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[...] space station OHB Management Board member Dr. Lutz Bertling (right) and Tom Vice, CEO Sierra Space, sign[...] of understanding (MOU) with US aerospace company Sierra Space to explore opportunities...

Antwerp Space’s new clean room opens doors toward new European space programmes

07. February 2018 Press Releases Antwerp Space’s new clean room opens doors toward new European[...] space programmes Antwerp, 26 October 2016  – Today Antwerp Space has officially opened its new[...] of Antwerp Bart De Wever. In this ultra-modern, secured work space the Antwerp based company...

OHB at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen: Space technology for the sake of humanity and the protection of our planet

14. November 2022 Press Release OHB at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen: Space technology[...] booth, tightly packed together – all that makes the space industry's heart beat faster: When the space[...] community is going to meet at the "Space Tech Expo" in Bremen's exhibition halls from tomorrow...

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

Defence and Space, OHB and Thales Alenia Space The expansion of the Earth's frontiers into space also[...] gives rise to space debris. Although the current situation has not yet reached catastrophic dimensions[...] , space pollution is growing immensely. There is space debris circulating in...

OHB at the Space Tech Expo Europe 2023: We utilize space to find answers to the complex questions of our time

Short Notice OHB at the Space Tech Expo Europe 2023 We utilize space to find answers[...] to the complex questions of our time Bremen, 13 November, 2023 - The space and technology group OHB SE is once[...] segments Space Systems, Aerospace and Digital at this year's "Space Tech Expo Europe" in...

“Columbus” flew into space 10 years ago

09. February 2018 Press Releases “Columbus” flew into space 10 years ago Bremen / Oberpfaffenhofen[...] to the skies. This was the day on which the Columbus module commenced its journey into space, successfully[...] docking with the International Space Station ISS just a few days later. Since...

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[...] awarded a contract under the ESA (European Space Agency) General Studies Program for a study[...] into 3D printing of living tissue for space. Dr. Klaus Slenzka, Head of Life Sciences, is very...

Galileo: Anna and Ellen on their way to space

30. May 2018 Press Release Galileo: Anna and Ellen on their way to space Bremen. 31 May 2018[...] . At the end of July they together with two other Galileo satellites will be transported into space in the nose[...] off its 21st and 22nd Galileo satellites - 18 structurally identical satellites are...

OHB supports ESA's SpaceTalks series

13. November 2018 Press Release OHB supports ESA's SpaceTalks series Events take place in Munich[...] and Bremen Bremen, November 13, 2018. The space and technology group OHB is supporting the SpaceTalks series[...] of ESA (European Space Agency) in Germany with two events. On Friday, November...

Notable success for space in Germany and Europe

29. November 2019 Press Release Notable success for space in Germany and Europe The commitment[...] of the ESA to the major issues of space flight has impressed the CEO of OHB SE, Marco Fuchs. The ESA[...] of the meeting of the ESA Council at Ministerial Level for space has made me happy and...

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[...] Day, which OHB is supporting once again   © Asteroid Day Bremen, June 25, 2020. “Asteroids, space[...] debris, and space weather – the threats from space are manifold and, in the worst case,...

Space for Humanity - OHB SE at ILA 2022

21. June 2022 Press Release Space for Humanity - OHB SE at ILA 2022 Shaping the future of space[...] technology – expanding the benefits for humanity Berlin / Bremen, 21 June 2022. Space and technology group[...] and new accesses to space. The Company's motto for this year's trade fair is "Space...

Billiards in space: DART impact imminent

26. September 2022 Press Release Billiards in space: DART impact imminent European Hera probe[...] site. © OHB Bremen, 26. September 2022. Today is the day: NASA's DART spacecraft will collide[...] ), which is being implemented jointly by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). The second part

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[...] into its project portfolio and the range of its expertise. The focus will be on space from A to Z: from independent[...] access to space and the realisation of satellite missions for all fields of application...

