From SpaceX to the OHB Supervisory Board. An interview with Dr. Hans Königsmann

, or to consider propulsion systems basically physics, mechanics, also good software or electronic skills are ver[...] New member of the OHB Supervisory Board: Space expert Dr. Hans Königsmann during the annual[...] with Goethes Faust From SpaceX to the OHB Supervisory Board. An interview with Dr....

Dusty business: Why lunar dust poses a special challenge

into seals and mechanical components and drastically shorten their service life by affecting their frictional[...] and Belgium. The aim of the study is to find ways to remove dust deposits on optical surfaces, mechanisms[...] and seals or to avoid them altogether. To this end, in addition to mech...

OHB facilitating astronomical research

OHB subsidiary OHB Digital Connect (formerly MT Mechatronics) has been building optical telescopes[...] Königsmann: In search of the origins of our existence Read more Exploration 09. December 2022 Lunar Gateway

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

representation of Comet Interceptor. © OHB Italia © OHB Timo Rühl studied Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen[...] : Pioneers of Aerospace 23. May 2023 Interview with Hans Königsmann: In search of the origins of our

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

to explore Earth's nearest neighboring planet with a mechanical rover, OHB is pressing ahead[...] © MT Mechatronics Exploration Innovation 14. May 2018 How MT Mechatronics is using radio[...] of MT Mechatronics, explains the challenge posed by building a telescope and why we can expect...

Is there life on Mars?

to explore Earth's nearest neighboring planet with a mechanical rover, OHB is pressing ahead[...] 4 of our series on the exploration of the solar system. more Exploration 14. May 2018 How MT Mechatronics[...] of Aerospace 23. May 2023 Interview with Hans Königsmann: In search of the origins...

Supervisory Board

Kramer Dr. Hans Königsmann Claire Wellby Raimund Wulf Robert Wethmar, Chairman of the Supervisory Board[...] Königsmann (independent member of the Supervisory Board) Former Vice President of Space Exploration[...] Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Dr. Hans Königsmann, born in 1963, studied aerospace...

Supervisory Board OHB SE

Kramer Dr. Hans Königsmann Claire Wellby Raimund Wulf Robert Wethmar, Chairman of the Supervisory Board[...] Königsmann (independent member of the Supervisory Board) Former Vice President of Space Exploration[...] Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Dr. Hans Königsmann, born in 1963, studied aerospace...

OHB SE's annual general meeting approves dividend increase and elects Dr. Hans-Jörg Königsmann to the Supervisory Board

and elects Dr. Hans-Jörg Königsmann to the Supervisory Board   Bremen, June 1, 2022. At today's annual[...] . Under a further agenda item, Dr. Hans-Jörg Königsmann was elected as an additional member of the Supervisory Board[...] . Thanks to his many years of experience as Vice President of the...

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

: In search of the origins of our existence Interview with OHB Supervisory Board member Hans Königsmann[...] For many years, Dr. Hans-Jörg Königsmann was Vice President of the US space company SpaceX, where he helped[...] . He has been a member of OHB SE's Supervisory Board since 2022. Dr. Königsma...

OHB SE's annual general meeting approves dividend increase of 25 % / Changes in the company's corporate bodies

Board members Raimund Wulf and Dr. Hans Königsmann in conversation © OHB SE Management Board member[...] and Dr. Hans Königsmann follow the Management Board's report © OHB SE Ingo Kramer runs for re-election

Annual general meeting approves dividend payment of EUR 60 cents per share and all nominations for the Supervisory Board

Königsmann and Claire Wellby were each appointed for a three-year term in individual votes), the ratification

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Rocket Factory Augsburg signs agreement with Andøya Space for maiden flight

observation facilities. Andøya Space is owned by the Norwegian government (90 %) and Kongsberg Defence

Corporate Governance Declaration

With Robert Wethmar, partner in an international law firm, and Dr. Hans Königsmann, long-standing Vice[...] of the following independent shareholder representatives: Robert Wethmar, Ingo Kramer and Dr. Hans Königsmann. Act

OHB and China All Access are Partnering to Develop Advanced Satellite Communications Applications for the Chinese Market

Access was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 16 September 2009

Artemis, the Gateway and the future of humanity in space

the exploration of our solar system: Pioneers of Aerospace 23. May 2023 Interview with Hans Königsmann: In search

MT Mechatronics signs contract for Giant Magellan Telescope structure

Camozzi Group, will design and manufacture the 1,800-ton precision mechanism, known as the “telescope[...] 29. October 2019 Press Release MT Mechatronics signs contract for Giant Magellan Telescope[...] a contract with MT Mechatronics (a subsidiary of the listed company OHB SE) and Ingersoll...

