#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...

OHB sponsors parabolic flights for paraplegic student

conducts experiments in weightlessness during parabolic flights Space flight has always been[...] around the corner: on 14 December, Michi will take part in parabolic flights in the USA and conduct[...] : How the OHB community NextGen creates connections Read more Career 26. August 2024 PhD at OHB

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 3: What is geoengineering?

scientific consensus on this for decades. Nevertheless, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions[...] are progressing very slowly. And this despite the fact that the consequences of global warming are becoming[...] . What does geoengineering look like in practice? There are a variety of ideas...

EnMAP: Making the invisible visible

can be detected very accurately by means of hyperspectral remote sensing. For example, the condition[...] by one and the same sensor. This includes water quality, the condition of forests, local methane concentration[...] , it will be possible to assess the condition of forests more accurately. As...

We.OHB. Part 8: Our work is a bit like reading a glass ball.

orbits towards LEO mega-constellations. These can consist of up to thousands of satellites. Consequently[...] secure data communications. The business model underlying mega-constellations is really quite different[...] of my work on mega-constellations I am very active in New Space and start-ups....

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

a special role in this context, as images can be taken from space from any point on the Earth's surface[...] in the event of a conflict. Dynamic situations, such as the war in Ukraine, require constant and targeted[...] to satellite constellations As this situation increasingly turned out to be a...

What ESG (Environment + Social + Governance) means for the OHB Group

is an incredibly wide-reaching topic. With sustainability, we consider all three areas grouped under ESG[...] focus on environmental aspects and thus, primarily on our energy consumption and our direct CO2[...] , as we are convinced that many of our products contribute to dealing with climate...

There’s quite a lot going on up there: space debris is becoming an ever bigger problem

of our optical instruments. For these we have to conduct complex simulations to compute where[...] The amount of space debris in orbit continues to increase. © Spacejunk3D, LLC 06. March 2019[...] and the contribution OHB is making to reducing it. Space junk – why do we even care about it? Isn’t...

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

discipline in business conduct than would perhaps be the case with another form of family-run corporation[...] levels is also one of the main consequences of going public as a medium-sized family business. Our IPO[...] the company can then grow by conquering new markets, making acquisitions,...

Dusty business: Why lunar dust poses a special challenge

of the mission. In this interview, Dr Axel Müller, Lead Expert Cleanliness and Contamination Control at OHB[...] of avoiding contamination on technical components are not applicable. It is not for nothing that NASA[...] properties. It can also contaminate optics and settle on solar cells and...

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

that the company is in good condition as he has the most to lose. Family-run companies avoid certain dubious things[...] to be willing to work for smaller margins as long as the company is in good condition. This is because[...] © OHB 21. March 2018 “Family-owned companies are islands of...

Space Encounter: Why the exploration of space makes sense, but the colonisation of other planets does not

of view, there are certainly 1,000 good reasons to conduct research there and possibly even to set[...] into the vastness of space is an invaluable contribution to further and deeper understanding of how the universe[...] life exists beyond Earth? Exploration provides answers to fundamental...

Destination Venus part 2: Why a mission to venus can spark the development of new technologies

universities to bring measuring instruments into the planet's atmosphere and conduct an in-situ search[...] on the surface Jan Wörner, ESA Director General, is convinced that a mission to Venus would directly benefit[...] 9, 2005. The data collected by the probe in the atmophere of the...

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

to bring measuring instruments into the planet's atmosphere and conduct an in-situ search for traces[...] us with information about our Earth Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, CEO of the German Aerospace center, is convinced[...] and it is difficult to conceive of life based on elements other...

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

into the planet's atmosphere and conduct an in-situ search for traces of life. Due to the extreme[...] of the compound in the atmosphere of an Earth-like planet is considered an indication of the existence of life[...] discussed on Twitter. After the press conference of the Royal Astronomical...

Exploration of the Universe Part 4 - Does it rain diamonds on the ice giants?

astronomer and musician Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel. Before that, Saturn was considered to be the outermost[...] it for a star in the constellation of Taurus and catalogued it accordingly as "34 Tauri". Friedrich Wilhelm[...] and was devised by the German astronomer Johann Bayer. According to his...

Sparkling clean!

, upholstered furniture and carpets, which contributes to the formation of house dust in the form of fine[...] be serviced and contaminations increase the probability of malfunctions occurring during the planned lifetime[...] prone to failure due to contamination, as conventional lubricants cannot...

Europe is committed to protecting the Earth

unprecedented concern across the planet over the condition that the Earth will have in the year 2100[...] that concerns societies in Germany and Europe, and perhaps even worldwide, in equal measure: namely[...] indictment of the previous inaction by politicians to address the consequences of...

Great visions with small satellites

Fredrik Sjöberg and Benoit Mathieu (from left) signing the contract for the Arctic Weather[...] future in a spirit of optimism and self-confidence OHB is kind of like an extended European family[...] . It is not uncommon for employees to move from one location to another in order to continue their...

We feel it is beyond the pale to be denounced as enemies of freedom

could be the answer. However, the public widely condemned the attack, there was a lot of sympathy[...] confrontation is strongly condemned across party lines and across all walks of life. In a situation like[...] us all, the workforce is at least considerably unsettled, and in some cases also...

OHB Digital Solutions’ customer-centric view of the world

potential and his idea of a “customer-centric view of the world”. Congratulations on your new position[...] things to continue. What products have the greatest potential? First and foremost, I see two applications[...] in real time, an application in the area of autonomous driving is also conceiv...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

, but gives an impression on the congestion of space. ©ESA Space Debris Space Safety 10. May 2022 SPACEWAYS[...] satellite mega-constellations are currently being set up or planned, things are getting tight and also[...] , the European Commission is funding the SPACEWAYS project with a consortium...

Space Encounter: A spaceport in the North Sea would catapult Germany into the future as a location of the aerospace industry

, sometimes complex course corrections have to be made immediately after launch, which consumes[...] in the European Union, which excludes launches from Norway and Great Britain. In short, there is no convenient[...] significantly increase our market access. I am firmly convinced that launchers...

"It will make a significant difference for Germany as a business location whether we have a launch site or not"

location whether we have a launch site or not" Joachim Lang, Director General of the BDI, is convinced[...] Congress last October. In an interview with OHB's Head of Corporate Communications Günther Hörbst[...] part of the economy and society and why he is convinced that a mobile launch platform...

Educate, Entertain & Inspire: How the OHB community NextGen creates connections

community NextGen creates connections The mood over coffee at the OHB Spacelounge canteen is very good[...] connections, which is why all OHB employees are always welcome at our events. We have set an internal age[...] & Inspire” values the opportunity to participate and make an extraordinary con...

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

and Saturn Is it possible to land on the gas giants? Up to now we have concentrated on the inner planets[...] the sun more than the terrestrial planets. It consists almost entirely of gases, primarily hydrogen[...] a long period of their evolution by converting hydrogen into helium. This nuclear...