How the Digital Twin works at the port of Bremen

. What is a Digital Twin? A digital twin is a virtual real-time copy of certain aspects of the real world[...] : the digital transformation of business processes. Virtual twin for logistics The large amount of manual[...] , is digitally replicated on a one-for-one basis and mapped virtually in three...

Space Encounter: What does normal mean in abnormal times?

with our esteemed shareholders into the first virtual annual general meeting in OHB's history. I admit[...] conferencing, telephone switching and know almost every common application for virtual meetings over the past[...] economy In the course of the past few weeks, I have also realised how...

OHB facilitating astronomical research

in scientific circles. But even when viewed with the naked eye, the starry sky leaves virtually no one untouched[...] and the realisation of hardware for the exploration of space with probes. As the prime contractor, OHB is not only[...] atmosphere. The reason for this is the fact that the...

Detective work on the oceans

, such analyses have been virtually impossible. For this reason, we asked ourselves how we could build our[...] will enable faster analyses, including on a real-time basis. It will also make it possible to assess[...] such as when the dock must be vacant, when the refrigerated trucks need to be re...

Space Encounter: Germany's Internet gaps hamper innovation and damage prosperity

by the often immediate relocation of activities to virtual spaces. Not only have the major streaming platforms[...] own private Internet usage in recent weeks and months and then realise that four million households[...] solution could be realised much faster than the terrestrial connection of...

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

Comet Interceptor is to explore a comet that has remained virtually unchanged since the formation[...] in and work on these problems, but when you take a step back and realise that you are working on the exploration of an object[...] unknown even when the mission is ready to launch. Why is Comet...

Obituary for Ulrich Schulz

for and that drove him to peak performance. For four weeks he virtually lived on this ship, crawling around[...] changes and detect, measure, and quantify emissions worldwide in real time. We will honour the memory

#DestinationVenus Part 9: What insights can we expect from the new Venus missions?

, which I'm currently getting ready for. Unfortunately, they will both only happen virtually[...] In the 2030s, three new missions – DAVINCI, VERITAS and EnVision – will reach Venus and provide[...] – you wouldn't think that from reading the papers, you would think it's Mars – but you can get to...

Space Encounter: We are running out of time

has virtually no effect on the goal of reducing the greenhouse effect. The main reason[...] were examined that pursue the goal of either reducing the amount of radiation reaching the Earth[...] . The climate is a highly complex system formed by countless interacting factors. This is one of the rea...

Space Encounter: Why the exploration of space makes sense, but the colonisation of other planets does not

are basic virtues. This is true for space projects in general: the vast majority of projects carried out[...] on a realistic scientific perspective. For the fact that Mars could actually one day become a refuge for humanity[...] . Mars: Planet B or hostile desert world? About Mars . I often hear...

The crisis makes the need for space technology more obvious

2020, and more than 83,000 people died of the lung disease Covid-19 caused by the virus. Depending[...] on the country or region, the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate. Almost all states and governments[...] in the world are taking measures to prevent the virus from spreading further....

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

radio telescopes exert a strong fascination by virtue of their size alone – thanks to the huge bowls[...] travelling through space for a hundred million years before it reaches us. So, what we are actually seeing[...] for this telescope. The antennas collect so much data that today’s computers...

The coronavirus crisis will render the world more digital

when I see how our employees, but also society as a whole, are reacting to this completely new[...] or too hesitantly enforced. Overall, however, I have the impression that those responsible have reacted[...] . Instead, millions of people listen to the daily podcast on NDR with the Berlin virologi...

Milestones

from other reasons, he saw niches which he was able to address more effectively with a smaller and nimbler[...] reasoning: if it was possible to make components and technologies increasingly more compact and efficient[...] inherently have a limited life span, it is necessary to plan their...

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

up in the earth’s atmosphere virtually by itself at the end of its life, or you can perform a special manoeuver

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

this has spurred demand for experts in high technology, which is why we have virtually full employment in our

Space Encounter: We need to awaken the desire for innovation in society as a whole

as follows: "Realization of a novel, advanced solution to a particular problem, especially the introduction[...] Achievement". The winner, by the way, was real estate entrepreneur Ortwin Goldbeck. My sincere congratulations[...] development of an effective vaccine against the SARS-CoV2 virus...

