OHB facilitating astronomical research

The view into the vastness of the universe leaves hardly anyone untouched. © NASA, ESA Exploration 12. September 2022 Gazing at the stars OHB facilitating astronomical research Humans have always been fascinated by the starry sky. What kinds of things are out there, in the vastness of space? How do...

Billiards in space - DART and Hera

On 26 September 2022, DART is expected to collide with the asteroid Dimorphos, thereby changing its orbit. © ESA Hera Space Safety Exploration 19. September 2022 Billiards in space - DART and Hera How planet Earth can be protected from dangerous asteroids Well over 1 million asteroids have already...

Artemis, the Gateway and the future of humanity in space

Artistic view of the Gateway in lunar orbit. © NASA/Alberto Bertolin Exploration Human Spaceflight 21. October 2022 Humanity's return to the Moon Artemis, the Gateway and the next giant leap There are many reasons to return to the Moon. On 20 July 1969, Apollo 11 brought the first astronauts to...

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

© OHB Space Encounter Security A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space Europe's security is also defended in space OHB CEO Marco Fuchs calls on the government: "Stand by your word" 11 November 2022. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, said something in his...

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

Elevated methane concentrations detected with the MAMAP2D sensor over coal mining sites in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. © IUP Earth Observation 18. November 2022 BreKliMon: How small satellites made in Bremen could be used to detect methane sources OHB and the Institute for Environmental Physics...

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

© OHB Space Encounter Security Earth Observation Exploration A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership 25 November 2022.  Europe has made a convincing commitment to the importance of space at the just concluded Ministerial Conference...

How exactly is MT Aerospace entering the hydrogen era?

Hydrogen has long been a topic for rocket manufacturers. Based on this expertise, MT Aerospace is now opening up new business areas. © HKP Innovation Future 02. December 2022 How exactly is MT Aerospace entering the hydrogen era? Günther Schullerer and Markus Staudt tell us more about it Dr Günther...

OHB sponsors parabolic flights for paraplegic student

Space flight has always fascinated Michi Benthaus. © OHB Young Talent 07. December 2022 "I can't become an astronaut so easily now – but nobody can do that easily!" OHB sponsors paraplegic student who conducts experiments in weightlessness during parabolic flights Space flight has always been one...

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

On 13 December, the first MTG satellite will be launched and will provide more precise weather forecasts for Europe in geostationary orbit, with OHB technology playing a key role. The satellite platform (photo) was built in OHB's clean rooms. © OHB Meteosat 12. December 2022 5 questions and answers...

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

Artist's impression of the Gateway with engaged ion thrusters. © NASA Exploration Human Spaceflight 09. December 2022 Fill it up, please! Why the European Refuelling Module is a gamechanger for exploration missions Cars need fuel, so do satellites and spaceships. However, the refuelling...