ARIANE 6 launching facilities: development of mechanical systems fully on schedule

07. February 2018 Press Releases ARIANE 6 launching facilities: development of mechanical systems[...] of the mechanical systems for the launching facilities for the new ARIANE 6. The contract had been awarded[...] is responsible for planning, supplying and starting up the mechanical systems at...

MT Mechatronics awarded contract for the construction of a 40-meter radio telescope in Thailand

08. February 2018 Press Releases MT Mechatronics awarded contract for the construction[...] antenna and telescope specialist MT Mechatronics GmbH (a subsidiary of OHB SE, Prime Standard, ISIN[...] PR / Communications Tel.: +49 821 505 1033 E-Mail:  pr@mt-aerospace.de   About MT Mechatronics

Important milestone reached in the construction of the Ariane 6 launch facilities

technology group OHB SE, and its Mainz-based subsidiary MT Mechatronics GmbH are constructing the mechanical[...] approved the detailed design for the launch facilities submitted by MT Aerospace und MT Mechatronics[...] and MT Mechatronics have been closely involved in the construction of all...

Further milestone reached in the construction of the Ariane 6 launch facilities

of the technology group OHB SE, and its Mainz-based subsidiary MT Mechatronics GmbH are constructing the mechanical[...] launch facilities (ELA 4) in Kourou in a contract for the French space agency CNES. MT Mechatronics[...] tower with a height of roughly 66 meters. MT Aerospace and MT Mechatron...

MT Mechatronics participating in major Heinrich Hertz mission

20. September 2018 Press Release MT Mechatronics participating in major Heinrich Hertz mission[...] & Marketing at MT Mechatronics © SCISYS Deutschland GmbH Mainz/Bochum September 21, 2018. The Mainz-based[...] company MT Mechatronics Germany, a subsidiary of MT Aerospace AG within the OHB group,...

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

unusual approaches. NASA: Exploring the surface of Venus with a mechanical rover Since the electronics[...] to Venus that uses mechanical components for its basic functions and relies on electronics almost[...] ) and represents a mixture of mechanical computer, military technology first used in...

MT Mechatronics awarded a contract for the large precision system for the Ariane 6 launch pad in Kourou

for the delivery of the precision system for the mechanical ground support equipment MGSE[...] 27. March 2018 Press Releases MT Mechatronics awarded a contract for the large precision system[...] for the Ariane 6 launcher in Kourou, French Guiana, making swift progress. MT Mechatronics is playing...

MT Mechatronics and Max Planck Institute to collaborate on the large-scale radio telescope project SKA

07. February 2018 Press Releases MT Mechatronics and Max Planck Institute to collaborate[...] and antenna specialist MT Mechatronics GmbH (MTM, a subsidiary of OHB SE, Prime Standard, ISIN DE0005936124[...] E-Mail: pr@mt-aerospace.de , Web: www.mt-aerospace.de   About MT Mechatronics MT Mechatron...

New type of propulsion system for SmallGEO “Electra” variant

-efficient mechanical propellant control system and a tri-axial mechanism (Thor Boom) to reduce the electric[...] electronics, while the 5kW thruster will come from SNECMA/SAFRAN, France. Various mechanical and thermal[...] elements required for the tri-axial mechanism are being provided by RUAG...

MT Mechatronics building first test antenna for Heinrich Hertz telecommunications satellite mission

antennas for the ground segment of the mission. “First, we will be carrying out mechanical, electrical[...] 03. February 2020 Press Release MT Mechatronics building first test antenna for Heinrich Hertz[...] telecommunications satellite mission Mainz, February 3, 2020. MT Mechatronics GmbH (MTM),...

