Is there life on Mars?

exist on the planet, says Dr. Klaus Slenzka, Head of the Life Sciences Department at OHB. Read[...] or in the past? Most scientists do not think that we will find active life on Mars today. However, it is quite[...] the Red Planet. Dr. Andreas Winkler, Head of Exploration, Science and Human...

TwoMinutesOfSpace Season 2 - Part 6: Life on Mars and Venus?

2 - Part 6: Life on Mars and Venus? Space knowledge with OHB experts Carsten Borowy and Charlotte Bewick

Destination Venus part 1: Why the existence of life on Venus is very likely

OHB Venture Capital and LuxSpace establishing company in Luxembourg to enable sustainable life in space

the technologies and processes of life sciences. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a close partner to OHB[...] of our activities. Looking forward, we see great business potential in life sciences in space, which[...] . The technical expertise will be provided by Prof. Dr. Klaus Slenzka, Chief Scien...

Inauguration of the new “Optics & Science” OHB Space Center in Oberpfaffenhofen

06. February 2018 Press Releases Inauguration of the new “Optics & Science” OHB Space Center[...] and science missions in the space industry. In an official inauguration ceremony held on April 18, 2016[...] , the new OHB “Optics and Science” Space Center was officially opened in the presence of...

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

and its impact on science The digitization of all areas of life naturally also has an effect on science in all[...] Science must foster its role as the fountain of truth In times of populism and fake news, science[...]  26, 2019. “If knowledge is mature enough to become science, then a crisis must...

Global Leaders In Planetary Science Announce Asteroid Day In Luxembourg In 2017

08. February 2018 Press Releases Global Leaders In Planetary Science Announce Asteroid Day[...] of experts in planetary science, business and government joining from Berlin, Bucharest, Silicon Valley[...] SE and SES as global sponsors. And, we are highly appreciative of Cisco joining Discovery Sc...

Big science and industry join forces to innovate new space technologies

09. July 2018 Press Release Big science and industry join forces to innovate new space[...] of the ILL | Harald REICHERT, Director of Research in Physical Sciences at ESRF. Credits: Serge Claisse 9th[...] in this global and highly competitive sector.    Pooling European science and engineering...

German Federal Minister Scheuer Visits OHB Space Center “Optics & Science” in Oberpfaffenhofen

& Science” in Oberpfaffenhofen     Talks focusing on benefits of space flight for citizens Federal[...] system of invisible life-improvers. These include, for example, road and maritime navigation, position

A visit to OHB: The partners of the “Older employees and the working world” initiative visiting the OHB Space Center “Optics and Science”

and the working world” initiative visiting the OHB Space Center “Optics and Science” Oberpfaffenhofen, September[...] as vocational further education and life-long learning. “These are precisely the themes that we are also[...] to share this knowledge are of key importance for us. Similarly, life...

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

Explorer science and research satellites Harmony mission will yield a wealth of new scientific[...] of by delivering valuable data that will benefit Earth system science and climate research. We are thrilled[...] information about ocean–atmosphere coupling, ice dynamics and land deformation for s...

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

still produces possible life on Venus, it is high time to send a scientific mission there. To find out[...] 20. October 2021 "It's going to be an exciting time for planetary science." Astrophysicist[...] life. The discovery of the phosphorus-hydrogen compound phosphine in the atmosphere of...

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

, some scientists suspect that life might exist on Venus. However, most of them are not focusing[...] conditions. As recently as in September 2019, Michael Way of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Science presented a study[...] of the environment. Researchers at the Russian Academy of Sciences...

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

"It's going to be an exciting time for planetary science." Astrophysicist Dr Michael Joseph Way from NASA Goddard Space[...] to our understanding of the greenhouse effect and provided scientists with insights into the climate[...] to find traces of life there? It was long thought that life...

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

was on 14 December 1972. That was almost 50 years ago. In that time, technology and science have advanced enormously[...] that this story sounds intriguing. However, it feeds more on the approaches of science fiction and Hollywood than[...] where people will stay in rotation to explore the deep...

3D Printing of living tissues for space exploration

Bremen, 26. April 2018 . The Life Sciences unit of the space and technology group OHB SE has been[...] into 3D printing of living tissue for space. Dr. Klaus Slenzka, Head of Life Sciences, is very proud to have[...] University of Dresden and OHB’s life sciences subsidiary Blue Horizon Sàrl....

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

: #DestinationVenus 20. October 2021 "It's going to be an exciting time for planetary science[...] to search for life in the atmosphere of Venus to be feasible in the short term Venus Express, the last[...] . The scientific instruments used for this purpose were largely adopted from the Mars...

