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

OHB awarded contract for studies under the EU earth observation program “Copernicus”

08. June 2018 Press Releases OHB awarded contract for studies under the EU earth observation[...] on becoming a reliable and skilled partner to Europe for earth observation in the long term as we already[...] systems and instruments for earth observation applications, as well as the...

OHB Earth Observation Satellite EnMAP to be launched in April 2022

Earth observation satellite EnMAP (Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program), the first hyperspectral[...] a sought-after partner in European Earth observation programs. The data and images from space will provide[...] , the Earth can be observed in unprecedented detail in the future," says Dr....

OHB Italia awarded contract for Earth observation constellation IRIDE

07. December 2022 Press Release OHB Italia awarded contract for Earth observation constellation[...] programme for Earth observation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It will provide geospatial services at national[...] , optical, panchromatic, hyperspectral and infrared sensors. Main target of the...

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...

OHB developing its own satellite platform for earth observation missions

11. March 2020 Press Release OHB developing its own satellite platform for earth observation[...]              Earth observation missions help us not only to produce spectacular images, but also to better understand[...] by developing its own earth observation platform. The core element of this...

OHB Sweden and Satlantis signed contract to build Earth observation satellites

is the right sweet spot for the most competitive infrared solution for Earth observation based[...] 16. September 2022 Press Release OHB Sweden and Satlantis signed contract to build Earth[...] observation satellites The microsatellites will be based on OHB Sweden’s InnoSat platform Mr. Juan...

OHB and Satellogic sign MoU for the development of joint Earth observation applications

) with Earth observation (EO) data and satellite company Satellogic Inc. (Satellogic) to explore opportunities[...] with Satellogic, we will further expand our Earth observation capabilities and we are very proud[...] an important milestone in Satellogic’s mission to democratise access to Earth ob...

OHB signs contract for the realisation of payloads for the European Earth observation Mission CHIME

for the European Earth observation Mission CHIME Hyperspectral satellites to complement Copernicus programme[...] satellites of the Earth observation mission CHIME under a subcontract from Thales Alenia Space[...] of the European Earth observation program Copernicus and is intended to contribute...

For the sake of our planet: Detailed Design of new Earth observation satellites commences

23. May 2022 Press Release For the sake of our planet: Detailed Design of new Earth observation[...] to tackle climate change: The CO2M mission of the European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus aims[...] by the European Space Agency ESA two years ago for the realisation of this special Earth...

OHB wins ESA contract for a study to implement radar-based Earth observation from geosynchronous orbit

the implementation of a radar-based Earth observation mission from a geosynchronous orbit. Known as “Hydroterra[...] for the tenth Earth Explorer: Harmony (formerly Stereoid) is a radar mission for the observation of ocean[...] 12. November 2019 Press Release OHB wins ESA contract for a study to...

Earth Observation: OHB System AG selected for the definition phase of the next optical Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission

Press Release Earth Observation: OHB System AG selected for the definition phase of the next[...] . "With this broad spectrum, S3NGO will become another powerhouse in the field of Earth observation. We are delighted[...] that ESA has once again expressed its confidence in our expertise in the...

OHB Italia signs contract worth EUR 168.2 million for the realization of an earth observation satellite with Luxembourg

for the realization of an earth observation satellite with Luxembourg  October 10, 2018. Representatives of OHB

All tests in space successfully mastered: Earth observation satellite EnMAP impresses with top-quality data sets

02. November 2022 Press Release All tests in space successfully mastered: Earth observation[...] has been tested and calibrated ¬- the Earth observation satellite EnMAP of the German Space Agency[...] in Earth Observation "With the hyperspectral data of the environmental satellite, the condition...

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...

