The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

fiction series that were on TV at the time. Shows such as the German series “Space Patrol Orion” or “Star[...] the needs and necessities on the surface of the Earth were not evident. On top of that, carrying out new[...] why the Americans were so determined to fly to the Moon was that they wanted...

SARah satellites successfully launched

reconnaissance system were successfully launched today from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA[...] satellites were received. This has kicked-off the so-called Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), during which[...] that the two satellites are safely in orbit after all the hard work....

"Will you have been with us ..."

in which future OHB employees were part of a technologically outstanding solution to challenges in space[...] . Stories were conceived on the basis of this central idea, which were to serve as the basic framework[...] into space could become easier. The claim "Will you have been with us when other...

Four additional OHB satellites will reinforce Galileo

satellites today were declared ready to join the constellation of the European satellite navigation system[...] – the “replacement crew members”, as it were. “We took up serial production at our tried-and-tested production[...] network of tracking (earth) stations. The first services were made...

A visit to OHB: The partners of the “Older employees and the working world” initiative visiting the OHB Space Center “Optics and Science”

professionals.” The visitors were particularly impressed by the way in which knowledge is systematically shared[...] were older than 50 years on the date on which they joined OHB,” explains Alexandra Kübler, head[...] routines. In addition, the guests were given an opportunity of learning first...

Partying until dawn: OHB celebrates successful liftoff for Galileo satellites

- S Martin Kourou/Bremen, December 5, 2021. “Trois, deux, un, top, décollage” – were the words resonating[...] were able to track the satellites via a night-time live stream as they reached their target orbit[...] were activated and started to unfold their solar panels and align them with the...

Annual general meeting approves dividend payment of EUR 60 cents per share and all nominations for the Supervisory Board

and Supervisory Board. All other resolutions proposed on the agenda were also approved. In particular, these were[...] Königsmann and Claire Wellby were each appointed for a three-year term in individual votes), the ratification

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

previously unknown rings and ten new moons were discovered during the approach of the probe. An eleventh new[...] indication of its existence were disturbances in the orbit of Uranus, which suggested the presence[...] observatory. The fact that the calculations were correct and that an eighth...

OHB SE's annual general meeting approves dividend payment (EUR 0.43 per share)

Board and Supervisory Board. The other resolutions proposed on the agenda were also adopted by a large[...] majority. These were in particular the ratification of the actions of the Executive Board and Supervisory[...] were appointed by individual vote for the respective further period) and the...

TEXUS-55 marks successful completion of the double campaign

to this mission, we were again able to ensure that the scientists were able to exert influence[...] , thus ensuring swift recovery of the upper stage in which the experiments were accommodated,” explains[...] , the relief and joy were palpable. It is always a great and motivating experience for me...

#OHBgoesIAC: Home game for OHB at IAC in Bremen

and Aerospace Society acknowledges OHB’s Galileo team with the Wernher-von-Braun Award Bremen, September[...] . The Group will be receiving a particular honor in the form of the Wernher-von-Braun Team Award, which[...] 3 / presentation of the Wernher-von-Braun Award On the Day of German Unity on...

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

from a technological aspect were many. This much was clear to us right from the start. For this reason, the ESA[...] with previously unseen sensitivity. Especially low-interference, active coolers were built in order to achieve[...] of the IRS began in 2010, people were not sure whether it could...

Obituary for Ulrich Schulz

, otherwise I had no idea about shipbuilding." These were precisely the challenges that Uli was looking[...] from the medical sector for 900 DM and made it space-worthy. The motor was rewound, outdated electronics were[...] -g conditions. Special rotors were developed for this purpose, which were...

OHB SE discloses 6M interim report 2019

of the Space Systems division were above the level of the first six months of the previous year (EUR 314.9[...] unit in the first six months of fiscal 2019 were below the previous year's figure of EUR 93.6 million[...] million as of June 30, 2019, the OHB Group's total assets were a good 14 %...

OHB SE discloses 9M interim report 2019

million). At EUR 533.0 million, the unconsolidated total revenues of the Space Systems division were above[...] of fiscal 2019 were below the previous year's figure of EUR 140.6 million. The operating result (EBITDA[...] as of September 30, 2019, the OHB Group's total assets were a good 27 %...

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

were too bad. Of course, you are disappointed at first when such a plan doesn't work out. Many years[...] . You have two daughters. Were you able to inspire them for your work? What have you told them? Dad[...] got into it in normal and natural way what we were doing there and also got to know all...