Galileo: Tara and Samuel's long journey into space

14. May 2018 Press Release Tara and Samuel's long journey into space First stage: Bremen - Kourou[...] , 3. May 2018 . Today at noon, two of the four Galileo satellites that are to be transported into space in July[...] with an Ariane 5 rocket left the Bremen site of OHB System AG, a subsidiary of...

Beautiful clouds on board the ISS Space Station

31. March 2021 Press Release Beautiful clouds on board the ISS Space Station OHB involved[...] in plasma crystal research in space over the past 20 years PK3-Plus; Thomas Reiter works[...] on board the International Space Station ISS. OHB System AG, a member of the space and high-tech group OHB

MT Aerospace AG defining standards for 3D printing in the space sector

06. May 2021 Press Release MT Aerospace AG defining standards for 3D printing in the space sector[...] ESA places 11-million-euro contract Augsburg, 6 May 2021. The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded[...] manufacturing processes (3D printing) in the space sector. The contract is worth €11...

OHB enters next phase of SpaceLink project

28. February 2022 Press Release OHB enters next phase of SpaceLink project Bremen, 28 February[...] 2022 – Technology and space company OHB SE is entering the next phase of the SpaceLink project, which[...] as the preferred manufacturer of SpaceLink's first MEO satellite constellation....

Antwerp Space receives work order for the Communications-Subsystem of JUICE

07. February 2018 Press Releases Antwerp Space receives work order for the Communications[...] -Subsystem of JUICE Antwerp Space, a subsidiary of german-based and listed technology group OHB SE (ISIN[...] DE0005936124) has been awarded a contract for the delivery of the JUICE Spacecraft’s...

Research rocket TEXUS tests experiments for space suitability

03. May 2018 Press Release Research rocket TEXUS tests experiments for space suitability The 54th[...] testing under space-like conditions. Once again, OHB System AG, a subsidiary of listed space[...] into space on board a TEXUS rocket for the third time and tested under weightless conditions....

OHB’s first hyperspectral satellite preparing for launch into space

06. March 2019 Press Release OHB’s first hyperspectral satellite preparing for launch into space[...] of the space and technology group OHB SE, will embark on its journey into space on board a VEGA launcher. Owned[...] by the Italian Space Agency ASI (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana), the satellite...

Basic research in space: Getting to the bottom of complex plasmas

05. December 2019 Press Release Basic research in space Getting to the bottom of complex plasmas[...] Oberpfaffenhofen, December 6, 2019. Three-dimensional complex plasmas in space were the subject of a scientific[...] the scientific results of the “PK-4” plasma laboratory, which has been on...

Boeing and MT Aerospace extend transatlantic partnership in space exploration

07. July 2021 Press Release Boeing and MT Aerospace extend transatlantic partnership in space[...] exploration Companies to explore additional collaboration on commercial satellites and NASA’s Space Launch[...] MT Aerospace’s supplier activities for Boeing’s commercial, defense and space programs...

All systems go! EnMAP launch date confirmed by SpaceX

30. March 2022 Press Release All systems go! EnMAP launch date confirmed by SpaceX OHB Earth[...] satellites. It is scheduled to go into space this Friday on a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket. Bon voyage! © SpaceX[...] from SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, is...

Antwerp Space selected to develop the communications subsystem for Ariel

31. July 2023 Press Release Antwerp Space selected to develop the communications subsystem[...] for ARIEL Antwerp, 28 July 2023 - Antwerp Space, a subsidiary of the space and technology group OHB[...] SE, and Airbus Defence and Space signed a contract for the development of the communications...

Next two Galileo-FOC Satellites arrived at Spaceport Kourou

06. February 2018 Press Releases Next two Galileo-FOC Satellites arrived at Spaceport Kourou[...] is industrial prime for the European Space Agency ESA for 22 Galileo-FOC satellites. Before their departure[...] transfer to their target orbit and cope with the harsh conditions existing in space on...

