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...

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...

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 The motor was rewound, outdated electronics were[...]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...

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...

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...

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

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...

#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...

“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....

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...

Space Encounter: We are running out of time

, were prepared to get something big off the ground. A HARSH YEAR FOR THE GLOBAL CLIMATE It is possible[...] . Our engineers were to examine various concepts that could help to mitigate global warming[...] were examined that pursue the goal of either reducing the amount of radiation reaching the...

Pioneers of space: the new path to space

. At that time, we were only a very small company with around 20 employees and offices in containers[...] were completed relatively swiftly without any bureaucratic constraints. Obviously, this approach[...] has its own challenges: when I started out, our offices, workshops and laboratories were...

Billiards in space - DART and Hera

people were injured in the impact of the Chelyabinsk asteroid. This asteroid also broke apart while still[...] , no funds were approved for the mission, which amounted to ESA withdrawing from the project. NASA[...] change were to be carried out by observatories on Earth. Hera as successor to AIM...

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

were known as a “Golden Age”, especially in Germany. I'm pretty sure that we tend to romanticize[...] at least some of the events of that decade, but nevertheless: the 1920s were a time of general economic[...] in the structure of the industry. While the previous four decades were characterized...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 5: How OHB has been working on the subject of geoengineering in 2021

I talked to liked the idea. Some people were very sceptical – especially about the space-based concept[...] . But other people were actually quite relieved to hear that these kinds of ideas exist[...] . And do you think that was out of politeness? Maybe. But I would like to think they were more...

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

willing to remain loyal to a company if personal expectations were fulfilled. These expectations included[...] job security, particularly in times when there were many competitors for attractive jobs. On the other[...] at work. If both of these applied, people tended to stay where they were. But...

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

. This is a process that starts now. But we are very confident. Were you surprised how positively politicians[...] the benefits are much more visible. For a long time, space missions were extremely expensive and a rather[...] languages via a device like a smartphone were also featured in Star...

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

things, were analysed using diffraction methods. What is the current project status? Axel Müller[...] were started before Christmas. In 2022, the test specimens will be examined by the working groups[...] the test specimens were designed to replicate various industrial forming and processing...

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

(VesselSat 1 & VesselSat 2), which were operated by ORBCOMM and provided AIS data services to various[...] Transportation, Target, Tropicana, Tyson Foods, Walmart and Werner Enterprises. For more information, visit

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

20, 1969. Do you remember where you were and how you watched the lunar landing? Thomas Reiter: Indeed[...] was in black and white of course, but the documentaries before that were shown in color, I still remember[...] went through your mind as you were watching the TV? Can you still remember?...

The coronavirus crisis will render the world more digital

has turned our private and work lives upside down. At OHB, we were able to anticipate what this would entail[...] to have long-running projects. The budgets for all ESA programs were approved last November. I believe

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

to awaken the desire for innovation in society as a whole May 17, 2021. Özlem Türeci and Ugur Sahin were[...] we were even the "Innovation World Champion". Germany's most valuable raw material: Bright minds I also

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

in the world’s modern history, from the first car to the latest scooter, motorcycle, or bus, were still[...] on the roads today? If no tow truck, gas station or assistance existed? If no traffic lights were installed

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

. At least for me, I can say this: I would almost speak of humility or even reverence if I were to describe[...] – and subsequently saw an image on which around 3,000 galaxies were depicted that no one had previously known existed

Europe is committed to protecting the Earth

any response to asteroids at the moment. So, if an asteroid were to be heading for the Earth, we would[...] about the composition of asteroids. This means that, if an object were to be approaching the Earth

OHB facilitating astronomical research

and thought about the movements of celestial bodies. In the beginning, only very few technical aids were[...] Webb Space Telescope were printed in almost all daily newspapers and sparked enthusiasm not only

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

as a cover of water clouds. Below this, a tropical climate and lush vegetation were assumed. The fact[...] concepts were developed for AREE. One version is symmetrical and runs on crawler tracks ... © NASA/JPL[...] crawler tracks were also up for discussion. Compared to wheels, these have the...

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

, alternatives were sought to the satellite development planned as part of the partnership with France[...] on 17 December 2001. The five satellites were launched – unthinkable today – between 2006 and 2008

Small but powerful: Microsatellite ESAIL gets ready for launch

sleepless nights. (laughs) Moreover, the team were very quick to respond and both supportive and patient[...] a few weeks ago was very successful. The satellite responded nominally. That showed us we were correct

The crisis makes the need for space technology more obvious

University, there were around 1.5 million infected people around the globe on the cut-off date of April 8th[...] team at a very early stage, we were certainly able to prepare ourselves a little better

10 questions and answers about Galileo

. If, for example, GPS were suddenly to stop functioning or were switched off, this would have consequences

Space Encounter: A spaceport in the North Sea would catapult Germany into the future as a location of the aerospace industry

back to Earth. These formation control technologies, which were developed by Prof. Klaus Schilling's[...] , we are currently experiencing a momentum that can certainly be compared to the Gigafactory in Grünheide. If I were

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

if you were to ask people on the street about it, most of them wouldn't know what to think of it. So first[...] "geoengineering" itself is already a technical term. I think if you were to ask people on the street about

EnMAP: Making the invisible visible

. In fact, at the beginning, we did not know what we were facing, where we would be exceeding human[...] , we did not know what we were facing, where we would be exceeding human boundaries and what

ORBCOMM announces commercial service for its final 11 OG2 satellites

and network system performance. All of these tests were successfully completed well ahead of schedule

Germany is a global center for superstition

were previously impossible. But it is also true that this will not mean a reinvention of weather[...] soon upgrades its capabilities. In fact, it would be even nicer if Europe were to set a new

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

we have maintained over the years. In terms of structure, we were and are an innovative company. We always[...] in the US in spaceflight in the early 2000s. But the decisive factor was that we were also immediately successful with our

Space Encounter: Missions to Mars will require more infrastructure in space

stations were established on the Canaries, the Azores and Cape Verde. In this way safe sea traffic

Destination Venus part 3: Was Venus a twin of Earth millions of years ago?

cooling systems to survive on the surface of Venus. The Russian landers that went there were only designed[...] really quickly before the bathysphere they were enclosed in got too hot and the electronics melted. NASA has been[...] of time. So, there were these early ideas about early Venus being...

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

. The scientific instruments used for this purpose were largely adopted from the Mars Express and Rosetta missions[...] . This, of course, depends on the availability of the necessary funds. Within the Soviet Vega program, balloons were

Become a space pioneer by joining European space company OHB

at international companies. From the outset, the school students were required to work in international[...] were held in the Netherlands and Scotland in October 2016 and March 2017. The project was concluded

OHB SE at the ILA Berlin Air Show

* satellites developed and built by OHB System AG were successfully launched on May 24, 2016 with a Sojus

Space Encounter: The story of a good idea

successful on the market today; here, too, we were part of a success story with OHB.   So it is now

Ship ahoy! How LuxSpace uses AIS messages to monitor worldwide shipping traffic

ships were traveling in a specific marine region at any given time, suspicious ships can be identified