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

science." Astrophysicist Dr Michael Joseph Way from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center explains how[...] though the expectation to find life on the planet is unrealistic from her perspective. Dr. Ehrenfreund[...] , as an astrobiologist, do you think that extraterrestrial life will be discovered at...

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

20. October 2021 "It's going to be an exciting time for planetary science." Astrophysicist[...] from a scientific point of view speaks against this. Venus and Earth are sister planets, meaning that studies[...] the final state of the climate change currently taking place on Earth? And can...

OHB expands activities in the NewSpace sector with the founding of Blue Horizon Deutschland

by technologies and processes from the field of “life sciences”. At the Luxembourg site, Blue Horizon is currently[...] in the development of our activities. We see great business potential in life sciences in space, which particularly[...] of experience in this area," says Klaus Slenzka, Chief S...

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

. It is a scientific mission that hopes to find traces of life on Mars or, to be more precise, under the surface[...] upswing as well as being a heyday of art, culture and science. Whether or not this development will repeat[...] sciences in this respect. Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco...

How MT Mechatronics is using radio telescopes to help answer the major questions of interest to humanity

exist on the planet, says Dr. Klaus Slenzka, Head of the Life Sciences Department at OHB. Read[...] for planetary science." Astrophysicist Dr Michael Joseph Way from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center explains[...] by astronomic research: Where do we come from? How did humanity and life arise?...

OHB awarded ESA contract for Dream Chaser Spacecraft study

and physical sciences, biology, the Earth, and the universe. However, sooner or later the end-of-life[...] , International Space Station utilisation, planetary science, space sciences, space life and physical sciences[...] in space science and technology. 4SPACE has a network of highly experienced...

#DestinationVenus Part 9: What insights can we expect from the new Venus missions?

20. October 2021 "It’ll be an exciting time for planetary science" Astrophysicist Dr Michael Joseph Way[...] meet my fellow humans in a science setting. Are you currently working on a research paper on Venus[...] , the International Space Science Institute in Bern, Switzerland. And each of the...

Protein Out of Thin Air: OHB to make revolutionary technology with Solar Foods for future astronauts

-Based Science Model The first eight-month study phase will focus on developing a ground-based science[...] hydrogen, oxygen, and CO₂ which are being produced directly by the crew or through the life support system[...] was commissioned, OHB has been developing, operating, and maintaining scientif...

Technology demonstrator SPECTRODemo returned from the ISS

and reliability of the optical subsystems. Exobiology: Tracing How Life Changes in Space Exobiology deals[...] with the question of life in space and investigates, among other things, the effects of space[...] -biological samples. To this end, scientists have so far used the ISS via the EXPOSE...

The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

impressed by the lunar landing, it really captured my imagination. I was also a huge fan of all the science[...] areas. In the science fiction shows that you say you enjoyed watching as a child, these limitations were[...] , climate change has given rise to an understanding of the vulnerability of...

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

science." Astrophysicist Dr Michael Joseph Way from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center explains how[...] is a senior researcher at NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Studies. His current scientific interest[...] the water? To find traces of life? Yes, we believe that water, that liquid water is...

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

in space. Exobiology: the question of life in space The interdisciplinary science of exobiology, which[...] and non-biological samples. Up to now, the exobiology and space science research community[...] “Optics and Science” in Oberpfaffenhofen with the many years of ISS payload experience of the...

We.OHB. Part 9: A motivator of junior staff with a soft spot for black holes

science at the University of Bremen on a voluntary basis. In this course, we are exploring applications[...] engineer for a good year. A holder of a doctorate in computer scientist, he talks in the latest part of our[...] is always open to development proposals. Do you have a motto in life? Of...

Space Encounter: Space missions are a question of existence for humanity

as it showed that manned missions to planets were no longer merely science fiction phantasies. All of a sudden[...] on science missions. Are there exoplanets in the universe Take ESA’s “ Plato ” project, for example. The aim[...] stamp, were launched into space on board our Max Valier science...

DIGITAL

more ...   Blue Horizon Sárl Blue Horizon specialises in the application of life science technologies and methods[...] information from Earth's orbit and from the depths of the universe and provide scientists with unique data. Through[...] to revitalise disturbed landscapes on Earth and develop...

ESA’s PLATO observatory: OHB System AG readies for integration of 26 cameras

ourselves here at the OHB Space Centre for Optics and Science. Our new facilities are a testimony to our[...] commitment to science missions with their great need for flexibility, and to Bavaria as a space technology[...] Is the Earth unique or has life also developed elsewhere? Oberpfaffenhofen,...