OHB in mourning following the death of Horst Rauck

contribution to the development of the European Ariane launch vehicle. He was one of the few who were convinced[...] and business throughout his entire life. His contributions were recognized both nationally and internationally[...] of IFR e.V. (Internationaler Förderkreis für Raumfahrt Hermann...

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

be nothing short of a catastrophe if we were no longer able to launch any missions into orbit because of all[...] debris is growing all the time. It would be nothing short of a catastrophe if we were no longer able[...] Chinese Fengyun series weather satellite to show that they were able to do...

Welcome back on planet Earth Matthias Maurer!

proud and happy that the experiments we were involved in went so well and so successfully. On behalf[...] was required? The training system and the associated app were developed by EMS GmbH from Leipzig, which acted as OHB's[...] , the control unit, the position of some plugs and functions were...

Full-year guidance for 2016 confirmed Order books a high EUR 1.6 billion

earnings (EBITDA) at the end of the first nine months came to EUR 37.5 million and were thus virtually[...] million, non-consolidated total revenues in the  Space Systems business unit were down roughly[...] by the OHB Group were valued at EUR 1,601 million, down from EUR 1,684 million as of...

Federal Government Coordinator of German Aerospace Policy Dr Anna Christmann visits OHB in Bremen

: "We were very pleased about Dr Anna Christmann's visit and were able to give her a good insight[...] satellites, we at OHB are at the forefront when it comes to climate protection from space, and we were able

What is Galileo capable of?

can Galileo do? Five main services were defined at the beginning of the Galileo project[...] services were only notified of an emergency after a delay of one hour and did not have any precise[...] “Navstar GPS” global positioning system is also available for use in Europe. However, if it were

OHB supporting INNOspace Weekend

and logistics were used as a basis for solutions to address present and future challenges. Pitch your idea! Two[...] AG and was one of the jurors. Coming up with a business idea in 60 hours The ten teams had 60 hours before they were called[...] on to convince the jury of the potential of their...

Milestones

Fuchs was in search of a new challenge in 1981. The children were out of the house and, as a trained[...] a wool shop, she had a fateful meeting with the Otto family, who were looking for someone to take over[...] company. Whereas many experts believed that only large and expensive satellites and...

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

Before the first telescopes were invented, Jupiter and Saturn were the only known planets[...] into different groups: The four largest satellites of the planet, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, were[...] objects orbiting Jupiter were only captured over time by the planet's gravity. The Galilean...

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

as it showed that manned missions to planets were no longer merely science fiction phantasies. All of a sudden[...] the scope for setting up outposts on the moon or Mars as if this were an entirely natural thing to do. Elon[...] , if they were to collide with the earth, would extinguish every form...

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

for an autograph from “Astro-Alex”. The hall was completely full. We were able to observe a similar phenomenon last[...] ” was boundless (although it must be said that they were particularly driven by a desire to view the space[...] activities of “their” City of Space). This very clearly showed us...

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

surprise, have done it very well. Other sectors of the economy were able to move their workflows[...] of us, the restrictions on our freedom of movement that we had to endure at the beginning of the pandemic were offset[...] , video chats were used, Angela Merkel recommended that the younger...

Detecting extreme weather events earlier than ever before: OHB celebrates successful mating of the MTG sounder satellite

. In the final weeks before transport to IABG's test facility near Ottobrunn, extensive functional tests were[...] into operational mode and various scenarios, including flight procedures, were run from the Telespazio ground[...] ,  passed all tests with flying colours - as if it were already in...

OHB consolidated financial statements 2023

-recurring effects), which had a negative impact on profitability, were more than offset by the fair-value[...] Space Summit held in November 2023, at which decisions were taken to secure the autonomy[...] of the institutional market for commercial launchers. In the DIGITAL segment, further orders...

OHB SE holding virtual general meeting due to Covid-19

resolution proposal to the AGM for approval. This was approved by the Annual General Meeting, as were[...] the other items on the agenda. These were in detail the formal approval of the actions of the Management

“Max Valier” nano-satellite successfully launched

Physics (MPE) in Garching.  The team were elated when “Max Valier Sat” emitted its first sign of life[...] -satellite that already integrates the electronic boards. A number of structural components were made[...] experiments were added. Team spirit and technology The payloads came from all parts...

Technology transfer: OHB investigates protective effect of cleanroom clothing against infectious droplets

drops, droplets of ultrapure water of the appropriate size were used for the measurements. These were[...] effect. Reusable clothing can keep up with disposable clothing Several findings were obtained

#DestinationVenus Part 8: On a flying visit to Earth's closest neighbour

probes were able to use their instruments to study Venus during their brief encounter. Solar Orbiter[...] flyby, the spacecraft's outboard cameras were able to capture a series of black-and-white images[...] that were combined to show the event from the spacecraft's point of view. Both Solar...

