https://spacewatch.global/tag/deutsches-zentrum-fur-luft-und-raumfahrt-dlr/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:00:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/deutsches-zentrum-fur-luft-und-raumfahrt-dlr/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/esa-and-cnes-signs-mou-to-support-spacefounders/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49731 The National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, marking ESA's support of the SpaceFounders program. This strategic alliance sends a strong signal about the increasing dialogue and proximity between leading space institutions and startups, a significant step towards a stronger and more innovative European space industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-matthias-wachter-on-17-january-2023/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45843 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Matthias Wachter , Managing Director NewSpace Initiative, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Departure or standstill - Why 2023 will be decisive for European space. Matthias is Managing Director of the German NewSpace Initiative and Head of International Cooperation, Security Policy, Raw Materials and Space at the Federation of German Industries (BDI).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/03/spanish-uarx-to-work-with-dlr-on-leo-and-moon/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31239&preview=true&preview_id=31239 Spanish UARX to work with DLR on LEO and Moon]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/german-dlr-extends-research-cooperation-with-australian-southern-launch/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27312&preview=true&preview_id=27312 Germany DLR cooperates in research with Australian Southern Launch]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/space-agency-germany-dlr-new-chief/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26754&preview=true&preview_id=26754 Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla new chief of German space agency DLR]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-dr-regina-peldszus-and-marc-becker-on-dual-use-for-the-future-2/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23554 In this week’s Space Cafe Web Talk, Dr. Regina Peldszus and Marc Becker, of DLR Space Administration discussed the concept of dual use – how space technologies enable both civilian and military applications – and highlighted key issues at the increasingly complex intersection of both domains.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/arianegroups-3d-printed-combustion-chamber-successfully-tested/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23276 The completely 3D-printed combustion chamber, designed by ArianeGroup in Germany, was successfully fire tested 14 times between 26 May and 2 June, 2020 on the P8 test bench of the DLR German Aerospace Center’s Lampoldshausen testing facility.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/new-observatory-will-track-near-earth-satellites-and-space-debris/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23076 With the construction of a new research observatory, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is taking the next step in determining the nature and trajectory of objects in low-Earth orbit as quickly, precisely and reliably as possible.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/magellan-aerospace-to-provide-black-brant-sounding-rockets-to-the-dlr/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21832 Magellan Aerospace Corporation announced on 16 April 2020 that it would provide Black Brant sounding rocket motors to The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. or “DLR”) estimated to generate revenue of up to US$9.4 million over the term of the agreement]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/cimon-2-makes-its-successful-debut-on-the-iss/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21664 CIMON-2, the updated version of the CIMON astronaut assistant, developed and built by Airbus for the German Aerospace Center Space Administration (DLR), has now demonstrated its capabilities during initial tests on the International Space Station (ISS). ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/spacewatchgl-interviews-matthias-wachter-of-bdi/ Sat, 15 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19083&preview=true&preview_id=19083 Germany is taking huge steps to foster the national New Space industry. The Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI – Federation of German Industries) and its Head of Security and Raw Materials, Matthias Wachter, are at the forefront of that process. SpaceWatch.Global’s Torsten Kriening talked with Matthias Wachter about Germany’s role in the global space sector, micro launcher, and spaceports.  ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/european-researchers-develop-algorithms-for-efficient-satellite-iot-networking/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18444 Since some years ago, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been a constantly evolving reality. The possibility that machines (nodes) can communicate with each other has paved the way for applications that promise to have a profound impact on our lives. They include smart farming, home automation and communication between vehicles.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/european-and-japanese-sar-imaging-satellites-lead-the-way-in-arctic-climate-change-research/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17975 Spare a thought this Christmas for researchers hunkered down on their Polarstern icebreaker, adrift in the frozen Arctic Ocean. Subjected to temperatures as low as -45 C and the perpetual darkness of the polar winter, they are willing participants in MOSAiC - the world's largest and longest polar research expedition.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/astronaut-assistant-cimon-2-is-on-its-way-to-the-international-space-station/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17546 A new CIMON for the International Space Station (ISS): CIMON-2 (Crew Interactive MObile companioN) lifted off on its journey into space on 5 December 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/frances-cnes-discusses-space-exploration-cooperation-at-bremens-space-tech-expo-europe/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17207 Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) President Yves Le Gall was at the 3rd Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, where he took part in the plenary of heads of space agencies and the panel session on ‘Space Trans-Atlantic’, both focused chiefly on space exploration, particularly lunar exploration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/new-zealand-space-agency-invests-nz3m-in-six-kiwi-new-space-companies-through-catalyst-strategic-space-fund/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16990 Six New Zealand research projects have received NZ$500,000 each to fund the development of innovative space technologies including satellite control systems and ocean and coastal monitoring satellites.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/germanys-dlr-teams-with-u-s-federal-aviation-administration-for-commercial-space-traffic-management/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 06:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16709 The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and the Office of Commercial Space Transportation of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking to identify the data that may need to be exchanged between United States and European Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP's) prior to, during and after a space launch or re-entry operation that is initiated in one country and traverses the airspace of another country.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/polish-space-agency-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-nasa/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16681 The leaders of the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) and the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed a landmark Joint Statement of Intent for Space Cooperation on 24 October 2019 during the 70th International Astronautical Congress in Washington, D.C.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/luxembourg-space-agency-and-germanys-dlr-to-cooperate-on-space-resources-utilization/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16623 The German Aerospace Center, the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt DLR), and Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), have agreed to cooperate in the exploration and use of space. The signing ceremony took place at the 70th International Aeronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington, DC, the U.S. capital.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/arianespace-successfully-launches-esa-and-intelsat-payloads/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15513 Arianespace marked another success for global telecommunications with launch of the Intelsat 39 and EDRS-C satellites, which were deployed to geostationary transfer orbit on its latest flight using a workhorse Ariane 5.]]>