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[...] in Oberpfaffenhofen The new OHB Space Center in Oberpfaffenhofen is one of the most modern centers for optical systems[...] and science missions in the space industry. In an official inauguration...

OHB awarded a study to predict weather phenomena in space more effectively

09. February 2018 Press Releases OHB awarded a study to predict weather phenomena in space[...] more effectively ESA contract worth EUR 3.3 million – space weather effects a threat to infrastructure on the earth[...] Darmstadt / Bremen  – OHB System AG, a subsidiary of the Bremen-based space and...

MT Aerospace receives "Space Flight Awareness Award" from NASA and Boeing

02. October 2018 Press Release MT Aerospace receives "Space Flight Awareness Award" from NASA[...] October 2, 2018. Bremen, October 02nd 2018. The Augsburg-based space technology company MT Aerospace[...] AG today received the "Space Flight Awareness Award" for its outstanding work on the...

OHB awarded ESA contract for Dream Chaser Spacecraft study

05. December 2018 Press Release OHB awarded ESA contract for Dream Chaser® Spacecraft study[...] The space utility vehicle is designed for transporting cargo to low-Earth orbit Dream Chaser on orbit. © SNC[...] Bremen, December 5, 2018. OHB System AG, a subsidiary of space and technology group...

Up close: OHB camera system filming OneWeb satellites in space

27. February 2019 Press Release Up close! OHB camera system filming OneWeb satellites in space[...] vehicle operated by Arianespace lifted off from the European spaceport (CSG, Centre Spatial Guyanais[...] (OCAM-2) developed by space systems specialist OHB System AG, a subsidiary of the space and...

Space setting a precedent: OHB and TBZ signing a partnership agreement

15. November 2019 Press Release Space setting a precedent: OHB and TBZ signing a partnership[...] agreement Further step in the Group’s commitment to making space careers more attractive to young people[...] Schools and space will be joining forces in future: OHB CEO Marco Fuchs, Senator for...

Luxembourg satellite ESAIL has reached the European spaceport in Kourou

18. February 2020 Press Release Luxembourg satellite ESAIL has reached the European spaceport[...] at the European spaceport in Kourou, Guiana. It was built by Luxembourg-based company LuxSpace, a subsidiary[...] of the German space and technology group OHB SE. With the help of a small...

Vertical ventilation concept reduces virus load in enclosed spaces

03. November 2020 Press Release Vertical ventilation concept reduces virus load in enclosed spaces[...] Space and medical technology combining forces Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. With a design for an effective[...] filter system for enclosed spaces, OHB System AG, a subsidiary of German aerospace...

Industry 4.0 in space – OHB provides use cases for METASAT project

05. May 2023 Press Release Industry 4.0 in space OHB provides use cases for METASAT project Bremen[...] , 05.05.2023. OHB System AG, a subsidiary of German space and technology group OHB SE, is part of the European[...] space missions and will be providing specific use cases. Growing market for...

Space Norway and OHB Sweden sign contract for microsatellite ADIS

30. June 2023 Press Release OHB Sweden and Space Norway sign contract for microsatellite ADIS[...] of the space and technology group OHB SE, and Space Norway have signed a contract to build, launch and operate[...] Development Infrastructure in Space (ADIS) satellite is a microsatellite mission...

OHB to construct a pioneering spacecraft constellation to capture gravitational waves

Press Release A new era of astrophysics: OHB to construct a pioneering spacecraft constellation[...] LISA Artifical impression of the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) observatory. ©OHB Paris[...] / Bremen, 17 June 2025 - All eyes on LISA – the first space-based observatory dedicated to...

Antwerp Space awarded a contract for the realisation of the LaRa instrument for ExoMars 2020

07. February 2018 Press Releases Antwerp Space awarded a contract for the realisation of the LaRa[...] instrument for ExoMars 2020 Antwerp Space N.V., a subsidiary of the listed space and technology group OHB[...]   (Lander Radioscience)  to fly to Mars on board the ExoMars 2020 mission. ExoMars...