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 eighth mission of the plasma laboratory were consistently seen as positive. “Even after five years[...] plasma at particle level. © DLR   The results after the eighth mission...

Total revenues increased to EUR 354 million (+12%)

  business unit were up on the first six months of the previous year (EUR 236.6 million). The increase[...] at the end of the first six months of 2017 were valued at EUR 2,220 million, up from EUR 1,645 million[...] equivalents (net of securities) came to EUR 36.4 million at the end of the period...

OHB SE discloses 6M report 2018

were significantly higher than the EUR 261.4 million recorded in the first six months of the previous[...] in the reporting period were down by around 12% to EUR 41.0 million after EUR 46.7 million in the previous year[...] 30, 2018, the OHB Group's total assets of EUR 763.7 million were...

OHB SE discloses 3M interim report 2019

EUR 190.9 million after three months and were thus almost unchanged from the previous year (EUR 189.7[...] -consolidated total revenues of the Space Systems division were at the level of the first three months[...] , the OHB Group's total assets were a good 12 % higher than at December 31, 2018...

OHB SE discloses 6M interim report 2020

, non-consolidated total revenues in the Space Systems business unit were down on the first six months[...] million and were thus below the previous year's value of EUR 87.8 million. The operating result (EBITDA[...] at the end of the reporting period were significantly above the previous year's...

OHB SE discloses 9-month interim report 2021

, the unconsolidated total revenues in the SPACE SYSTEMS segment were above the level of the first nine months[...] , the unconsolidated total revenues of the AEROSPACE segment in the first nine months of fiscal year 2021 were[...] . At the end of the reporting period, cash and cash equivalents were...

OHB SE discloses 3M interim report 2022

revenues of the SPACE SYSTEMS segment were below the level of the first three months of the previous year[...] of fiscal year 2022 were above the previous year's figure of EUR 17.6 million. The operating result (EBITDA[...] 31, 2022, the OHB Group's total assets of EUR 996.5 million were 4 %...

OHB SE discloses 6M interim report 2022

, the unconsolidated total revenues of the SPACE SYSTEMS reporting segment were above the level of the first six months[...] of fiscal year 2022 were significantly higher than the previous year's figure of EUR 40.3 million[...] reporting date. At the end of the reporting period, cash and cash...

OHB SE discloses 3M interim report 2023

SYSTEMS division were above the level of the first three months of the previous year (EUR 142.8 million[...] , the unconsolidated total revenues of the AEROSPACE segment in the first three months of fiscal year 2023 were above[...] . At the end of the reporting period, cash and cash equivalents wer...

OHB SE discloses 6M interim report 2023

were below the level of the first six months of the previous year (EUR 364.7 million). The increased[...] , the unconsolidated total revenues of the AEROSPACE segment in the first six months of fiscal year 2023 were[...] of the reporting period, cash and cash equivalents were below the previous...

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

tranche were sent to Kourou. What are the predominant emotions? Tense expectation in anticipation[...] that were launched into space as In-Orbit Validation satellites to test the technology. Their first launch[...] with exploring what a next generation of Galileo satellites might look like....

OHB SE's annual general meeting approves dividend increase and elects Dr. Hans-Jörg Königsmann to the Supervisory Board

proposed on the agenda were also adopted by a large majority. These were in particular the ratification

EDRS-C reached launch site Kourou

were loaded with equipment (e.g. electrical and mechanical ground support equipment and many other[...] at the European launch site in Kourou on June 20, 2019. Of course, some of the OHB engineers were on board[...] of Bavaria. Three sister companies were involved in EDRS-C: OHB Sweden was in...

OHB SE discloses 9M interim report 2020

493.5 million, non-consolidated total revenues in the Space Systems segment were down on the level[...] of fiscal year 2020 were significantly below the previous year's figure of EUR 130.8 million. The operating[...] to the capital market in an ad-hoc disclosure. The figures published on February...

OHB SE discloses 9-month interim report 2022

SYSTEMS division were significantly above the level of the first nine months of the previous year (EUR[...] of fiscal year 2022 were above the previous year's figure of EUR 67.3 million. The operating result (EBITDA[...] . At the end of the reporting period, cash and cash equivalents were below...

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

were still unknown; today we have discovered over 4,000 of them. There are an enormous number of stars[...] , are exciting in this respect as they were created at the same time as the Earth 4.6 billion years ago, but have[...] closest neighbors, Venus and Mars, are exciting in this respect as they...