Space Encounter: Why earth observation is essential

earth observation is essential How satellites are helping us to learn more about the earth April[...] and, associated with this, the need to observe the changes on the earth even more effectively and precisely[...] by collecting data and facts. In this sense, earth observation helps us to learn...

From panchromatic to hyperspectral: Earth observation in a myriad of colors

Copernicus Sentinel Expansion – An addition to the family for the European Earth observation program

Space Encounter: A satellite from Germany launches a new era in Earth observation

© OHB Space Encounter Earth Observation A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space[...] "A satellite from Germany launches a new era in Earth observation" 14 February 2022. In the fight against[...] Center in Florida/USA. From then on, a completely new era of Earth observation will...

TwoMinutesOfSpace Part 8: Is the Earth unique?

Europe is committed to protecting the Earth

is committed to encouraging more conscious use of the Earth’s resources. Earth observation: All planned[...] for action – and have acted on it. The European Earth observation mission “Copernicus” was assigned a budget[...] Europe is committed to protecting the Earth We want to take our fate into...

EnMAP: A new superhero for the Earth

© OHB EnMAP Earth Observation 30. March 2022 A new superhero for the Earth How the German mission[...] research. Starting in spring 2022, the Earth observation satellite will be using imaging spectroscopy[...] to diagnose the Earth’s surface and record environmental changes. EnMAP will become an...

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

: thoughts about time and space A mission to Venus will help us to better understand the Earth[...] The exploration of Earth's closest Neighbor allows us to look into our own future November 1, 2019.  Have[...] to go wrong on Earth for Mars to be considered a better alternative for the continued...

Welcome back on planet Earth Matthias Maurer!

in space. ©ESA/NASA ISS Human Spaceflight 06. May 2022 Welcome back on planet Earth Matthias Maurer[...] six months on the ISS, Matthias Maurer has landed back on Earth. How did you accompany his mission[...] in space? First of all, I am glad that Matthias Maurer landed back on Earth in good...

Space debris: Earth’s orbit is getting cluttered

are particularly suitable for Earth observation missions. Below 400 kilometres, debris objects burn up within a few[...] Earth is surrounded by space debris. © ESA Space Debris Space Safety 01. November 2023 Space[...] debris: Earth’s orbit is getting cluttered How OHB’s Space Debris Centre of...

TwoMinutesOfSpace Part 4: Does the weather in space affect the Earth?

#DestinationVenus Part 8: On a flying visit to Earth's closest neighbour

Last month, Venus received two visits from Earth: Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo used the planet[...] 07. September 2021 On a flying visit to Earth's closest neighbour Two flybys kick off the "Decade of Venus[...] " For a long time, Venus has not been getting a lot of attention. Instead, research...

TwoMinutesOfSpace Part 12: Asteroids - How can our Earth be protected?

- How can our Earth be protected? OHB expert Carsten Borowy shares his knowledge about the wonders

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

in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. © IUP Earth Observation 18. November 2022 BreKliMon: How small satellites made[...] emission reduction strategies. More about Earth observation: Career 26. August 2024 PhD at OHB: Detecting[...] for the Earth Read more

Destination Venus part 3: Was Venus a twin of Earth millions of years ago?

about Venus is that is has a similar size and density - and mass of course – to Earth[...] and there are geological processes on that world which look quite distinct from those on Earth. The geological processes[...] . Even today it is still geologically active in some ways. In that way it...

TwoMinutesOfSpace Season 2 - Part 3: Interplanetary travel routes - From Earth to Mars and Venus

solar system. Learn more: On a flying visit to Earth's closest neighbour - Two flybys kick off

What is EnMAP capable of?

© OHB EnMAP Earth Observation 28. December 2021 What is EnMAP capable of? How the German[...] hyperspectral satellite will provide new insights about the global environment The Earth observation satellite[...] observer" will be launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX to its sun-synchronous Eart...

EnMAP: Making the invisible visible

observation is an “end-to-end” method for earth observation. Rather than a single image, the entire[...] Earth Observation Systems. Photo: Roman Job © OHB More about Earth Observation: Career 26. August 2024[...] 25. November 2022 Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership Read more...

EnMAP: The data specialists

The EnMAP satellite will soon be providing a wide range of data. © OHB EnMAP Earth Observation[...] partner of the EnMAP mission. © Saskia Förster/GFZ More about Earth Observation: Career 26. August 2024[...] 25. November 2022 Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership Read more Marco...

PhD at OHB: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data and AI

. © Pixabay Career Earth Observation 26. August 2024 PhD at OHB: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data[...] emissions. Earth observation satellites can detect methane plumes Satellite data can help the energy sector[...] various Earth observation satellites can detect methane, the spatial...

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

Venus and Earth are sister planets that formed about 4.6 billion years ago. © NASA[...] us with information about our Earth Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, CEO of the German Aerospace center, is convinced[...] that we can learn a lot about our Solar System and our Earth from missions to Venus...

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

of satellites used in the European Copernicus earth observation mission will be able to provide us with findings[...] time and space It is only when we view our planet from space that we realize how valuable the Earth[...] he described his never-ending fascination of viewing the earth at a...

CO2M: Tracking down human CO2 emissions - Part 1

protection and are to be provided by the CO2M satellites. CO2M Satellites Earth Observation 15. July 2022[...] from? The European Earth observation mission CO2M is expected to provide answers to this question. OHB is heading[...] to change this, it is necessary to identify the origin of...

CO2M: Tracking down human CO2 emissions - Part 2

protection and are to be provided by the CO2M satellites. CO2M Satellites Earth Observation 03. August 2022[...] from? The European Earth observation mission CO2M is expected to provide answers to this question. OHB is heading[...] to change this, it is necessary to identify the origin of...

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

© OHB Space Encounter Security Earth Observation Exploration A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts[...] in the operational European Earth observation program Copernicus – it will participate with around EUR 185[...] from Germany participate in research and technology testing at an early stage will...