Space Encounter: It is only when we view our planet from space that we realize how valuable the earth is.

on astronauts will leave a growing impression via satellite technology. In particular, the future generation[...] of satellites used in the European Copernicus earth observation mission will be able to provide us with findings[...] that the Copernicus satellites are known as “sentinels”. Conveing...

Space Encounter: Europe must be careful not to lose out

its interactions be understood. Satellites are the basis for this. Around 3,000 of them circle around the Earth[...] via them. Without data from navigation satellites, chaos would also break out in energy networks[...] or financial markets; they depend on highly precise time signals from space....

Space Encounter: Why earth observation is essential

me really proud. There are currently only two projects for hyperspectral satellites worldwide – and both[...] we monitor the environment, we seek to preserve the earth. By the way, weather satellites provide the most[...] earth observation is essential How satellites are helping us to learn more...

Space Encounter: The moon is an exciting target, especially from a research point of view

to use satellite technology to continue observing the Earth and tracking the harmful changes closely[...] exploration, it is important for us to keep our feet on the ground and remain rational. As I see it, the Moon[...] goals. I’m sure that flying to the moon will not be a profitable business pr...

Billiards in space - DART and Hera

site and the properties of Dimorphos. To do this, Hera will carry two mini-satellites, in addition[...] into the Earth's atmosphere. The asteroid exploded about five to fourteen kilometres above the ground, causing[...] search programmes . This systematic scanning of the sky has led to new...

Space Encounter: The new Cold War in space: Here's how it affects the succession of the ISS

further Galileo navigation satellites) and the provisional end of all cooperation in science, the Russians[...] built up. He has been Chief Executive Officer of OHB SE since 2000 and of OHB System AG since 2011[...] would not remain without drastic consequences for many international projects –...

TEXUS-53: Mission accomplished!

measurements). At the launch site ground control centre, information on the current trajectory is provided[...] transmission to ground control. This proved to be a success. TEXUS-53 was implemented under contract[...] to be conducted on board under space conditions. With an important task-share,...

MT Aerospace signs 35 million euro contract with ArianeGroup for the development of the PHOEBUS technology demonstrator

of each rocket launch. This allows more payload capacity (e.g., satellites) to be carried into space: Each[...] the travel platform for the satellites into space before they are separated from the upper stage and have[...] . It fills us with pride that, as the largest systems partner for the...

Space Encounter: Science must foster its role as the fountain of truth

this. Take, for example, the data provided by Earth observation satellites. This is information relating[...] science system. The German Council of Science and Humanities builds bridges between science and politics[...] Federal President at the joint proposal of the federal government and the...

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

visions with small satellites Fredrik Sjöberg and Benoit Mathieu, OHB Sweden’s new management duo, want[...] 21. August 2018 From the self-made satellite to the OHB team There that can be no doubt that it’s never too[...] – and without any major additional initiative on the part of company manage...