OHB’s second SmallGEO satellite in orbit

OHB with a successful launch into a geostationary orbit

07. February 2018 Press Releases OHB with a successful launch into a geostationary orbit Bremen[...] -1 produced by space technology company OHB System AG reached its target orbit at an altitude of 36,000[...] of 3,200 kg into its geostationary transfer orbit. The successful launch of the first...

OHB’s second SmallGEO satellite in orbit

06. August 2019 Press Release OHB’s second SmallGEO satellite in orbit EDRS-C expanding Airbus’s[...] data from Earth observation satellites from lower orbits and relay it to ground stations in Europe

Hyperspectral satellite EnMAP ready for orbit

17. December 2021 Press Release Hyperspectral satellite EnMAP ready for orbit Test campaign[...] a SpaceX Falcon 9 launcher in April 2022 and will be placed in a solar-synchronous orbit around the earth[...] to withstand the rigors of a rocket launch and the extreme conditions in orbit in view of...

Space debris: Earth’s orbit is getting cluttered

debris: Earth’s orbit is getting cluttered How OHB’s Space Debris Centre of Competence helps to make[...] missions orbit the Earth, endangering active spacecraft. What can be done to avoid adding even[...] examples of space debris are spent rocket stages and launch adapters. But collisions in orb...

OHB supporting Berlin discovery center orbitall

08. February 2018 Press Releases OHB supporting Berlin discovery center orbitall In a ceremony[...] of a cheque to the  orbitall  discovery center in Berlin. “The space industry is dependent[...] contribution made by OHB will be used to extend and deepen the scope for experiments offered by  orbi...

OHB’s Galileo satellite successfully positioned in orbit

09. February 2018 Press Releases OHB’s Galileo satellite successfully positioned in orbit Bremen[...] their target orbit in space at 23:31 hours (CET) yesterday after a transit time of just under four hours[...] . They are now orbiting the Earth at a distance of some 23,000 kilometers....

OHB’s first hyperspectral satellite arrived in orbit

20. March 2019 Press Release OHB’s first hyperspectral satellite arrived in orbit[...] orbit at an altitude of about 620 kilometers. Now the satellite will face three months of verifications

OHB telecommunications satellite demonstrating full functional capability in orbit

capability in orbit First SmallGEO handed over to customer HISPASAT Bremen June 02, 2017.  Launched[...] over to Spanish satellite operator HispaSat following the completion of an In Orbit Test period[...] satellite has impressively demonstrated its full functional capabilities in orbit. This...

OHB participating in the ESPRIT module for future lunar orbital Gateway

27. September 2018 Press Release OHB participating in the ESPRIT module for future lunar orbital[...] .  Over the many years in which it has been operating in low earth orbit, the International Space Station[...] and currently planning the next major milestone in human spaceflight, namely a lunar ...

ExoMars TGO reaches Mars orbit while EDM situation under assessment

07. February 2018 Press Releases ExoMars TGO reaches Mars orbit while EDM situation[...] under assessment The ExoMars-Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) with a core module (MTP) designed and built by OHB[...] , has successfully performed the long 139-minute burn required to be captured by Mars and entered an...

OHB and Sierra Space sign MOU for European use of the Orbital Reef space station

08. April 2022 Press Release OHB and Sierra Space sign MOU for European use of the Orbital Reef[...] on the use of the new Orbital Reef space station. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Dr. Lutz Bertling[...] is developing and building the new commercial space station “Orbital Reef”,...

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

observation from geosynchronous orbit Hydroterra mission to improve predictions of extreme rainfall in Europe[...] the implementation of a radar-based Earth observation mission from a geosynchronous orbit. Known as “Hydroterra[...] and four more are currently under development. The satellites...

#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[...] to Venus: Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo used the planet's gravity to lose a little orbital energy[...] space probes in quick succession: On 9 August, Solar Orbiter came within 7,995 kilometres of...

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

The amount of space debris in orbit continues to increase. © Spacejunk3D, LLC 06. March 2019[...] be nothing short of a catastrophe if we were no longer able to launch any missions into orbit because of all[...] ? Dr. Charlotte Bewick: Space debris, human made junk in orbit, can pose a great...

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

discovered by Galileo Galilei as early as 1610. They move in orbits close to the planet and are hypothesized[...] objects orbiting Jupiter were only captured over time by the planet's gravity. The Galilean moons[...] that rotates fastest around its own axis. A full orbit around the sun takes...

Launch of the first satellites for ESA’s LEO-PNT demonstration mission Celeste

Zealand. The two small satellites (IOD-1 and IOD-2, IOD = In-Orbit Demonstrator), weighing[...] 20 and 30 kilograms respectively, will test new navigation technologies in low Earth orbit (LEO-PNT = Low Earth Orbit[...] of 30 satellites operating at an altitude of 23,222 kilometers in medium Earth...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

Trackable objects in orbit around Earth: The debris field shown in the image is an artist's[...] the various orbits in inconceivably large quantities and at high speeds - an ever-increasing danger[...] . Especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), where the International Space Station (ISS) is...

