Management Board

attorney for international business law by the Hanseatic Lawyers' Association.   Dr. Tim Tecklenburg[...] Chief Financial Officer Dr. Tim Tecklenburg, born in 1979, has been member of the Management Board since

High school students

and practice in space technology, orbit and attitude control, testing and manufacturing, supplemented[...] qualification with very good grades in technical subjects (including mathematics) Interest in computer science[...] , electrical engineering, and space technology Good command of English &...

Supervisory Board

in the technology (e.g. aviation and space technology, information technology, medical and biotechnology[...] Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Dr. Hans Königsmann, born in 1963, studied aerospace engineering at the Technical[...] in aerospace and production technology in 1995. As part of his...

How exactly is MT Aerospace entering the hydrogen era?

of experience and further development in the field of hydrogen technology. How did this come about[...] MAN-Technologies and the launch of the Ariane 1 programme. Therefore, the subject of hydrogen has been[...] advanced this topic and actually established the initial product link to hydrogen tec...

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

from OHB technology. © OHB Career Company 06. April 2021 Taking a precise look at the atmosphere MTG[...] from OHB technology. MTG, among the most complex development programs of satellites in Europe, is the third[...] for MTG instruments at OHB, talks about the technology that makes the climate...

Exploration

. In addition, there are technology demonstration missions that are relevant to the specified areas[...] . As Germany's largest space technology company, OHB System also repeatedly takes the initiative and conducts[...] work. In this way, they create new technological approaches and new...

From the self-made satellite to the OHB team

2018 From the self-made satellite to the OHB team How the technology group arouses young people’s[...] on the underlying scientific approach,” says OHB engineer Hartmut Claus, who is also a lecturer at technical[...] for technical inspection and then launching them on board a genuine solid-matter...

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

about time and space Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership 25 November 2022.  Europe[...] to technological leadership. This claim is of enormous importance for Germany as a space location[...] from Germany participate in research and technology testing at an early stage will these...

Space Encounter: Why earth observation is essential

sight that has become possible with space technology. From above you can appreciate the sheer[...] has been heightened through human space flight. Satellite technology is indispensable for this purpose[...] is its hyperspectral optical sensor. Hyperspectral technology allows us to observe changes...

Space Encounter: Why we need more funding for space missions

navigation or meteorological satellites. On the other, the government sponsors space travel via technology[...] . It develops important technologies of the future which, with the government’s support, will enable[...] us to advance our products using state-of-the-art technology. Under DLR’s...

Space Encounter: Increased funding for space technologies benefits climate protection

Increased funding for space technologies benefits climate protection September 23, 2019. The past weekend[...] and that this insight may possibly force us to change our behavior. With the latest technology in satellite-based Earth[...] . For this reason, global climate protection is no longer...

We.OHB. Part 8: Our work is a bit like reading a glass ball.

at Space Tech Expo 2019 in Bremen. © OHB “Future Telecommunications” sounds pretty futuristic[...] to be able to interpret the things visible in the crystal sphere? A combination of solid technical knowledge[...] conferences to keep abreast of the latest technological innovations. I am very...

Space Encounter: We are running out of time

of time Why humanity needs new, additional measures to combat global warming - and how space technologies[...] impact on our planet are being overridden by man-made changes in climate and the environment. TECHNICAL[...] of climate-relevant gases. These technological interventions are...

5 Questions and Answers about the MTG - Meteosat Third Generation weather satellite programme

forecasts for Europe in geostationary orbit, with OHB technology playing a key role. The satellite platform[...] into geostationary orbit - with a major contribution from OHB technology. MTG, among the most complex development[...] , the Imager is a large flying camera. More precisely, imager tech...

Space Encounter: Europe is building an infrastructure of findings with Copernicus

at the poles are melting and natural disasters are on the increase. With the latest technology of satellite[...] information for the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources. Soil analyses using hyperspectral technology provide[...] change behaviour. With the latest technology of...

Artemis, the Gateway and the future of humanity in space

interesting, but also an excellent place to test new technologies. NASA and its international partners[...] – including ESA – have made it their next goal to take humans to Mars. This requires technologies that need[...] human presence on the Moon and the testing of technologies that will enable...