Space Encounter: Bezos' audacious ride into space will give new impetus to useful space technology

civilians to the edge of space for the first time. And that was an incredible pioneering feat. Realize[...] . And that's why this audacious ride will give new impetus to the space industry. The achievements of Virgin[...] of the three large Venus missions recently announced by NASA and ESA. Read...

20-meter moonwalk: How the “Lunar Explorers” photographic work of art by Michael Najjar found its way to OHB

?  Absolutely, that’s what I have planned. I have been one of the “Virgin Galactics Pioneer Astronauts[...] ” of the US space company Virgin Galactics since 2012 and will soon be flying into space on board SpaceShipTwo

Space Encounter: All involved parties must make a contribution to mastering the crisis

effort that is required to combat the virus. Cultural and economic lockdown The pandemic is forcing[...] to predict how long the crisis will last. For this reason, the Management Board and Supervisory Board of OHB

Is there life on Mars?

a real problem for the human body as we are simply not made for such conditions. And that’s still[...] is too far away from the earth for real-time remote control. It takes at least nine minutes for a signal[...] . This has become a real problem in orbits around the earth. Space debris is a...

The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

this dream becomes reality. © NASA / JPL-Caltech New Space 17. January 2020 "Realistic is everything we can[...] . We shouldn’t forget that space travel was viewed as a highly idealistic human activity. In reality, however[...] into deep space and the search for planets that could act as a second...

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

! That said, I cannot really say just how realistic his plan is in the timeframe stated. However, I must admit[...] us to discover planets that are capable of sustaining life, and perhaps even ones that humans could realistically[...] in the distant future. And above all, where we can do this....

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

so that we can make them a reality. How important are visions for industrial progress? Absolutely crucial! Only[...] those who have these visions and offer them space can make the transfer from dream to reality[...] , you also need politicians to do this. How much persuasion will still be...

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

will make it possible to determine this beyond doubt from space. Join our experts in the realisation[...] this beyond doubt from space. Join our experts in the realisation of the satellites in our new video series[...] this global warming potential. For this reason, it is important that the focus...

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

political reality in the context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. With a space-savvy[...] and the opportunity to realise long-term value potential in advance. OHB will subsequently seek delisting[...] managed our growth from within. Now we would like to open a new chapter and for...

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

of the Earth from space makes us realize that we can only solve the problems facing the world by working[...] us realize that we can only solve the problems facing the world by working together but never if everyone[...] of the decade. Let’s go one step further: how realistic and, above all,...

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

felt sincere and authentic. So, I quickly realized that I really want to work at this company. Did your[...] , that was a real milestone for me. In my opinion, space is the pinnacle of engineering and also a domain in which[...] of. So, there are plenty of reasons for my long-term motivation. I...

Germany's eyes in space – The SAR-Lupe and SARah satellite reconnaissance systems

was to be realised. In reference to the measuring principle used by the satellites and their ability to record[...] for the realisation of SAR-Lupe by a European consortium led by OHB System AG as prime contractor was signed[...] the longer the electronic components remain in space. The realisati...

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

management of the BremSat small satellite project, which was realised in close cooperation with OHB. After[...] in Europe? Elon went to America because he could realise his ideas there. If there had been a chance[...] to realise them in the same way in Germany, maybe he would have even considered...

Destination Venus part 2: Why a mission to venus can spark the development of new technologies

even to land there. What time scales are we realistically looking at? A flight to Venus does not take[...] more probable on Mars, although we might find traces of earlier life on Venus. What are the reasons[...] other and expand knowledge about our nearest neighbouring planet. Read more...

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

generation of European weather satellites developed and realized for EUMETSAT (Exploitation of Meteorological[...] of the IRS began in 2010, people were not sure whether it could actually be realized. Seasoned aerospace nations[...] -prepared in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen to secure and realize...

What is Galileo capable of?

economy and infrastructure in Europe and also elsewhere. Many people do not realize that GPS is a military[...] a crucial contribution to safety. We are close to reaching the final state of the Galileo project. Currently[...] and forwards it to the emergency call center on the earth, which can...

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

to be engaged in a debate that veers into the academic. But this debate cannot disguise the hard reality[...] . There can be no space flight without rockets. At first glance, this seems to be a banal realisation; after[...] 2000 and of OHB System AG since 2011. Marco Fuchs is married and has two...

