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

in the 17th century and reached everyday use towards the end of the 18th century. The energy[...] sufficient force to drive a wind turbine. The advantages of this type of energy generation are obvious[...] electrical power. This energy is to be generated by solar cells and stored in...

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

), landfill sites and the energy sector. As methane only remains in the atmosphere for a comparatively short[...] of global warming. A first step in this direction is the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector[...] emissions. Earth observation satellites can detect methane plumes...

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

from its energy supply, this method is only of limited suitability for the search for life. For this reason[...] must be able to fly against the winds blowing in the atmosphere. This requires energy that can[...] is reflected by the clouds and can therefore be used for to generate additional ener...

How exactly is MT Aerospace entering the hydrogen era?

of an electric drive system for the generation of electric energy and propulsion. This would include, for example[...] , decentralised energy generation in the municipal sector. Therefore, aviation may well be an incubator[...] the demands of energy supply systems of municipalities, cities,...

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

focus on environmental aspects and thus, primarily on our energy consumption and our direct CO2[...] the development of renewable energies. And we adapted the drinking water supply in Bremen

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

it is the Ukraine war, the energy crisis or the climate crisis – space technology offers important strategic[...] that Germany has acted as a driving force in this. For despite the enormous costs caused by the energy

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

speed and solar radiation also provides the energy industry with important[...] information for the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources. Soil analyses using hyperspectral technology provide

Destination Venus part 4: What could a mission to Venus look like?

are extremely demanding – both financially and in terms of energy requirements. In some cases, the technology[...] as high as the Earth’s. This makes the use of solar-electric motors, which draw their energy from solar[...] , so that not only the upper side but also the lower side of the...

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

and helium. The crucial difference to the sun is its mass. Stars like the sun release radiant energy over[...] the poles at high speed. Because of their high energy, they are able to knock electrons out of atoms[...] of its atmosphere. One special feature of the mission is that the energy it...

Lunar Gateway: Why the European Refuelling Module is a gamechanger for exploration missions

: one is a chemical propulsion system and the other is a weaker but more energy-efficient electric propulsion system[...] relatively low ionisation energies, is non-toxic and also inert, which means that the metallic components

Into the unknown: How Comet Interceptor will study a comet that has not yet been discovered

to the spacecraft, which means that despite their small size they carry a lot of energy and can easily destroy[...] with a dust shield consisting of several layers of different materials. This allows the energy

Space Encounter: We are running out of time

, switching to alternative energies or climate-friendly living and eating habits. The core problem[...] would be needed to shield around 2 % of the sun's energy. However, the effects on the local climate

The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

amount of energy that we could only derive from quantum physics in order to exceed the speed of light[...] . This would equal the energy of the sun. The other way to travel far into the universe would be simply

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

they are likely to land and with which kinetic energy in order to be able to reduce the risk of damage and injury

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

for logistics, the financial system and energy networks. All these core areas of the global economy would

Exploration of outer space: In search of the origins of our existence

to use in technologies that generate cleaner energy, produce better food and generally create less waste. Exploration

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

for Economic Affairs and Energy and OHB will primarily focus on climate change and its impact on all ecosystems

Ten Questions for Rocket Factory Augsburg

to traditional engines, oxygen-rich staged combustion results in less wasted energy. A traditional gas-generator

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

specifically to mitigate the effects of climate change until humanity has found ways to meet its energy needs

Dusty business: Why lunar dust poses a special challenge

to generate less energy or give off less heat. A good example of this is NASA's Mars rover Opportunity, which

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

of the German micro-launcher industry? The Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi) supports companies

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

in the absence of light, solar energy and surrounded by sulphur vapor – was also considered to be a sensation

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

to Venus: Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo used the planet's gravity to lose a little orbital energy

EASI-STRESS: Non-destructive analysis of residual stress in components

, there are also companies from the mobility and energy sectors involved. The project is coordinated by the Danish

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

at the center of these changes. We will need energetic hands and bright minds for this new chapter as well

Space Encounter: Europe must be careful not to lose out

via them. Without data from navigation satellites, chaos would also break out in energy networks

EnMAP: Making the invisible visible

baby will perform well; after all, we have invested a great deal of energy in teaching it. With EnMAP

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 3: What is geoengineering?

. Combined with energy production from biomass, the net carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere can

50 years after the first moon landing: Interview with former astronaut Thomas Reiter

it into hydrogen and thus energy, electrolyze it and produce oxygen for breathing. This is important because

Milestones

business professional, she was full of energy. After initially considering the possibility of opening

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

that you will succeed is the greatest enemy of the actual goal. A certain measure of paranoia is helpful. It is only