2019 will be a decisive year for Europe and all space activities

TwoMinutesOfSpace Part 4: Does the weather in space affect the Earth?

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

In the 2030s, three new missions – DAVINCI, VERITAS and EnVision – will reach Venus and provide us with completely new insights into our nearest neighbour. © JAXA/ISAS/DARTS #DestinationVenus Exploration 20. October 2021 "It’ll be an exciting time for planetary science" Astrophysicist Dr Michael...

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

The emergence and spread of humankind has already permanently changed the face of the Earth. © NASA Geoengineering Future 15. January 2021 "We have not lived in nature for a long time" Humankind has changed the Earth and will continue to do so in the future – what matters is the direction of the...

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

To prevent climate change from crossing certain tipping points, geoengineering may eventually become unavoidable. Geoengineering Future 22. January 2021 "Geoengineering is becoming more and more of a topic in climate research" In the long term, moving away from fossil fuels is inevitable – but...

Space Encounter: The Henry Ford moment in spaceflight

© OHB Space Encounter New Space A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space From cars to rockets: The Henry Ford moment in spaceflight February 5, 2021. I am always very interested in following what's happening in other areas of the space business. One thing I particularly enjoy is...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 3: What is geoengineering?

© OHB Geoengineering Future 10. March 2021 What is geoengineering? What methods are there? And is geoengineering the solution to climate change? Climate change exists and humans are causing it – there has been scientific consensus on this for decades. Nevertheless, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas...

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

© OHB Space Encounter Exploration A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space Why the exploration of space makes sense, but the colonisation of other planets does not March 4, 2021. "Perseverance" and "ingenuity" are two of the most used terms in recent weeks. Perseverance is the name of...

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

From the end of 2022 onwards, the first MTG satellites will gradually launch into space where, in a geostationary orbit, they will supply more precise weather forecasts for Europe - with a major contribution from OHB technology. © OHB Career Company 06. April 2021 Taking a precise look at the...

Space Encounter: New self-confidence in space

© OHB Space Encounter A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space New self-confidence in space: "Agenda 2025" of the new ESA chief puts Europe back on level ground with China and the U.S. April 7, 2021. Josef Aschbacher, Bill Nelson and Philippe Baptiste - three names that stand for...