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

to depict reality in a confident and independent way in order to know what is true. Political[...] element comes from the awareness of Earth’s vulnerability. And particularly the realization[...] that we are all dependent on this one small dot in the vastness of space. In addition, knowledge and...

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

was discontinued in 1972: the Americans realized how high the risk of these missions was and that they should[...] will offer live satellite images online. A map service will be available allowing a delivery service or real[...] estate agent to check the status of a given area on a realtime...

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

/ J. Whatmore #DestinationVenus Exploration 08. January 2020 We could be ready in five to seven years Dr. Rolf[...] as its primary destination. What is the reason for this? This is due to the conditions prevailing on Venus[...] on Venus. On the Earth, people have already reached depths of almost...

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

, which was realised in close cooperation with OHB.The satellite was launched into space on the Space[...] later, however, I realised that the field I had chosen instead of a career as a pilot, guidance[...] in my bookcase - at least at the moment. When did you first read this masterpiece? I don't...

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

, this vision will surely become a reality. This latter aspect in particular is interesting. How are we supposed[...] it be? Definitely Mars. We have less gravity there, a reasonable flight time of one-and-a-half years and maybe[...] , the really big thing would be the first person on Mars. Read...

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

of the project, these processes will also be investigated on real components using case studies defined[...] by the industrial partners. At this point, we will of course also bring real aerospace components into play[...] of the component through the drilling of a hole. This is one of the reasons...

CO2M: Tracking down human CO2 emissions - Part 1

the industrial consortium which is working flat out to realise the satellites for the mission by 2025[...] in the realisation of the satellites in our new video series. More

CO2M: Tracking down human CO2 emissions - Part 2

the industrial consortium which is working flat out to realise the satellites for the mission by 2025[...] in the realisation of the satellites in our new video series. More

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

by paradise-like conditions. The reason for this assumption was the opaque atmosphere, which was interpreted[...] for more than two hours. The reasons for this: the temperatures on Venus exceed 450 degrees Celsius[...] appears transparent. For this reason, the surface of Venus has so far been...

Destination Venus part 5: Why a mission to Venus helps us to deepen our knowledge about Earth

to realize that methane only liquefies at temperatures below -162 degrees Celsius, while at higher[...] one of the reasons why we engage in space flight: space missions advance the development of technology. © DLR Pascale[...] our nearest neighbouring planet. Read more TwoMinutesOfSpace 23....

Pioneers of space: the new path to space

"Realistic is everything we can conceive of." Futurologist Matthias Horx on the future of space[...] . We are granting ESA staff an exclusive view of our daily routines, all our tools and our calculations on a real[...] to enter industry. More information on Triton-X can be found at LuxSpace What...

How exactly is MT Aerospace entering the hydrogen era?

as clear as it is today. This realisation is the result of discussions with potential customers[...] linked to MT Aerospace for five decades. But the real treasure of the MTA are the people who have[...] it? GS: There is now a real hype in the hydrogen market. Hydrogen technology is now being...

Space debris: Earth’s orbit is getting cluttered

space debris and missions that can be used to maintain faltering satellites. Is it realistic[...] then? But it is. The reason for this is that unlike space as a whole, the space around the Earth is limited. And it is getting[...] . And after a collision, the risk of further collisions increases...

Artemis, the Gateway and the future of humanity in space

reasons to return to the Moon. On 20 July 1969, Apollo 11 brought the first astronauts to Earth's only[...] , but in practice the process is very challenging. Why? Read Part 2 of our story to find out. More about[...] of the origins of our existence Read more Exploration 09. December 2022 Lunar...

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

are hardly possible without the possibility of refuelling. The reason for that? Fuel is heavy. Even[...] a certain pressure is reached, a valve is opened and the compressor discharges. The process does not sound[...] . Sustainability is also an issue here and refuelling satellites is not an...

Become a space pioneer by joining European space company OHB

into reality in multidisciplinary and international teams. We have not lost our fascination for space. Indeed[...] to realize at OHB.” Anna Metz, engineer, Dipl.- Ing. System Engineer Electrical Interfaces ExoMars Carrier[...] it is activated, just like in a real space mission. With their...