ORBCOMM announces commercial service for its final 11 OG2 satellites

from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. After comprehensive in-orbit testing, the 11 OG2 satellites[...] are spaced within three separate drift orbit planes, and the OG2 satellite fleet is now processing over[...] 06. February 2018 Press Releases ORBCOMM announces commercial service for its...

OHB Sweden signs Launch Service Agreement with Rocket Factory Augsburg

observation, space research and exploration. From low-orbiting satellites via geostationary ones and all[...] One for small satellites with a payload performance of up to 1300kg to low earth orbit (LEO). The first launch[...] with a strong customer focus. The orbital stage of the RFA ONE vehicle...

Rocket Factory Augsburg signs further launch contracts

simplifies and speeds up the whole process of launching payloads into orbit. We want to offer the most[...] with a payload performance of up to 1300kg to low earth orbit (LEO). The first launch is scheduled for the end[...] is running a test campaign to hot-fire the main engine in Esrange,...

OHB and ESA seal PLATO scientific mission

to launch the PLATO space observatory in 2026 to detect and study exoplanets1) that are orbiting other stars[...] and support by OHB staff during the launch campaign and the start-up phase in orbit. “Does a second Earth[...] Wörner, Director General of ESA. “With our Plato satellite we are...

RFA Portugal is awarded a contract to develop and qualify launcher structures

and qualification of the orbital stage and payload fairing structures made from advanced CFRP materials aiming[...] . Stefan Brieschenk, Chief Operating Officer at RFA, added, “The orbital stage and the payload fairing[...] composite products.” “We are currently starting the prototyping phase of...

OHB Italia awarded contract for four further Flyeye telescopes for protection of space environment

for Space Surveillance & Tracking. It is essential to guarantee a safer and more secure orbital[...] larger than 1 cm in Earth orbit, any of which can damage operational satellites. Given this, anyone can[...] of tracking space debris in HLEO ("High Low Earth Orbit” between 1,000 and 2,000 km)...

Space Encounter: The new Cold War in space: Here's how it affects the succession of the ISS

of its own. This would mean that there would soon be three space stations orbiting Earth: the ISS[...] . And the orbit correction of the ISS, i.e. the firing of thrusters to compensate for the station's descent due[...] it. And a decision must be made on how the West will position itself in LEO,...

OHB prime contractor for development and assembly of the LEO-PNT navigation demonstration satellites

satellites and the associated payloads for the LEO-PNT (Low Earth Orbit - Positioning Navigation Timing[...] Operational Capability) satellites it is the prime contractor. LEO-PNT is an in-orbit demonstration mission[...] in a comprehensive LEO-PNT constellation. “The new LEO-PNT payloads will be...

PLATO: OHB reaching for the stars

¹ orbiting in other solar systems. As the prime contractor, OHB will be able to rely on an existing[...] -up phase in orbit. The contract will expire with the completion of in-orbit verification to confirm[...] PLATO has reached its target orbit around Lagrange Point 2² , the payload consisting of...

MT Aerospace AG commissioned to deliver Tank Systems for European Mars-Mission ERO

neighboring planet Mars has been having repeated visits from Earth: Probes are orbiting Mars, rovers[...] by supplying tank systems for the "Earth Return Orbiter" (ERO), the most prominent European component[...] orbit and deliver them to Earth. We are very proud to be able to contribute the...

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

, the satellite will have 26 cameras, which will search for Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars. In order[...] and the in-orbit commissioning phase. OHB's involvement will only end with the in-orbit verification, which[...] will prove the satellite's full functionality in orbit. For the...

No collision risks from GMS-T satellite

as recently presented to the public by representatives of OneWeb. “The orbit of the GMS-T satellite[...] of the satellite in this specified orbit. The reason is simple: OHB had no reason to believe that there might[...] be a potential collision risk on this orbit. This risk still does not exist,...

Exploration of the Universe Part 4 - Does it rain diamonds on the ice giants?

to orbit the sun. By comparison, it takes the Earth only about seven minutes to cover its own diameter[...] of the orbital plane. This means that the planet lies on its side and "rolls" around the sun in an almost[...] circular orbit. Uranus completes a complete rotation around itself in just...

Successful Launch: ExoMars on its way to the Red Planet

is in good health. The Trace Gas Orbiter and the Schiaparelli entry, descent and landing demonstrator lifted[...] ). The orbiter’s solar wings have also now unfolded and the craft is on its way to Mars. The Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO[...] Gas Orbiters Coremodule (MTP) Contact for media...

ESA announces the Zero Debris Charter initiative supported by Airbus Defence and Space, OHB and Thales Alenia Space

, space pollution is growing immensely. There is space debris circulating in various orbits[...] , but especially with the increasing of megaconstellation population, space traffic in low-Earth orbit (LEO[...] , causing not only the unrecoverable loss of valuable orbits, but also the loss of space...

