Ten Questions for Rocket Factory Augsburg

provides a certain base load with its small satellites.” Hans Steininger, CEO MT Aerospace[...] , including the maiden flight.” Hans Steininger, CEO MT Aerospace AG 6. The fuel tanks are welded by hand[...] aerospace companies.” Stefan Brieschenk, Chief Operations Officer RFA 5. Ideally, you are...

How the Digital Twin works at the port of Bremen

covering an area of more than 330,000 square meters at the port of Bremen. Among other things, steel coils[...] (coils made of steel strip) are temporarily stored for onward transportation for use in the automotive[...] : The steel rolls must be labelled by hand and some of them marked in color so...

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

of German SMEs in the European space industry,” adds Hans Steininger, CEO  of MT Aerospace

Milestones

for the space industry. Together with Hans Steininger from Apollo Capital Partners, they bought MAN Neue[...] company has continued to grow steadily, almost doubling its sales.“ Hans J. Steininger, CEO[...] in the international space industry. 1981   A small step for man The success stories of...

Space Encounter: The story of a good idea

idea "It is the logical step for OHB to have invested in UNIO" 30 October 2023. I follow the constantly[...] on the reasons that led us to take the step onto the capital market in the first place. I continue to believe[...] that the stock market is the right place for many ideas and companies. At...

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

Space missions are a question of existence for humanity Why we must substantially step up our efforts[...] reach from the earth. In recent years, physicist Stephen Hawking, who recently passed away, urged[...] in view of the challenges described to significantly step up efforts in this regard....

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

for us in order to bring together the many initial steps we have already taken on this topic and to be able[...] as a first step. However, we are trying to use this to our advantage and hope that we will gain new insights[...] into optimization opportunities in the process. We are taking this ste...

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

it very well. We all sat in front of the TV together and watched Neil Armstrong take his first steps[...] a step back: what expectations were there in the early seventies? It was assumed that things would[...] continue as they had started. Humans had been on the Moon for a few days at a time, and...

Out of the comfort zone, into the OHB cosmos

railway station, and the floor vibrated every time a train passed through. (laughs) Let's take a step back[...] for me because the melody of the language is different from Czech. But it is also important to keep stepping out[...] if you tend to be introverted. Here, too, we need to step outside...

CO2M: Tracking down human CO2 emissions - Part 1

. We accompany the OHB team with the camera and show how the satellites are taking shape step by step. To protect

CO2M: Tracking down human CO2 emissions - Part 2

. We accompany the OHB team with the camera and show how the satellites are taking shape step by step. To protect

Space Encounter: Increased funding for space technologies benefits climate protection

Station ISS. “The fact that so many nations are coming together despite their rivalry marks a major step[...] will set the course for the next steps in space-based climate protection Accordingly, the next ESA[...] 300 million to EUR 500 million per year is a logical step. New technologies for...

Space Encounter: Why we need more funding for space missions

to call for a step-by-step increase in the national program for space and innovation in order to broaden

We.OHB - Part 11: Checking quality with a passion

with the AIT employees in the OHB integration hall and checks whether all the work and production steps meet[...] and test the satellites during many work and documentation steps. The aim is to make sure that the high quality standards[...] ; we carry out inspections for each work step and...

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

a seamless transition to the start of Batch 3. So we have actually built up a good head of steam. Since[...] we are thinking about the future, can we look a little further afield. You mentioned that a good head of steam[...] to make sure that every step is executed as carefully as it was the...

"Spaceflight in Europe has always been different from spaceflight in America"

, so that start-ups also get involved in the development of larger rockets. That would be a step that could happen[...] . But it's a relatively small step for the rest of the world. It was a parabolic flight and a decent step away

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

that with KKR we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European[...] – and that is a lot. Our strategy pursues various development steps in all three business units Space Systems

Great visions with small satellites

. However, in my life I have always progressed by taking many small steps and so I have gradually moved[...] by the end of the year. This is an important step for us in the company’s future orientation and development

Space Encounter: I strongly believe in Rocket Factory Augsburg – withdrawal is out of the question

step towards making privately financed rockets attractive to commercial customers and investors[...] "I am convinced that with KKR we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming

We.OHB. Part 6 with Jean Lorenz, Team Leader E-AIT: Wanted! Front fighters for space projects

hardware of a satellite. “From the moment the flight hardware arrives at the satellite hall, my team steps[...] as a secret to success The example of Jean Lorenz illustrates once again how steep career paths can