TwoMinutesOfSpace Part 15: A new mission to Venus?

of space Are you guilty of binge-watching science series as a child? Then we recommend our new series[...] for the presence of extraterrestrial life in our solar system. Enjoy watching!   To protect your personal data[...] fuel. More TwoMinutesOfSpace 02. December 2021 Life on Mars and Venus? -...

OHB contributing to definition phase for Venus mission EnVision

Sciences Department at OHB. Read more #DestinationVenus 11. November 2019 "It is a sensible idea[...] 08. November 2019 "Life on Earth is not the measure of all things" At first glance, Venus is a planet[...] with hostile conditions. Nevertheless, life could exist on the planet, says Dr. Klaus...

OHB celebrates successful launch of the Hera mission

science experiment. One of the highlights of the mission will be the deployment of two CubeSats in deep[...] from the rocket, Hera sent her first sign of life from space at 18:13 CEST. There was great cheer from all[...] Press Release OHB celebrates successful launch of the Hera mission Asteroid...

ExoMars 2016 lifted off from Baikonur

in the implementation of the full ExoMars-Program. We are very proud to be part of this ambitious international science[...] will then enter orbit around the Red Planet ahead of its exciting multiyear science mission. It will also serve[...] as a data relay for the second ExoMars-Mission,...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 6: Why framing matters when communicating about geoengineering

interview, she explains the importance of framing for science communication in general and for communication[...] the required machines in more detail. What is the significance of framing for science? I think that outside the social[...] and communication sciences, only a few academics know what...

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

, it has only held this distinction since last year. Astronomers from the Carnegie Institution for Science[...] the inner planets from the outer ones. For life on Earth, this is an extraordinary stroke of luck, because[...] beneath the surface of the ice moons Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, scient...

High school students

... Studying "Automation/Mechatronics" at the Bremen University of Applied Sciences Completing a practice[...] from the electrical engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering modules at the university Completing[...] qualification with very good grades in technical subjects (including...

OHB celebrates the successful launch of EnMAP

more precisely than ever before.” In Germany the OHB teams in Bremen and at the Space Center “Optics and Science[...] is under the scientific direction of GeoForschungszentrum Potsdam (GFZ). Three DLR institutes and facilities have been[...] and validating the satellite data and making it...

Next step Gaia-X: OHB companies involved in project for digital transformation of the aerospace industry

by representatives from business, science and politics. The ultimate goal of Gaia-X is to create a decentralised[...] and efficiently throughout the entire life cycle of a project or product." COOPERANTS was officially launched[...] lifecycle of space or air vehicles. This will serve to increase...

OHB now also with a key role in the second ExoMars mission

, Roscosmos, for the purpose of searching for traces of life on the Red Planet. OHB carrier module for a safe[...] were launched in 2016. Successfully commenced at the end of last year, the TGO scientific mission[...] the search for traces of life on Mars. In addition to the carrier components...

Galileo FOC satellites Danielè and Alizée successfully launched

, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems and experiments for human[...] of life” to the ESOC Control Center in Darmstadt. Over the next few days, the two satellites[...] and built by OHB System AG have been successfully launched on board a Soyuz launcher,...

Space Encounter: Alexander Gerst, ISS and the benefits of satellite technology

and to arouse interest in subjects such as science and technology at schools. And here, too, astronauts[...] from this that we have to search even more intensively for people to take the lead in the STEM (science, technology[...] . Since his return, he has been inspiring people with his...

All systems go! EnMAP launch date confirmed by SpaceX

to the Earth observation satellite was developed and built at the OHB Space Center “Optics and Science[...] the capabilities of German space science and industry. The mission called for new developments in many areas[...] the first phase of the satellite’s life in space,” reports OHB project...

Exploration

Exploration & Science As part of various projects, OHB is closely involved in space research[...] both as a supplier and as a prime contractor. This area comprises planetary science, fundamental[...] work. In this way, they create new technological approaches and new opportunities for science,...

Sign of respect

, December 3, 2018. Starting today, a square in Bremen commemorates the life and work of the entrepreneur[...] major scientific mission PLATO. “PLATO will be searching for answers to the time-old question[...] . “This is a wonderful tribute to the life’s work of my late husband, for which I am...

Great visions with small satellites

and chemical propulsion S/S and AOCS S/S for a wide range of missions from Low earth orbit, science[...] . However, in my life I have always progressed by taking many small steps and so I have gradually moved[...] transformation, it is already being practised in Sweden and pervades all aspects of...

From the self-made satellite to the OHB team

scientific approach. OHB engineer Hartmut Claus “We have short-listed ten teams out of 20 applications who[...] on the underlying scientific approach,” says OHB engineer Hartmut Claus, who is also a lecturer at technical[...] and happy events At the age of 22, Mahmoud Elsirafy was living the good...