OHB developing its own satellite platform for earth observation missions

             Earth observation missions help us not only to produce spectacular images, but also to better understand[...] of earth observation missions. In this way, it will be able to achieve a more efficient implementation[...] a decisive step forward towards a standardized avionics...

Space Encounter: Why earth observation is essential

and, associated with this, the need to observe the changes on the earth even more effectively and precisely[...] earth observation is essential How satellites are helping us to learn more about the earth April[...] by collecting data and facts. In this sense, earth observation helps us to learn...

From panchromatic to hyperspectral: Earth observation in a myriad of colors

OHB awarded contract for studies under the EU earth observation program “Copernicus”

08. June 2018 Press Releases OHB awarded contract for studies under the EU earth observation[...] mission is to detect and observe continuously regions with high CO2 emissions and to generally monitor[...] on becoming a reliable and skilled partner to Europe for earth observation in the long term...

OHB Earth Observation Satellite EnMAP to be launched in April 2022

this with the hyperspectral satellite mission EnMAP : With hyperspectral data, the Earth can be observed with a depth[...] Earth observation satellite EnMAP (Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program), the first hyperspectral[...] a sought-after partner in European Earth observation programs....

OHB Italia awarded contract for Earth observation constellation IRIDE

07. December 2022 Press Release OHB Italia awarded contract for Earth observation constellation[...] programme for Earth observation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It will provide geospatial services at national[...] , optical, panchromatic, hyperspectral and infrared sensors. Main target of the...

Copernicus Sentinel Expansion – An addition to the family for the European Earth observation program

Space Encounter: A satellite from Germany launches a new era in Earth observation

© OHB Space Encounter Earth Observation A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space[...] "A satellite from Germany launches a new era in Earth observation" 14 February 2022. In the fight against[...] Center in Florida/USA. From then on, a completely new era of Earth observation will...

OHB Sweden and Satlantis signed contract to build Earth observation satellites

is the right sweet spot for the most competitive infrared solution for Earth observation based[...] 16. September 2022 Press Release OHB Sweden and Satlantis signed contract to build Earth[...] observation satellites The microsatellites will be based on OHB Sweden’s InnoSat platform Mr. Juan...

OHB and Satellogic sign MoU for the development of joint Earth observation applications

an important milestone in Satellogic’s mission to democratise access to Earth observation and establishes[...] ) with Earth observation (EO) data and satellite company Satellogic Inc. (Satellogic) to explore opportunities[...] with Satellogic, we will further expand our Earth observation...

OHB signs contract for the realisation of payloads for the European Earth observation Mission CHIME

for the European Earth observation Mission CHIME Hyperspectral satellites to complement Copernicus programme[...] satellites of the Earth observation mission CHIME under a subcontract from Thales Alenia Space[...] EU and the European Space Agency ESA. A spectral fingerprint of Earth's surface...

For the sake of our planet: Detailed Design of new Earth observation satellites commences

to tackle climate change: The CO2M mission of the European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus aims[...] by the European Space Agency ESA two years ago for the realisation of this special Earth observation mission[...] for Earth Observation. Transparency from space In the CO2M mission the eye...

OHB wins ESA contract for a study to implement radar-based Earth observation from geosynchronous orbit

for the tenth Earth Explorer: Harmony (formerly Stereoid) is a radar mission for the observation of ocean[...] the implementation of a radar-based Earth observation mission from a geosynchronous orbit. Known as “Hydroterra[...] observation from geosynchronous orbit Hydroterra mission to improve p...

Earth Observation: OHB System AG selected for the definition phase of the next optical Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission

satellites," said Dr Stephan Holsten, Head of the Earth Observation department in OHB's Predevelopment[...] Press Release Earth Observation: OHB System AG selected for the definition phase of the next[...] . "With this broad spectrum, S3NGO will become another powerhouse in the field of Earth obse...

OHB Italia signs contract worth EUR 168.2 million for the realization of an earth observation satellite with Luxembourg

for the realization of an earth observation satellite with Luxembourg  October 10, 2018. Representatives of OHB[...] representatives:  Marianne Radel Head of Corporate Communications Phone: +49 421 2020 9159 Email[...] DE0005936124), today signed a contract with the Luxemburg's Government -...

All tests in space successfully mastered: Earth observation satellite EnMAP impresses with top-quality data sets

02. November 2022 Press Release All tests in space successfully mastered: Earth observation[...] has been tested and calibrated ¬- the Earth observation satellite EnMAP of the German Space Agency[...] in Earth Observation "With the hyperspectral data of the environmental satellite, the condition...

