Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

primarily through the Secure Connectivity programme, a constellation of satellites that will provide secure[...] decided to resume the mission with a new constellation of partners and to launch it in 2028. OHB developed[...] in the exploration missions to the Moon which have been decided on. ESA...

Space Encounter: The story of a good idea

is a start-up founded in 2022 that is driving the development of its own satellite constellation with a focus[...] with its own commercial satellite constellation for industrial communications services in low earth orbit[...] have been found to implement it. At UNIO, I see exactly this suitable c...

Space Encounter: We are running out of time

Station ISS. The construction of the ISS also brought together many nations who, despite their rivalries[...] and considered in detail in the usual annual reviews. I am sure that 12 October will also appear in these reviews[...] questions that arise in this context: what are the long-term consequ...

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

students and supervises two student projects contributing to the geoengineering consortium established[...] forward. How did you become part of the consortium? Tomas Hamann , the project manager at OHB, approached[...] our department secretary with the idea of the consortium , and because of the...

Great visions with small satellites

in the planned future constellation are to be based on the InnoSat platform. This will make rapid and cost[...] -effective series production possible in the constellation phase. In mid-January, we placed the first InnoSat[...] as paving the way for our future growth, as we are hoping to be awarded...

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

to a consortium of European space companies, including OHB. The EU plans to develop a so-called constellation[...] . Because constellations will have to be supplied with replacement satellites much more often. In a few[...] significantly more from the Corona consequences than others. And that is...

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

. 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 on the consortium's activities[...] : Oh, quite a lot actually. When we last spoke, we had just started...

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

major stage has been completed. We have built 22 satellites, and the constellation thus reaches[...] its first nominal completion. What does that actually mean? In theory, a constellation has to have at least[...] operation. At that point, the end of 2018, the constellation will be complete. The...

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....

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

proposal for a small satellite constellation for the analysis of methane emissions and their sources[...] developing a mission proposal for a constellation of small satellites for the analysis of the methane content[...] to transfer the instrument concept to a satellite constellation, this would...

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

around 200 B.C. The mechanism was used to predict astronomical constellations and it is the most complex[...] alone. Another conceivable answer would be: from a distance. However, since the constantly closed cloud[...] that are constantly blowing on Venus. Due to the high density of the...

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

it for a star in the constellation of Taurus and catalogued it accordingly as "34 Tauri". Friedrich Wilhelm[...] of a Greek letter followed by the genitive of the Latin name of the constellation in which the star[...] in the constellation Centaurus. A similar system was developed by the British...

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

to satellite constellations As this situation increasingly turned out to be a strategic disadvantage[...] billion Deutschmarks (around 2.6 billion euros), a constellation of five small radar satellites[...] . What capabilities do radar satellites have? The five satellites in the SAR-Lupe constella...

Milestones

company OHB. OHB constructed its own buildings at the aspiring Bremen technology estate in 1988[...] federal government to respond quickly and independently in crisis situations and makes a constructive[...] business professional, she was full of energy. After initially considering the...

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

and micro-satellites will grow immensely, both for the market of satellite constellations and for smaller[...] launch vehicles will play a less important role in building up such constellations, but they will have[...] their time to shine when individual satellites need to be replaced. Constellat...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

satellite mega-constellations are currently being set up or planned, things are getting tight and also[...] constellations of thousands of satellites, which exponentially increase the congestion in LEO and the risk[...] in space through binding rules. Which effects this will have, for example, on...

Space Encounter: Germany's Internet gaps hamper innovation and damage prosperity

in the future. A dedicated satellite constellation could close gaps For the specific case of covering white[...] satellite constellation for Internet supply. I support this proposal not only as a European space[...] involve a few hundred satellites. So far, there is a danger that such satellite c...

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

mentioned the consequences of climate change on a side note rather than loudly denouncing them. And now[...] of technological tools at their disposal. Climate change and its consequences can only be combated with better[...] Such protection should consist of building autonomous systems in the...

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

Inc., Doosan Infracore America, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., John Deere, Komatsu Ltd[...] ., and Volvo Construction Equipment, as well as end-to-end solutions customers such as C&S Wholesale[...] , Portugal, EMSA is one of the largest consolidators of AIS data and is responsible for...

Pioneers of space: the new path to space

- What can mega constellations like Starlink do? - Part 13 of #TwoMinutesOfSpace with Carsten Borowy[...] were completed relatively swiftly without any bureaucratic constraints. Obviously, this approach[...] and constructing the two VesselSats, the first satellites to be assembled in Luxembourg....

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

to increase, especially in low Earth orbit, due to so-called constellations, i.e. swarms of thousands[...] as Chancellor, the new German federal government consisting of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP has officially[...] the infrastructure in space. This would have serious consequences for...

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

such as atmospheric physics, engineering, and ethics. A consortium of seven different organisations from 5 different[...] has changed the Earth and will continue to do so in the future – what matters is the direction[...] to conduct a study on geoengineering? Tomas Hamann: In February 2019, OHB...

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[...] the topic even more into OHB’s daily routine so that sustainability is taken into cons...

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

changed. To return to Goethe’s words, we are again seeing today that consensus in science is no longer all[...] and classification very clearly in society’s consciousness. It is an important instrument of cooperative federalism[...] to do with digital communication, but also with the fact that it...

The crisis makes the need for space technology more obvious

we have to consider measures such as company holidays or short-time working at other OHB locations depends[...] 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...

Small but powerful: Microsatellite ESAIL gets ready for launch

for use in a constellation. Among other things, that boosts reliability. If one satellite fails, others can compensate[...] for it. ESAIL was actually conceived as a demonstration mission for a future satellite constellation. In your[...] not have to be a dream. OHB is constantly looking for new...

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

and construction of a Russian station For me as a space entrepreneur, this decision was of course somehow[...] 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...

