The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the aerospace research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its research and development work in aeronautics, space, energy, transport and security is integrated into national and international co-operations.
Making future spaceflight more powerful, more cost-effective and safer with novel propulsion systems and environmentally friendly fuels - that is what around 250 DLR employees are working towards at the Lampoldshausen site. For over 60 years, they have been researching, developing and testing innovative technologies for chemical space propulsion systems on a test bed infrastructure ...
TerraSAR-X was realised on behalf of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy. It is the first German satellite to be realised as part of a public-private partnership (PPP) between DLR and Airbus Defence and Space (formerly Astrium): The use of TerraSAR-X data for scientific purposes is the responsibility of DLR, which is also responsible ...
With approximately 2000 employees in 13 scientific facilities, the DLR site in Oberpfaffenhofen is one of the largest research centres in Germany. Here, the areas of focus include participation in space missions, climate research, Earth observation, the development of navigation systems and the further development of robotics technology.
Sep 4, 2024 · Featured topic JUICE. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is designed to systematically explore the planet Jupiter and its moons. The spacecraft will study the structure, dynamics and composition of Jupiter's atmosphere and the magnetic fields of …
The German Space Operations Center (GSOC), operated by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) at Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, has an impressive track record with many years of invaluable experience.Since 1969 GSOC has been responsible for operating spacecraft, playing a key role in countless crewed and uncrewed missions. In recent years, the preparation and implementation of Earth observation ...
Das Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) ist das Forschungszentrum der Bundesrepublik Deutschland für Luft- und Raumfahrt. Seine Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeiten in Luftfahrt, Raumfahrt, Energie, Verkehr und Sicherheit sind in nationale und internationale Kooperationen eingebunden.
DLR Stuttgart is bursting with energy! The focus of the research activities conducted here include storage and conversion technologies for a reliable supply of renewable energies, novel vehicle concepts, innovative laser systems, high-tech materials, structures and propulsion systems for climate-neutral aviation, as well as efficient and safe spaceflight.
The DLR site in Jülich employs around 40 people. Here, the Institute of Solar Research operates the Jülich experimental solar thermal power plant. This test facility aims to make solar thermal power more efficient and cost-effective as well as investigate production methods for solar fuels and the use of solar thermal energy for industrial processes.