Winning in your head! OHB and SC Borgfeld: Promoting young talent in football

Bremen Senate honors Manfred Fuchs: Square in front of the company headquarters to be named after the OHB founder

of the company headquarters to be named after the OHB founder „Happiness in life comes from a positive attitude[...] . Contact for media representatives:  Marianne Radel Head of Corporate Communications Phone: +49 421[...] 04. September 2018 Press Release Bremen Senate honors Manfred Fuchs:...

Space Encounter: Space missions are a question of existence for humanity

, if they were to collide with the earth, would extinguish every form of life on our planet. Fortunately[...] Space missions are a question of existence for humanity Why we must substantially step up our efforts[...] as it showed that manned missions to planets were no longer merely science...

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

© OHB Space Encounter 23. May 2018 A column by Marco Fuchs: thoughts about time and space Missions[...] we must not forget that it will never be anything like travelling on the Starship Enterprise. Applying[...] . Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla, recently advocated the colonisation of Mars...

Space Encounter: Why we need more funding for space missions

we need more funding for space missions The benefits of space activities are indisputable August[...] ? Fortunately not at first glance as otherwise France would be leagues ahead of us. Yet, in some areas[...] . That is why we have joined forces with many other companies and institutions in the...

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

of the German Aerospace Center, explains why missions to Venus deepen our knowledge about Earth and advance[...] of the greenhouse effect on Earth. Jan Wörner, ESA Director General, is convinced that further missions to Venus[...] for launch in five to seven years" Missions to Venus are extremely...

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

of fuel brought from Earth. To change this and enable sustainable exploration missions to more distant[...] on a mission to Mars, one of Earth's closest neighbouring planets, the mass of the fuel required can easily[...] as the return to Earth into account, such a mission quickly becomes...

OHB joins forces with start-up Searoutes

and data collection – especially in the areas of AIS, Earth observation imagery and monitoring[...] and has taken on the mission to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of freight transportation by providing shippers[...] happy to work together with Searoutes to decarbonise supply chains. Not only...

Space Encounter: The Henry Ford moment in spaceflight

the live events of Space-X test flights and missions. Just a few days ago, another Starship was launched[...] the U.S. and China, that is completely different. I observed this when I visited the Space X factory for the first[...] such as protecting the Earth and providing connectivity from space...

OHB looks forward to next satellite launch

06. May 2019 Press Release OHB looks forward to launch of satellite EDRS-C Bremen, May 6, 2019[...] representatives:  Marianne Radel Head of Corporate Communications Phone: +49 421 2020 9159 Email[...] Airbus Defence and Space. More information in this press release .   Contact for media

OHB subsidiary MT Aerospace looks forward to ARIANE 6 production

06. May 2019 Press Release OHB subsidiary MT Aerospace looks forward to ARIANE 6 production[...] representatives:  Marianne Radel Head of Corporate Communications Phone: +49 421 2020 9159 Email[...] from the ArianeGroup and Arianespace press release: Arianespace orders the first series models of...

School meets the private sector: OHB and ÖG forging a partnership agreement

20. August 2018 Press Release School meets the private sector: OHB and ÖG forging a partnership[...] the field of aviation and space. Jan Andrees Dönch, head teacher at ÖG, and OHB Chief Executive Officer[...] agreement lays the foundations for outstanding collaboration Jan Andrees Dönch, the hea...

Big science and industry join forces to innovate new space technologies

AG cover the whole range of satellite applications - from telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation[...] in weather forecasting. Successful space exploration encompasses a broad range of missions requiring advanced[...] as well as their manufacturing methods will pave the way for more...

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

of the Earth rising over the lunar horizon was transmitted back to the Earth during the Apollo 8 mission[...] was this so significant? Reiter: The side of the Moon facing away from the Earth is an excellent observation point[...] On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission brought the first humans to...

Oerlikon AM and MT Aerospace join forces to offer aerospace customers additive manufacturing solutions

14. June 2019 Press Release Oerlikon AM and MT Aerospace join forces to offer aerospace customers[...] by risks, influences and other factors, many of which are not foreseeable at present and/or are beyond[...] into a hybrid driveshaft. Contact for media representatives:  Marianne Radel Head of...

OHB and AFK Enterprise join forces and invest in environmentally friendly technologies for aviation

, former CEO of Rheinmetall AG, as an expert. Contact for media representatives:  Marianne Radel Head[...] 26. August 2022 Press Release OHB and AFK Enterprise join forces and invest in environmentally[...] -company AFK Enterprise AG today formed a joint venture to invest in new, environmentally...

OHB control station enhances satellite communications system of the German Federal Armed Forces

/military satellite mission Heinrich Hertz is also broadening the satellite communication capabilities[...] the entire mission including the satellite, the launcher and the related ground infrastructure[...] be allocated in the light of specific requirements. UHF SATCOM modems form the heart of...