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[...] considerable progress. The HERA mission on which OHB is currently working, will be exploring the twin “Didymos[...] that the world’s largest congress touching on all areas and aspects of space...

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

. While the zones have a lighter color and constitute high-pressure areas with internal upwinds[...] . The magnetic field constantly traps charged particles from the solar wind and from Jupiter's moons. Once[...] the sun more than the terrestrial planets. It consists almost entirely of gases,...

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

that, looking at the future, we may possibly even use sensors that require a satellite constellation[...] that the concept works. What potential do you look at when you consider the environment and climate? As far[...] on all of humanity. Is it conceivable that with Earth observation satellite...

“We want to inspire young people for aerospace jobs at OHB”

. In the light of demographic change, we cannot however rely on the constancy of this situation which can only[...] on the company? Hofmann : Our company is constantly growing within an international environment – yet[...] very high demands of their employers, and are not willing to display a high...

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

as a foundation for implementation. After the IPO in March 2001, we have consistently funded the necessary investments from our[...] a public takeover offer by KKR for all OHB shares. The Fuchs family will not sell any shares. We consider[...] Space Encounter Company A column by Marco Fuchs:...

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

needs to ensure that temperatures are absolutely constant all the time. This requires a number of design[...] measures so that the optical instrument can consistently supply a constant data quality. A SCAN mechanism[...] the technology used in imager instruments has developed considerably. We...

Sparkling clean!

conditions in clean rooms are kept as constant as possible In order to avoid the uncontrolled entry of particles[...] , temperature and humidity are kept constant regardless of the weather outside to ensure that the ambient[...] , upholstered furniture and carpets, which contributes to the...

Europe is committed to protecting the Earth

” also caused some consternation as this asteroid is expected to pass us at a distance of only 30,000[...] indictment of the previous inaction by politicians to address the consequences of climate change[...] is committed to encouraging more conscious use of the Earth’s resources. Earth...

#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[...] is added to the atmosphere in a short period of time than is naturally removed...

The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

on Mars until the 2040s. Why the 2040s? Because this is when there will again be a constellation in which[...] issues... Indeed, but they also raise very practical questions such as what ultimately constitutes[...] that will be quite amazing. Can you give me an example? Life support systems that...

What is Galileo capable of?

satellites so that the constellation can be safely operated over a protracted period of time. The two system[...] and construction of the satellites in Bremen. Dr. Manuel Czech, the head of the Galileo project, explains what[...] to stop working for any reason or access were to be blocked, this...

We.OHB. Part 6 with Jean Lorenz, Team Leader E-AIT: Wanted! Front fighters for space projects

A career in space does not have to be omly a dream. OHB is constantly looking for new pioneers around[...] company OHB A career in space does not have to be a dream. OHB is constantly looking for new pioneers[...] with hardware worth EUR 50 million. Some of the new recruits at OHB had considerabl...

Billiards in space - DART and Hera

or even fatal asteroid impacts on Earth in the future. Compared to the increasingly visible consequences[...] as the test object. Didymos consists of a main body with a diameter of about 800 metres and a smaller body[...] at a speed of about 6.5 kilometres per second. The immediate consequences...

EnMAP: Making the invisible visible

, but it has only one-fifth of the mass. Performance over time can be improved by creating constellations[...] consisting of a telescope and a spectrometer. This is the first time in the Company’s history that we have[...] . As the prime contractor for the EnMAP (Environmental Mapping & Analysis...

Space Encounter: Europe is building an infrastructure of findings with Copernicus

which will need dedicated satellite constellations. In this sense, I am also very pleased that we at OHB[...] scientists to better assess the consequences and thus provide policymakers with recommendations[...] Copernicus missions. I am very pleased that OHB is able to make a significant contribu...

Space Encounter: The Henry Ford moment in spaceflight

. Every mistake is seen as progress, as a welcome contribution to constant improvement. We still have[...] engineering industries. I am convinced that the development and construction of a micro-launcher is no longer[...] was considered suitable for space flight at the time. But as we now know: it...

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

or impossible. This could have fatal consequences during the landing approach of an aircraft. 11. August 2020[...] so called “spoofing”. Interference can thus cause considerable economic loss as well as damage to aviation[...] an airport with the device accidentally switched on, this may cause co...

OHB Digital Solutions’ customer-centric view of the world

, I seek open and honest communications that also include a willingness to accept constructive criticism[...] generator with real-time streaming functionality consisting of a high-quality signal simulator as a hardware[...] potential and his idea of a “customer-centric view of the world”. Congratu...

A mission to Venus will help us to better understand the Earth

, consisting of 96 percent carbon dioxide, and the clouds constantly shrouding the surface of the planet[...] to go wrong on Earth for Mars to be considered a better alternative for the continued survival of human[...] to those of biological molecules on Earth. In addition, scientists do not consi...

The Twenties will be a decade of increased human activity in space

will be implemented over the next few years. When privately financed satellite constellations comprising tens[...] from the EU, now firmly planned for the end of January, and the further development of the trade conflict between[...] optimistic despite the confusing situation in the world. My...

Dusty business: Why lunar dust poses a special challenge

and test them with regolith simulants produced in the consortium. Where does the expertise relevant to this role[...] consortium DEAR project logo. More about the Moon: Pioneers of Aerospace 23. May 2023 Interview with Hans[...] of the mission. In this interview, Dr Axel Müller, Lead Expert...

High school students

built a Mars rover , which they are constantly developing. They also work on real OHB projects[...] 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...

EnMAP: A new superhero for the Earth

). Three DLR institutes and facilities have been tasked with constructing and operating the ground segment[...] satellites observe the Earth, it important to first consider how human sight works. The information carrier[...] , it is evaluated and consolidated with other data sources in complex...