MT Mechatronics Big Lift for Radio Telescope

06. February 2020 Press Release MT Mechatronics Big Lift for Radio Telescope 250-tonne reflector[...] successfully lifted onto steel substructure Big Lift for MT Mechatronics' radio telescope: 250-ton[...] reflector successfully lifted onto steel substructure © MT Mechatronics Chiang...

High school students

from the electrical engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering modules at the university Completing[...] Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering Completing[...] button below. Apply now Our field of studies:  Mechatronics Please note...

Preliminary design review completed for Giant Magellan Telescope

Digital Connect building the mechanical structure for one of the world’s largest telescopes The latest[...] drives will align the steel behemoth with its weight of 1,800 tons. At the heart of the mechanical[...] constitutes the OHB Group’s telescopes, antennas & smart mechatronics business...

Asteroid probe Hera successfully completes mechanical environmental tests

Short Notice Asteroid probe Hera successfully completes mechanical environmental tests Launch[...] ) in Noordwijk. During the mechanical environmental tests, the forces acting during the rocket launch - vibration

OHB awarded ESA contract for the development of a 3D printer prototype for the ISS

in Thermo-mechanical, Structural Engineering and R&D, Testing, Product/Quality Assurance. Part[...] -mechanical solutions to the market, with a focus on thermal and structural subsystems, mechanisms, GSEs

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

system: Pioneers of Aerospace 23. May 2023 Interview with Hans Königsmann: In search of the origins

Careerday

Engineer / Service Owner (M|f|D) Mechanical Operator (m|f|d) Network Payload System Engineer[...] (M|f|D) Robotic & Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer (M|F|D) (Senior) Software Engineer

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

Thermal and mechanical manufacturing and joining processes generate residual stress in metal[...] is it important to characterise them? Marco Mulser: Residual stresses are mechanical stresses that occur in a body[...] the component. In metallic components, such stresses are usually caused by...

Space Encounter: The Henry Ford moment in spaceflight

: there we are in the heart of the German competence region of industrial series production in the automotive and mechanical[...] of factory concepts and manufacturing strategies from the classic mechanical engineering and automotive

OHB sponsors parabolic flights for paraplegic student

of EnMAP), because I like orbital mechanics so much, that was pretty cool." Another highlight is now just[...] ." Michi completed her Bachelor's degree in mechatronics and is currently studying Aerospace Engineering

OHB SE at the ILA Berlin Air Show

analytical processes. An engineering model of the chain of mechanisms required for the preparation[...] . In addition, the company displays its system capabilities in the field of aerial and mechatronics production

OHB awarded ESA contract for the development of 3 Biological Experiment Units for the Biolab facility on board the ISS

mechanisms. This experiment examines if these repair mechanisms are affected by microgravity. The knowledge

Management Board and Supervisory Board of OHB SE recommend accepting the voluntary public takeover offer by KKR

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Events

Luft- und Raumfahrt 04.09.2025 ESMATS 21st European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium

2019

into space in 2021. more 29. October 2019 MT Mechatronics signs contract for Giant Magellan Telescope[...] ) on behalf of its U.S. and international founders, has signed a contract with MT Mechatronics (a subsidiary

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

measures so that the optical instrument can consistently supply a constant data quality. A SCAN mechanism[...] and the thermal and mechanical design. For this reason, IRS is in many places a “freeloader” on the development

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

the planet's geology, looking at tectonic mechanisms, volcanism and geochemistry. ESA's EnVision mission[...] plans to explore Earth's nearest neighboring planet with a mechanical rover, OHB is pressing ahead

Brochures

Systems Plato Raumfahrtzentrum Oberpfaffenhofen Risk Reduction Robotics & Mechatronics SARah SARLupe

OHB awarded ESA contract for the development of 3D-printed satellite components and instruments

for optical instruments from aluminum and titanium, mechanisms made of steel and structural components made

AEROSPACE

and MT Mechatronics have been closely involved in the construction of all launch facilities for the six ARIANE

2023

completes mechanical environmental tests The Hera asteroid probe, whose development is being led by OHB