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...

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

© OHB Space Encounter Space Transportation Satellites Space Launcher A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space "I strongly believe in the Rocket Factory – withdrawal is out of the question" No space flight without rockets. Why this is the hour of the microlauncher. 20 March 2023. There...

Obituary for Ulrich Schulz

Pioneers of Aerospace 24. March 2023 We mourn the loss of Ulrich Schulz An obituary for our first engineer The news that our long-time member of the Management Board and respected friend, Dipl.-Ing. Ulrich Schulz, passed away in Calgary on 17 March 2023 after a short period of illness at the age of...

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

Photo: Jacobia Dahm Pioneers of Aerospace Exploration 23. May 2023 Exploration of outer space: In search of the origins of our existence Interview with OHB Supervisory Board member Hans Königsmann For many years, Dr. Hans-Jörg Königsmann was Vice President of the US space company SpaceX, where he...