Asteroid research for the protection of planet Earth

Events catering to all age groups will be held at science centers, planetariums, observatories, museums[...] 26. June 2019 Press Release Asteroid research for the protection of planet Earth June[...] enter our planetary system each year. Nine hundred potentially hazardous Near Earth Objects

Protecting the Earth from threats from outer space

25. June 2020 Press Release Protecting the Earth from threats from outer space June 30 is Asteroid[...] for life on Earth. I consider Asteroid Day an important platform to promote public awareness on this topic[...] to us so that we will be able to act on day X when an asteroid actually sets...

Space for Earth - OHB SE at the ILA 2024

Press Release Space for Earth - OHB SE at the ILA 2024 Berlin/Bremen, 4 June 2024[...] of "Easy Access to Space", "Safeguarding Humanity", "Protecting Planet Earth" and "Boosting Digitalization[...] obtained will be used to prevent future asteroid impacts on Earth. Following the successful...

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...

OHB Contributing to ESA’s Earth Explorer Mission FLEX

, Director Earth Observation, and adds: „We have acquired a lot of expertise, i.e. with the instruments[...] 07. February 2018 Press Releases OHB Contributing to ESA’s Earth Explorer Mission FLEX OHB System[...] AG was contracted to play a substantial role in the European Earth Explorer mission...

OHB CEO Fuchs: Asteroid research to protect the Earth

in Luxembourg. ESA and the European Southern Observatory will be producing their own live segment on June[...] , planetariums, observatories, museums, schools, theaters, libraries, town congress halls and in public places[...] 26. June 2018 Press Release OHB CEO Fuchs: Asteroid research to protect...

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

OHB supplies instrument for ESA's ninth "Earth Explorer" mission

. Knowledge gaps to be closed Observing the Earth from space is one of the most important functions performed[...] , Head of Earth Observation and Science at Airbus Defence and Space UK said: "Airbus looks forward[...] to working with OHB to deliver this critical ESA Earth observation mission to...

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

JUICE will communicate with Earth using technology from OHB subsidiary Antwerp Space

14. April 2023 Press Release JUICE will communicate with Earth using technology from OHB[...] subsidiary Antwerp Space European Space Agency launched Juice to observe Jupiter and its three large ocean[...] of the main contractor, Airbus Defence and Space. The Communication Subsystem will...

ISS to OHB: Technology demonstrator SPECTRODemo transmits first data set to Earth

set to Earth SPECTRODemo during interface testing. © OHB Bremen/Oberpfaffenhofen, May 3, 2019[...] transmitted a first data set from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. SPECTRODemo[...] conditions on biological samples. Exposure platforms in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with the possibility...

Blue Horizon completes funding for Green Earth Program large-scale test in Morocco

Short Notice OHB's subsidiary Blue Horizon completes funding for Green Earth Program large-scale[...] test in Morocco Betzdorf, 5 December 2024 – The Green Earth Program of Blue Horizon, owned by OHB Venture Capital

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 company OHB has won a €280 million contract to develop two new ESA Earth Explorer science and research satellites

Member OHB System AG, und Simonetta Cheli, ESA Director of Earth Observations Programmes, sign[...] Earth observation satellites part of ESA's FutureEO programme. The contract was signed today[...] by Simonetta Cheli, ESA Director of Earth Observations Programmes, and by Rüdiger Schönfeld, Board...

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...

Space Encounter: Increased funding for space technologies benefits climate protection

being taken in satellite-based climate and environmental monitoring in space. Earth observation missions provide[...] or for the observation of changes in methane gases in the air, Earth observation missions in space always have one thing[...] be needed to obtain all this data at measuring points...

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

-based Earth observation, these changes can now be precisely measured and tracked. This enables[...] important pillar of this strategy is the European Earth observation mission "Copernicus", the EU's second[...] that Copernicus links satellite-based Earth observation instruments with data sources...

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

of Communications Günther Hörbst, he talks about how Earth observation is changing the perspective on Planet Earth[...] on all of humanity. Is it conceivable that with Earth observation satellite technology this effect could[...] space companies. Career portal What is the greatest benefit of Eart...