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

to conduct a study on geoengineering? Tomas Hamann: In February 2019, OHB hosted an in-house innovation forum[...] of work to further elaborate the concept. What did this further elaboration of the idea look like? We conducted[...] has changed the Earth and will continue to do so in the future...

Space Encounter: We are running out of time

warming is progressing at an alarming rate. That is why I have commissioned an OHB team to conduct a study[...] and considered in detail in the usual annual reviews. I am sure that 12 October will also appear in these reviews[...] Station ISS. The construction of the ISS also brought together...

Milestones

business professional, she was full of energy. After initially considering the possibility of opening[...] in weightless conditions. © OHB OHB contributed 14 research units to the German-Russian MIR 92 mission. © NASA[...] viable, he was convinced of precisely the opposite. His ideas and vision...

Billiards in space - DART and Hera

in the number of known asteroids. Since the 1990s, the search for asteroids has been conducted using automated[...] into play. It will arrive at the Didymos system in 2026 and conduct a detailed investigation of the impact[...] to its own instruments, which will detach from the probe after...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 4: How TU Delft contributes to the geoengineering consortium established by OHB

mission design or any engineering project goes through, but in a very condensed way. It's a very unique[...] concepts for space-based geoengineering. Geoengineering Future 27. May 2021 "To decide whether[...] students and supervises two student projects contributing to the geoengineering consorti...

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

has made a convincing commitment to the importance of space at the just concluded Ministerial Conference[...] and missions over the next three years. Germany contributes the largest share to the ESA budget As the owner[...] is contributing the largest share of the ESA budget, EUR 4 billion, as it...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 5: How OHB has been working on the subject of geoengineering in 2021

Concept drawing of a solar sail in space. To influence the climate, countless very similar-looking[...] . At the beginning of 2021, a consortium was formed with various research groups to examine the topic from different[...] angles. At the end of the year, project manager Tomas Hamann looks back...

“The first major stage has been completed” - Interview with Dr Wolfgang Paetsch

with exploring what a next generation of Galileo satellites might look like. Parallel studies were conducted[...] system, the sensors, the signals. All basic functions need to work normally. These tests are conducted[...] someone on hand who is able to act quickly should something go wrong with...

Space Encounter: Despite the Corona pandemic: 5 reasons why space industry will continue to gain importance in 2021

pandemic: 5 reasons why space industry will continue to gain importance in 2021 December 22, 2020. What[...] significantly more from the Corona consequences than others. And that is why, at the end of the year[...] the crisis comparatively well - both in terms of the consequences for our...

Space Encounter: Europe's security is also defended in space

speech at the start of the World Climate Conference in Egypt that I wholeheartedly agree[...] mentioned the consequences of climate change on a side note rather than loudly denouncing them. And now[...] . The fact that the 2022 World Climate Conference ends when the triennial ESA Ministerial Confe...

Destination Venus part 6: Mechanical rover or atmospheric probes? How do you explore one of the most hostile planets in our solar system?

to bring measuring instruments into the planet's atmosphere and conduct an in-situ search for traces[...] Artistic representation of NASA's AREE concept. By dispensing with sensitive electronics[...] alone. Another conceivable answer would be: from a distance. However, since the constan...

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

of how we want to conduct space travel in the future and how Europe can prove itself in international[...] Space Encounter Company A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space "I am convinced[...] political reality in the context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. With a...

The crisis makes the need for space technology more obvious

on the country or region, the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate. Almost all states and governments[...] are not affecting us to the same extent. In the space sector, we are mainly dealing with long-term contracts, which[...] that there could be delays in the awarding of contracts. ...

Space Encounter: Science must foster its role as the fountain of truth

of different disciplines. For example, it can then provide insights into how the condition of forests[...] it is more relevant than ever. For in these confusing times in which we live today, scientific discourse has also[...] changed. To return to Goethe’s words, we are again seeing today that co...

LuxSpace and ORBCOMM awarded with multi-year contract by European Maritime Safety Agency

07. February 2018 Press Releases LuxSpace and ORBCOMM awarded with multi-year contract by European[...] service framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Headquartered in Lisbon[...] , Portugal, EMSA is one of the largest consolidators of AIS data and is responsible for...

Space Encounter: Bremen consolidating its “City of Space” reputation as the host of the IAC 2018

Bremen consolidating its “City of Space” reputation as the host of the IAC 2018 The IAC in Bremen[...] that the world’s largest congress touching on all areas and aspects of space travel is taking place in Bremen[...] . What counts as far as IAC is concerned is the important role that Bremen plays...

High school students

support from our training staff. The lectures, which are held on site at OHB, are conducted by experts[...] from our specialist departments. In contrast to conventional study programmes, you will also earn money[...] built a Mars rover , which they are constantly developing. They also work on...

How small satellites made in Bremen could be used to detect methane sources

Elevated methane concentrations detected with the MAMAP2D sensor over coal mining sites[...] proposal for a small satellite constellation for the analysis of methane emissions and their sources[...] gas emissions are mentioned in the context of climate change, most people immediately think of...

Space Encounter: The new Cold War in space: Here's how it affects the succession of the ISS

would not remain without drastic consequences for many international projects – including the aerospace[...] will fulfil the current contracts until 2024, after that they want to pull out for good and set up their own[...] station in space. I could well imagine that they will first uncouple their...

Safety first: OHB subsidiary Digital Solutions in Graz tracking down jammers with GIDAS

over ESA with this expertise. GIDAS is a joint project conducted in conjunction with the Joanneum[...] or impossible. This could have fatal consequences during the landing approach of an aircraft. 11. August 2020[...] altitude again with its turbines spinning. What has happened? In the tower, air...

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

. The composition “lunar explorers” is celebrating the research conducted on the moon and the twelve moonwalkers[...] at work, conducting experiments. The picture is structured chronologically, with Apollo 11 on the left and Apollo[...] the original negatives as a basis, I created a fictitious...

Space Encounter: The story of a good idea

idea "It is the logical step for OHB to have invested in UNIO" 30 October 2023. I follow the constantly[...] from the stock market. Obviously, in the course of these considerations, I have also reflected again and again[...] on the reasons that led us to take the step onto the capital market in...

Pioneers of space: the new path to space

© OHB New Space 16. April 2018 Pioneers of space: the new path to space CONVERSATION WITH TRITON[...] of space flight. In a conversation, he explains how the work of a space company sometimes resembles a start[...] develops small satellites. Originally, I wanted continue working on rocket...

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

on all of humanity. Is it conceivable that with Earth observation satellite technology this effect could[...] to depict reality in a confident and independent way in order to know what is true. Political[...] , will be confronted with the question of how long-term developments can be assessed and...

Muscle work in space: Training plan à la OHB for Alexander Gerst

-board session has been conducted in June, Alexander Gerst’s back, arms, legs and feet were tested. Watch[...] for the neuromuscular status when exposed to long term continuous microgravity,” says Antonella Sgambati, Senior System[...] manned safety constrains need to be satisfied to assure the...