards space. Its first foray was the MIKROBA drop capsule and experiments[...] expanded with experiments in microgravitation research, encompassing the MIKROBA...

Satellites

FOC satellites (Full Operational Capability). ESA in this case acts on behalf of the European[...] and further services it shall provide.   * The Full Operational Capability phase of the Galileo programme[...] in the middle part of the atmosphere. Once these spacecraft are operational, their...

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

to see when it arrives at the next port. However, as AIS is an open source signal, the ship captain can also[...] quickly.  Some captains also use AIS as means of protection as it demonstrates to the surveillance[...] Batch 3 FOC (full operational capability) satellites, 24 navigation satellites...

Space Encounter: Family businesses are islands of stability in society

to act on a less tactical basis oriented to the needs of the capital markets. As a family-run company

10 questions and answers about Galileo

Batch 3 FOC (full operational capability) satellites, 24 navigation satellites designed, engineered[...] , providing brief answers to them. 1. What is Galileo capable of? The satellites transmit signals that can[...] has been received. 8. When will full capacity be reached with all 34 OHB...

Space Encounter: Europe must be careful not to lose out

capital for this rarely comes from Europe or even Germany. Space start-ups need more support[...] on board the Crew Dragon capsule will set off in the direction of the ISS. And the fascination is not only

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 3: What is geoengineering?

Capture and Storage   Idea: Technical methods are used to remove carbon dioxide from industrial[...] from the air ("Direct Air Capture"). The captured carbon dioxide is then stored in geological formations (e.g[...] be reduced. Disadvantages: Carbon capture reduces the efficiency of power plants,...

Luxembourg – a small country that plays a big role in space

-up fund Orbital Venture Fund came into existence at the end of 2019. It has seed capital of EUR 70 million

5 Questions and Answers about the MTG - Meteosat Third Generation weather satellite programme

. In addition, OHB is also the prime contractor for the MTG-S Mission. 2. What is MTG capable of? The MTG[...] . This is how weather forecasts for Europe will become more precise. 3. What is the Imager capable

The crisis makes the need for space technology more obvious

will ensure long-term capacity utilization despite the crisis. But let us not delude ourselves: In a few weeks[...] remains capable of acting under the conditions described at the beginning of this report. First of all[...] to remain capable of action. None of us knows at the moment how long this...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 1: Why OHB is conducting research on geoengineering

from the atmosphere. These include the capture and storage of greenhouse gasses using special technologies, but also[...] , the captured CO 2 must be kept out of the atmosphere for a long time. When storing captured CO 2 , for example

OHB SE at the ILA Berlin Air Show

. In addition, the company displays its system capabilities in the field of aerial and mechatronics production[...] at our stand on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 3 p.m.   * The FOC (full operational capability) phase

“Family-owned companies are islands of stability and anchors for continuity”

to the needs of the capital markets. As a family-run company, we are able to take a longer-term approach

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

to Venus safely stowed away in an entry capsule. This capsule will be brought to Venus atop an orbiter[...] . Once in Venus orbit, the entry capsule will be separated from the orbiter and descend

"Spaceflight in Europe has always been different from spaceflight in America"

. Or the participation of employees in the capital. That's all very motivating for people in the US. I know

Space Encounter: I strongly believe in Rocket Factory Augsburg – withdrawal is out of the question

successful in the commercial international market due to its reliability and high payload capacity[...] , in addition to high reliability and scalability of payload capabilities. In the end, Rocket Factory Augsburg

Exploration of the Universe Part 3 - Is it possible to land on the gas giants in our solar system?

objects orbiting Jupiter were only captured over time by the planet's gravity. The Galilean moons[...] captured, particles follow the magnetic field lines on spiral paths and oscillate back and forth between[...] of the primary antenna. One part of the mission also entailed an entry capsule that...

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

of melting polar ice caps and starving polar bears are often used to make people aware of the threat posed[...] by climate change, but for us in Europe, polar bears and the polar ice caps are far away. Nevertheless

ORBCOMM announces commercial service for its final 11 OG2 satellites

from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. After comprehensive in-orbit testing, the 11 OG2 satellites

Germany is a global center for superstition

soon upgrades its capabilities. In fact, it would be even nicer if Europe were to set a new[...] for meteorology. What precisely would such small satellites be capable of? They would have standard channels, i.e

Space Encounter: Missions to Mars will require more infrastructure in space

stations were established on the Canaries, the Azores and Cape Verde. In this way safe sea traffic

Space Encounter: Why we need more funding for space missions

with researchers and scientists to develop those technologies and capabilities that offer the greatest possible

"Environmental monitoring from space will assume a dimension we cannot even imagine at this time."

is reflected most vividly in the now iconographic photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 8, who captured[...] capabilities. But the sounder satellites are where the real progress is being made. Profile measurements

The Flyeye-Telescope – early warning service for the sky

expect an asteroid impact capable of wreaking havoc every few centuries. The more we know about asteroids

The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

impressed by the lunar landing, it really captured my imagination. I was also a huge fan of all the science[...] there for a while. This is different from landing a capsule on the Moon and flying home three days later. If people

Space Encounter: It is only when we view our planet from space that we realize how valuable the earth is.

is captivating the general public with his second stay on board the ISS. An incredible 1.2 million people

Space Encounter: Why earth observation is essential

more accurately and precisely. Researchers and other users will be able to use PRISMA’s capabilities in various

How OHB wants to arouse young people’s interest in a technical job in the space industry with an exciting career experience program

they’re doing and when I am working on topics that captivate me. For this reason, we have four different

Artemis, the Gateway and the future of humanity in space

System (SLS) and the Orion capsule with its European-built service module, as well as commercial landing

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

are not capable of generating this change of consciousness. This all sounds like you think that it’s time to send[...] War was mainly about demonstrating technological leadership and space capabilities. But today things

Is there life on Mars?

AS LITTLE GREEN MEN. AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. ANDREAS WINKLER FROM OHB SYSTEM AG Mars has been capturing[...] have only a limited transport capacity. That’s why the rover does not have the same equipment

The coronavirus crisis will render the world more digital

. With its satellite technology, the space industry is in a position to quickly provide capacities

Space Encounter: We need to awaken the desire for innovation in society as a whole

a solution to a previously unsolved problem. For me, therefore, one of the secrets of innovative capability

Space Encounter: Space debris must not become a tool for a new Cold War in space

crew even had to briefly retreat into the emergency capsules out of concern about a possible collision

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

in the various working groups. We also have to determine which technologies are needed to capture space debris

Space Encounter: A glimpse into the delivery room of the universe

. The effect that captivated the astronauts back then is now commonly referred to as the "overview" effect

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

developing the CO2M programme, a satellite system capable of recording and quantifying carbon dioxide

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

to develop the Falcon 1 and Falcon 9 launch vehicles, the Dragon space capsule and the Starlink constellation