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

of technological tools at their disposal. Climate change and its consequences can only be combated with better[...] technologies bring to society. In December, the World Climate Conference and the ESA Ministerial Council[...] signal overall for technologies in space and increase its contributions...

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

Alexander Gerst, ISS and the benefits of satellite technology Space has entered the mainstream July[...] attention on our industry, especially on the part of young people with an affinity for technology[...] this has spurred demand for experts in high technology, which is why we have virtually...

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

. Experience to date has been limited to a few technology experiments and the refuelling of the ISS by ATV[...] and Progress freighters as part of routine station operations – but the technology is of great strategic[...] propulsion, electric propulsion To demonstrate refuelling in space and bring...

Become a space pioneer by joining European space company OHB

and rigid structures. Many different kinds of specialists are required for aviation and space: technicians[...] in Stuttgart, specializing in combustion technology and space flight. He came to LuxSpace for his thesis[...] , OHB sponsored a professorship at the Center for Applied Space Technology...

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

. And finally, it is a different technical challenge to land on a celestial body. Apollo 11 bounced over[...] War was mainly about demonstrating technological leadership and space capabilities. But today things[...] to perform these local activities. However, a number of technological steps are...

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

of their technologies It is also in the light of this experience that I feel able to make a concrete prediction about[...] in recent years in demonstrating the benefits of their technologies to the general public. Today, hardly[...] anyone would seriously deny that space technology makes a...

EnMAP: Making the invisible visible

. Hyperspectral technology in particular offers new possibilities for rendering the invisible visible[...] hyperspectral technology so important for solving environmental problems? Bernhard Sang: Hyperspectral earth[...] boundaries and what was technically feasible. This experience has...

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

on a solid 26 years of professional experience. After training as a communications electronics technician[...] with the German Federal Armed Forces, he qualified as a physical-technical assistant before entering the space[...] From the school desk to the clean room: How physical/technical...

Obituary for Ulrich Schulz

converted to display technology. Unlike other 'established and well-known' major competitors, we delivered[...] managing director of OHB Teledata, which focused on the utilisation of space technologies. In 2001[...] . From 2002 onwards, Uli, the man of the first hour, was Chief Operating Officer T...

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

industry has always been characterized by enormous capital requirements. Space is the technology[...] of the future, requiring continuous technical innovations and developments at the edge of what is possible[...] institutional customers in Europe benefit from a strong, innovative, technologicall...

Space Encounter: Despite the Corona pandemic: 5 reasons why space industry will continue to gain importance in 2021

- and he is focusing on topics that will further promote the future of application-oriented, useful space technology[...] through space technology is also possible in this field and would thus quickly make aberrations visible[...] , the Federal Republic has technologies with which it can make an...

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

in technical terms or overly complicated explanations, but to find a common basis for communicating[...] ! And with geoengineering, there is another factor: the word "geoengineering" itself is already a technical term. I think[...] "geoengineering" itself is already a technical term. I think if...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 4: How TU Delft contributes to the geoengineering consortium established by OHB

of Technology in the Netherlands. She holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University[...] of Technology and a PhD from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Her research focuses on orbital[...] both organisational and technical roles – for example, there is a...

Pioneers of space: the new path to space

the field of space technology? I had always been interested in space, the moon and the stars[...] – and in technology. I went to a technical high school and after graduation I initially attended a career orientation[...] in aviation and space technology in Stuttgart, where I commenced my studies....

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 3: What is geoengineering?

of methods and technologies aimed at intentionally altering the climate system to mitigate the effects[...] methods and technologies can be roughly divided into two groups: Approaches aimed at removing carbon[...] Capture and Storage   Idea: Technical methods are used to remove carbon dioxide...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

kilometres per hour. Technology is advancing in the fields of active debris removal and other in-orbit[...] are only beginning to be tested and to find economic and commercial viability. Technological innovation[...] perspective and is addressing technical, regulatory and political issues. It is...

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

are interested in and also happen to be my hobbies. In addition, we share an enthusiasm for new technologies[...] and Information Technology Services GmbH here in Bremen and are planning joint activities. In addition, I would like[...] books about space travel, planets – and dinosaurs. But...

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

be taken into account when designing entry probes. In short, exploration of Venus is technically very challenging. What[...] technological capabilities, it would be quite possible to engineer a probe able to withstand the pressure[...] are extremely demanding – both financially and in terms of...