NASA Space Launch System: MT Aerospace awarded further contracts by Boeing

07. February 2018 Press Releases NASA Space Launch System: MT Aerospace awarded further contracts[...] by Boeing Augsburg, February 09, 2017.  MT Aerospace AG, a member of the European space and technology[...] group OHB SE (ISIN: DE0005936124, Prime Standard), has been awarded further contracts...

How Nicole, Zofia, Alexandre and Irina will save lives from outer space

space A further four Galileo satellites to be launched on December 12. The OHB satellites[...] , Alexandre and Irina are buckled up and ready for their journey into space at the tip of the Ariane-5 launch[...] vehicle at the Guyana space center in Kourou (French-Guyana). However, they are not...

Koen Puimège appointed as managing director to lead Antwerp Space N.V.

09. February 2018 Press Releases Koen Puimège appointed as managing director to lead Antwerp Space[...] N.V. Koen Puimège has been appointed Managing Director of Antwerp Space N.V., effective January 1st[...] the success story of Antwerp Space in the past years” says OHB Corporate Chief Executive...

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[...] technologies Joining forces to innovate new space technologies: Andreas LINDENTHAL, COO at OHB System[...] Radiation Facility (ESRF) team up with leading European space companies OHB System AG and MT...

OHB CEO Marco Fuchs welcomes milestones for European future in space

in space „Roadmap for further funding of space programs for German industry gratifying“ Bremen, October[...] 26, 2018. Marco Fuchs, the CEO of the technology and space company OHB SE and Vice President Space[...] future in space that was presented to the ESA member states’ ministers responsible...

OHB signs Letter of Intent for cooperation with Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands

and Space Netherlands Arnaud de Jong and Andreas Lindenthal (front from left) signed the Letter of Intent[...] in the presence of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima (back from left). © Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands[...] Bremen, March 6, 2019. OHB System AG, a subsidiary of the space...

Rocket Factory Augsburg signs agreement with Andøya Space for maiden flight

28. September 2020 Press Release Rocket Factory Augsburg signs agreement with Andøya Space[...] for maiden flight Augsburg, Germany. Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA), a participation of space technology[...] Andøya Space. The two partners have now signed a letter of intent to this effect. The...

ESA commissions OHB consortium with study on the future of European space transportation

space transportation Start-up Rocket Factory Augsburg playing a leading role Outlook for future european[...] space solutions. ©RFA/ESA Bremen, 11 March 2021. Rocket Factory Augsburg AG, a subsidiary of space[...] and high-tech group OHB SE, has been commissioned by the European Space Agency ESA...

OHB signs memorandum of understanding with Israeli space technology company Helios

18. October 2021 Press Release OHB signs memorandum of understanding with Israeli space technology[...] ), which the space technology group OHB SE is preparing together with its partner Israel Aerospace[...] the expansion of humanity beyond Earth and to dramatically reduce the cost of space...

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

subsidiary Antwerp Space European Space Agency launched Juice to observe Jupiter and its three large ocean[...] -bearing moons JUICE lifted off on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French 09:14 local time[...] Ganymede and end with the probe's planned impact on the moon's surface in...

Together against space debris - OHB signs Zero Debris Charter

Short Notice Together against space debris - OHB signs Zero Debris Charter Berlin/Bremen, 6 June[...] 2024 –Space debris threatens our infrastructure in space. Almost every week, parts of old satellites[...] or burnt-out rocket stages enter the Earth's atmosphere. Although the risk of being hit...

OHB selected by MDA Space as part of MDA AURORA supply chain

Short Notice OHB selected by MDA Space as part of MDA AURORA TM supply chain Bremen, February[...] 24, 2025 – OHB System AG announced today it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading[...] provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry,...