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

from this that we have to search even more intensively for people to take the lead in the STEM (science, technology[...] steps to encourage potential employees to take an interest in space travel and, ideally, also our

Space Encounter: Bremen consolidating its “City of Space” reputation as the host of the IAC 2018

is the highlight of the Space Year September 20, 2018. Bremen’s “Sternstunden 2018” space year[...] these changes at an early stage so that we can make the steps needed to rectify them. But they also help

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

-produced. The strategy is clear: the ESPRIT team works step by step and builds XTS models of increasing

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

with extraordinary visionary strength. A fine legacy, but not an easy one. Over the years, I have seen Marco step out[...] is building rockets? My stepdaughter, my wife's daughter from her first marriage, was just six years old when[...] . The younger one is a RF Engineer, a field I know little...

We.OHB - Part 10: Empathy goes without saying – now more than ever

your balance during this time? How do you let off steam? I love the outdoors and go for walks[...] the work and production steps meet the high quality standards required. More We.OHB 25. July 2022 We.OHB - Part

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

and 2000 kilometres above the Earth. NASA took an important step in this direction in December 2021[...] we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space

Human Spaceflight

Core Segments 21. February 2018 Satellite Technology With its steady, primarily organic growth

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

. Germany should also take active steps But since we know hardly anything about all the forms of life[...] that Venus may have brought forth, we should try to get a scientific mission there. Germany should take steps

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

partners, the step towards process development and quality assurance in industrial settings[...] mentioned at the beginning. An important step is that the methods of synchrotron and neutron diffraction

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

, the Effelsberg Radio Telescope attracts many thousands of visitors every year. Lutz Stenvers, managing director[...] .   Mr. Stenvers, astronomy fascinates very many people – why? On the one hand, it is the technology itself: Modern[...] as technology promotion for the country in question. You do...

OHB SE renewing syndicated loan ahead of schedule on improved terms

facility provides sufficient scope for further operating and strategic steps. With the early renewal

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 2: Why geoengineering is becoming a topic in climate research

was significantly higher than it is today, there has never been such a steep rise in CO 2 levels before[...] can only be solved by moving away from fossil fuels. The first steps have been taken in many areas

Exploration

Core Segments 21. February 2018 Satellite Technology With its steady, primarily organic growth

Students

The first step towards a career in the space sector: Interns at OHB have the opportunity to become

Space Encounter: New self-confidence in space

this is a very important step. Because unfortunately, in Europe, we lack big financiers like Elon Musk or Jeff[...] the Senator certainly exaggerated a bit with the flag-stealing image. But the basic message is certainly

"Environmental monitoring from space will assume a dimension we cannot even imagine at this time."

from? It stems from the fact that with space flight it became possible for humans to leave Earth. That’s what’s[...] the rise of the Earth above the horizon of the moon in 1968. This picture and Neal Armstrong’s first step

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

of global warming. A first step in this direction is the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector

Space Encounter: It is only when we view our planet from space that we realize how valuable the earth is.

go on to specialize in STEM subjects. At OHB we are also committed to arousing young people’s interest in space

Space Encounter: Family businesses are islands of stability in society

is that since our stock market flotation in 2001 we have always financed our steady growth internally. We have

Space Encounter: Europe's security is also defended in space

to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space Champion" Read more Marco Fuchs

How small satellites made in Bremen could be used to detect methane sources

to transfer the instrument concept to a satellite constellation, this would be a decisive step on the way

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

step in our roadmap to establish further innovative services based on our next generation micro

The coronavirus crisis will render the world more digital

and respect! Great challenges Call to the good in people "Every crisis," wrote the Austrian writer Stefan

OHB Digital Solutions’ customer-centric view of the world

GIDAS® steps in. The device can detect a GNSS disturbance, i.e. a disruption of the navigation signal

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

us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space Champion" Read more Marco Fuchs Space

Space Encounter: A glimpse into the delivery room of the universe

we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space

We.OHB - Part 12: Instructor with a soft spot for a screwdriver

on the position of head of training. How did this step come about? Christian Fischer: I came into contact

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

"I am convinced that with KKR we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming

Sparkling clean!

we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space

Space Encounter: The moon is an exciting target, especially from a research point of view

for future journeys to even remoter stellar outposts of humanity. Despite all our enthusiasm for space