OHB Digital Connect and Atos to equip German air force’s space situation center

. Its task is to protect German space-based civilian and military systems. For this purpose, all near-earth[...] ? Is there a possible risk of objects colliding? Or will these objects re-enter the earth’s atmosphere and burn[...] 04. April 2022 Press Release OHB Digital Connect and Atos to equip...

OHB Italia Nanosat EAGLET 1 successfully launched today from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

, the first nanosat prototype for Earth Observation and maritime surveillance from OHB Italia, a subsidiary[...] Base of Vandenberg on-board a Falcon 9 launcher in SSO-A mission from SpaceX. EAGLET[...] applications.”   Contact for media representatives:  Marianne Radel Head of Corporate...

Federal Armed Forces start operational use of the satellite-based reconnaissance system SARah with the first satellite

Press Release Federal Armed Forces start operational use of the satellite-based reconnaissance[...] for media representatives:  Marianne Radel Head of Corporate Communications Phone: +49 421 2020 9159[...] . The German Federal Armed Forces can now integrate this satellite into their military...

OHB Digital Connect deepens AI and image processing expertise in concept study for the German Armed Forces

, Fraunhofer FHR, Fraunhofer IOSB and IABG. Contact for media representatives:  Marianne Radel Head[...] for the German Armed Forces Automated processes to accelerate workflows and improve quality of results Koblenz

Multi-dimensional reconnaissance: OHB Digital Connect realises technology demonstrator for the German Armed Forces

for use in reconnaissance and Earth observation systems. Contact for media representatives:  Marianne Radel Head[...] with information we have from observers on the ground or from other sources in the area, generating an up-to-date picture[...] demonstrator for the German Armed Forces Networking...

OHB System AG awarded contract for the development and integration of the SARah radar satellite reconnaissance system for the German federal armed forces

:  Marianne Radel Head of Corporate Communications Phone: +49 421 2020 9159 Email: marianne.radel@ohb.de [...] and integration of the SARah radar satellite reconnaissance system for the German federal armed forces OHB System

Space Encounter: I am convinced that with KKR we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space Champion

that with KKR we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European[...] in the long term as a privately held family business, we need to attract the brightest talent, (pre-)finance

TwoMinutesOfSpace Part 8: Is the Earth unique?

Europe is committed to protecting the Earth

for action – and have acted on it. The European Earth observation mission “Copernicus” was assigned a budget[...] is committed to encouraging more conscious use of the Earth’s resources. Earth observation: All planned[...] any response to asteroids at the moment. So, if an asteroid were to be hea...

EnMAP: A new superhero for the Earth

© OHB EnMAP Earth Observation 30. March 2022 A new superhero for the Earth How the German mission[...] research. Starting in spring 2022, the Earth observation satellite will be using imaging spectroscopy[...] to diagnose the Earth’s surface and record environmental changes. EnMAP will become an...

Asteroid research for the protection of planet Earth

Events catering to all age groups will be held at science centers, planetariums, observatories, museums[...] 26. June 2019 Press Release Asteroid research for the protection of planet Earth June[...] paves the way for projects that are not only visionary but, like asteroid deflection missions,...

Protecting the Earth from threats from outer space

defense mission’ with NASA and thus a very specific contribution to the prevention of asteroid impacts[...] Marco Fuchs. The dual American-German DART/Hera mission is being prepared and implemented to demonstrate[...] 25. June 2020 Press Release Protecting the Earth from threats from outer space...

Space for Earth - OHB SE at the ILA 2024

Press Release Space for Earth - OHB SE at the ILA 2024 Berlin/Bremen, 4 June 2024[...] access to space and the realisation of satellite missions for all fields of application to the secure[...] to the asteroid defence mission AIDA, which is being carried out jointly by NASA and ESA. Hera will fly

A mission to Venus will help us to better understand the Earth

: thoughts about time and space A mission to Venus will help us to better understand the Earth[...] as we know it on Earth. We know from various missions to Venus that temperatures of over 400 degrees Celsius[...] that Venus may have brought forth, we should try to get a scientific mission there....

Welcome back on planet Earth Matthias Maurer!

six months on the ISS, Matthias Maurer has landed back on Earth. How did you accompany his mission[...] with further ISS astronauts or even on missions outside the near Earth orbit. In which other experiments[...] for research in space - also during the mission of German ESA astronaut Matthias...

Space debris: Earth’s orbit is getting cluttered

are particularly suitable for Earth observation missions. Below 400 kilometres, debris objects burn up within a few[...] missions orbit the Earth, endangering active spacecraft. What can be done to avoid adding even[...] missions. Where is space debris to be found? Wherever humans have been...

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