Billiards in space - DART and Hera

its orbit. © ESA Hera Space Safety Exploration 19. September 2022 Billiards in space - DART and Hera How[...] close to Earth on its orbit through our solar system or even hits it. Of course, discovering the object[...] with a diameter of just under 170 metres, which orbits the main body at a...

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

as a test environment. For attitude and orbit control, the Gateway will have two different propulsion systems[...] goals of the Artemis programme, because only with it can the Gateway be transferred between orbits[...] in Earth-Moon space and stabilised in its target orbit, which is a so-called...

OHB and The Exploration Company intend to accelerate European lunar exploration GNC technologies

, a European start-up developing in-orbit exploration vehicles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU[...] with The Exploration Company’s orbital vehicle Nyx in 2028.” About OHB OHB SE is the third largest supplier of space[...] this mission, The Exploration Company develops,...

What is the difference between asteroids and comets

and comets can be found among the small matter orbiting our sun. They do not acquire a spherical shape[...] on account of their low mass and gravitation. Those crossing the Earth’s orbit, also referred to as NEOs[...] belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Asteroids are leftovers of the...

New contract award for OHB: European Commission orders a further four Galileo satellites

that looking forward reserve satellites will be available both in orbit and on the ground,” adds Dr. Wolfgang[...] , it will be providing support during the launch preparations and in-orbit verification. The contract increases the total[...] number of Galileo satellites ordered from OHB System AG...

LuxSpace and ORBCOMM awarded with multi-year contract by European Maritime Safety Agency

07. February 2018 Press Releases LuxSpace and ORBCOMM awarded with multi-year contract by European[...] LuxSpace Sàrl, an affiliate of OHB SE (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0005936124), and its partner, ORBCOMM Inc[...] . (Nasdaq: ORBC), announced the award of a four-year satellite Automatic...

Fly me to the Moon!

onto the ground, and release small satellites into lunar orbit. “The key advantage of LSAS[...] to successfully orbit the Moon. Beresheet was led by the non-profit SpaceIL, working with IAI as co-developers[...] went into a lunar orbit, however, the soft-landing maneuver led to a high-speed...

Return to the Moon: First Apollo, now Artemis

, the infrastructure in lunar orbit and on the Moon itself is to be expanded in order to enable sustained missions[...] developed by NASA that will be able to lift a payload of up to 95 tonnes into a low Earth orbit and take[...] rendering of Orion. A Waypoint in Lunar Orbit: The Lunar Gateway The...

Made by OHB: New European weather satellite successfully launched into space

), it will be positioned at an altitude of 36,000 kilometres in geostationary orbit. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying MTG[...] from industry, we are launching the first sounder satellite of the MTG programme into geostationary orbit[...] from geostationary orbit for the next two decades. MTG is an...

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

European mission to Venus to date, left the Earth on November 9, 2005. The probe entered into an orbit[...] of the mission. For some studies, taking measures from an orbit around the planet would be perfectly adequate[...] from balloons? Yes, indeed. For example, a combination of an orbiter and...

2017

telecommunications satellite. more 09. February 2018 OHB’s Galileo satellite successfully positioned in orbit[...] The four satellites for the Galileo European navigation system reached their target orbit in space[...] to be launched on December 12. more 08. February 2018 OHB supporting Berlin...

ESA commissions OHB with study on HERA asteroid mission

a millimetre per second. HERA is to provide detailed information on Didymoon's orbit changes and relate them[...] of the mission, has a main body 780 meters in diameter; it is orbited by a moon, called "Didymoon", measuring 160[...] socioeconomic impact on a global scale. In order to modify their...

What is Galileo capable of?

are already orbiting the earth, with this number to increase to a total of 34 by 2020. The satellites emit[...] into each other? The Galileo satellites fly in a medium earth orbit (MEO) at an altitude of around 24,000[...] in their precise orbits permanently. In any case, this special orbit is...

ExoMars 2016 lifted off from Baikonur

, including the Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli, was launched this morning at 09:31 GMT (10:31 CET) aboard[...] the Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and Schiaparelli, an entry, descent and landing demonstrator. As a part[...] will then enter orbit around the Red Planet ahead of its exciting multiyear...

Partying until dawn: OHB celebrates successful liftoff for Galileo satellites

in the target orbit as planned Bye bye dear Galileos: After a few launch postponements[...] were able to track the satellites via a night-time live stream as they reached their target orbit[...] as the launcher headed for the target orbit roughly 23,000 kilometers above the earth. Things got...

Milestones

and economical alternative for placing its satellites in orbit. With the establishment of “COSMOS International[...] of ARIANE business. © ESA The step towards Europe and a geostationary orbit When Luxembourg joined ESA[...] for geostationary orbits to reduce satellite mass and launch costs. 2016...

Successful launch of two more Galileo navigation satellites

. With this launch, the number of Galileo FOC satellites (FOC = Full Operational Capability) in orbit, manufactured[...] , the Ariane 6 heavy launcher was used to place European navigation satellites into orbit. The remaining four[...] Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). It is based on a...