“We want to inspire young people for aerospace jobs at OHB”

is increasingly succeeding in illustrating the everyday benefits of aerospace technology for society in general[...] and technology, whereby our goal must be to inspire as many of these young people as possible for careers[...] to its various focal areas in technology and research, e.g. in the...

"It will make a significant difference for Germany as a business location whether we have a launch site or not"

of digitalisation the space industry is a key to future technologies such as autonomous driving, Industry 4.0, Big[...] without it. The question is: Do we want to have independent access to the necessary data for these technologies? Many[...] is not familiar with the technology first thinks of a...

Milestones

reasoning: if it was possible to make components and technologies increasingly more compact and efficient[...] was launched as early as in 1994. Brem-Sat was a small scientific and technical multi-talent, allowing[...] In the mid-1990s, telematics and the expansion of space technology lured Marco...

TwoMinutesOfSpace Season 2 - Part 1: How to improve air quality with clean room technology

to improve air quality with clean room technology Space knowledge with OHB experts Carsten Borowy[...] breathing air by using clean room technology. To protect your personal data, your connection to the video[...] Bewick share their knowledge about space. In episode 5, Carsten Borowy explains how...

Space Encounter: Europe must be careful not to lose out

. It was a fascinating week, not only because of the large number of technical and scientific presentations[...] was, of course, also one of the discussion points at the IAC in Dubai. Space, with its technologies[...] business. For decades, all these space services and technologies were the domain...

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

on all of humanity. Is it conceivable that with Earth observation satellite technology this effect could[...] . There have been many mainly technical problems and delays. In the meantime, however, the project is nearing[...] of the satellite is a brand new development and from this point of view t...

Satellites

Satellite Technology With its steady, primarily organic growth and technological leadership, OHB[...] Commission. OHB System AG as prime contractor and Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) have teamed[...] , the telecommunications satellite H36W-1 produced by space technology company OHB System AG...

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

station, rover or atmospheric mission: the exploration of Venus pushes terrestrial technologies[...] due to overheating. Despite the technical advances of recent decades, the extreme temperatures[...] ) and represents a mixture of mechanical computer, military technology first used in World War I...

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

. That’s right. A good team spirit is indispensable. How did you end up in space technology[...] From the school desk to the clean room: How physical/technical assistants qualify for a job at OHB Many career[...] paths lead to a job in space technology: a high school diploma and a degree in...

Detective work on the oceans

in Luxembourg: LuxSpace, a subsidiary of technology group OHB, assembles microsatellites that pick[...] quickly enough. And you are obtaining the technical expertise from the University of Poznan? Gerd Eiden[...] : How physical/technical assistants qualify for a job at OHB Many career paths lead...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 1: Why OHB is conducting research on geoengineering

contributions space technology can make in the fight against climate change. Of course, satellites already[...] provide important data on the climate and its changes, but perhaps space technology can also be used[...] from the atmosphere. These include the capture and storage of greenhouse gasses...

We.OHB - Part 4t: It’s fascinating to see all the things that have been achieved at this company over the last 37 years

the technical aspects of a project with the budget. “In a nutshell, our parameters are quality, time and cost[...] ,” she says. In her day-to-day business, she therefore has many technical clarification meetings[...] , want to plot the space technology company’s future in a spirit of optimism and...

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

Schneider and Marco Mulser from technology coordination explain why residual stresses in components[...] into non-destructive analysis methods, focusing on synchrotron and neutron-based diffraction techniques[...] . Diffraction techniques use different types of radiation to measure microstructural...

The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

combat pilots who followed technical routines. For many years, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, the Apollo[...] are to embark on such voyages in the future, it is not just necessary to solve the basic technical problems[...] As a futurologist, Matthias Horx is concerned not only with future technol...

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

.   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 not only need the steel, but also the receiver[...] is also used to develop the high-tech industry of the host...

We.OHB - Part 3: The current growth perspective of OHB offers us great opportunities

the technical component on her day to day job. In 2015, she moved to Munich, where she found her perfect job[...] , strategy, programmatic and business development, with being closer to the technical projects and teams. Her[...] new management duo, want to plot the space technology company’s...