https://spacewatch.global/tag/german-aerospace-center/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:25 +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/german-aerospace-center/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/liftoff-nasa-launches-astronauts-to-the-moon-on-historic-artemis-ii-lunar-flyby-mission/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72572 NASA has launched Artemis II — the first crewed mission to the Moon in over fifty years. Four astronauts are on their way aboard Orion for a lunar flyby.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/space-cafe-radio-with-prof-dr-anke-kaysser-pyzalla/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70143 Join us in this episode of Space Cafe Radio as host Torsten Kriening sits down with Inside the DLR: National Security and Space Defense review 2025 with Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chairwoman of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). They talk the evolving role of DLR in national security and space defense research, discussing the impact of increased investments in the sector, the importance of dual-use technologies, and the agency's collaboration with startups and European partners. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/former-esa-dg-jan-worner-joins-space-cargo-unlimited-as-chief-strategy-officer/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69095 Space Cargo Unlimited has announced the appointment of Johann-Dietrich “Jan” Wörner, former ESA DG and former Chairman of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), as Chief Strategy Officer. As Chief Strategy Officer, Wörner will guide the development of Europe’s first sovereign commercial microgravity platform, ensuring researchers and industries maintain reliable, standardized access to microgravity conditions. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-starlab-and-the-next-chapter-of-human-spaceflight/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68849
Written by David Germroth
The inaugural Starlab European User Conference marked a decisive moment in Europe’s return to the forefront of human spaceflight. Hosted in Berlin by Starlab Space Europe and with the strong support of the German Federal State of Baden-Württemberg, the event convened senior leaders from the European Space Agency (ESA), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Airbus, Voyager Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, and a broad network of scientific and industrial stakeholders.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/nasa-extends-cooperation-with-german-aerospace-center-for-artemis-ii-mission/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65871 NASA has signed an agreement with the German Aerospace Center at the DLR to continue a partnership in space medicine research. This renewed collaboration builds on previous radiation mitigation efforts for human spaceflight. NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro signed the agreement at the ongoing Paris Air Show. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/dlr-turns-to-satellites-and-ai-to-tackle-europes-escalating-wildfire-crisis/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65736 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has launched a new initiative to harness satellite data for enhanced wildfire detection, analysis, and response coordination. Announced this week, the program brings together scientific expertise, remote sensing technology, and government collaboration to address the escalating threat of wildfires driven by climate change across Europe and beyond.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/astroscale-uk-debris-removal-mission-completes-mid-term-review/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63849 Astroscale Ltd. has completed the Mid-Term Review of the current development phase for the UK Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission with the UK Space Agency (UKSA)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/space-cafe-radio-from-the-space-symposium-with-prof-anke-kaysser-pyzalla-dlr/ Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54996 In this episode of Space Café Radio,  Prof Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chairwoman at the German Aerospace Center (DLR),  talked with SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening, discussing topics such as space security, projects on space debris, research on climate change using space technology, and upcoming missions and projects of DLR.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/msc-2024-interview-with-professor-anke-kaysser-pyzalla-of-dlr/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53723 At the Munich Security Conference, Torsten Kriening talked with Professor Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla from German Aerospace Center (DLR). The German Aerospace Center (DLR) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Food Program initiated by the United Nations. She highlighted the adaptability of space technology to applications on the Earth, such as the transfer of technology used for harsh environments and autonomous vehicles to deliver food across war-affected areas.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-berlin-with-kristina-nikolaus/ Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49119 In this  Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Kristina Nikolaus, CEO & Co-Founder at OKAPI:Orbits,  at the 14TH IAA SYMPOSIUM ON SMALL SATELLITES FOR EARTH SYSTEM OBSERVATION, organized by the German Aerospace Center, Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics, TU Berlin and Berlin Partners in May 2023 in Berlin.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/08/pascale-ehrenfreund-elected-new-president-of-cospar/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42564 The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) announced the election of Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund as its new President for the next four years. Professor Ehrenfreund has a background in astrophysics and biology and has served as Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, Project Scientist, and Team Leader at ESA and NASA.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/rfa-wins-e11-million-in-dlr-microlauncher-competition/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40619 Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) won the 2022 round of the German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) microlauncher competition with a prize value of €11 million, RFA announced. As a result, the German government became an anchor customer of the RFA One launch service.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/german-japanese-aerospace-cooperation-extended/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40457 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) extended their cooperation by adopting the 'Inter Agency Arrangement for Strategic Partnership,’ an extended framework agreement, DLR said. The goal is to promote cooperation between the two countries’ aerospace industries.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/dlr-terminates-bilateral-cooperation-with-russia/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39667 One of the largest research organisations in Europe, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) condemned Russia's hostile actions towards Ukraine and announced ceasing all collaboration activities with Russian institutions.  DLR employs staff from 96 different countries and is committed to engaging in international cooperation to benefit the industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/08/spacex-cargo-resupply-mission-arriving-on-the-iss-today/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35416 SpaceX Dragon resupply spacecraft launched at 3:14 a.m. EDT Sunday on a recycled Falcon 9 rocket to go to the ISS, NASA said. Carrying more than 2170 kg of cargo, it lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SpaceX’s 23rd Commercial Resupply Services mission is scheduled to dock at the station around 11 a.m. today.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/08/uarx-space-choses-dawn-aerospace-to-propulse-its-ossie-space-tug/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34856 UARX Space has selected Dawn Aerospace to be its satellite propulsion supplier for the first OSSIE Mission of the company. OSSIE (Orbit Solutions to Simplify Injection and Exploration) is a space tug able to transport up to 400 kg of small satellites to custom orbits. The orbital transport vehicle has the capacity to carry a series of mission injector (RAMI) deployers for CubeSats.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/06/mynaric-opens-new-facility-for-laser-equipment-near-munich/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=33791&preview=true&preview_id=33791 Paris, 21 June 2021. – The laser communication startup Mynaric has opened a new facility for the serial production of laser communication equipment for the aerospace sector, the company said. The new production facility is located in the immediate vicinity of Mynaric’s headquarters at the special research airport Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, Germany.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-german-space-policy-the-need-for-a-strategy-and-a-corresponding-legislation/ Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25085&preview=true&preview_id=25085 In view of Germany's specific role in the international markets for space products and services, in which national organisations have long been active as well-positioned providers and diverse users -, consideration has been given for years to the question of whether there is a need for national space legislation that goes beyond the national implementation of UN treaties]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/instrument-for-german-environmental-satellite-enmap-performing-well-in-test-campaign/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25054&preview=true&preview_id=25054 The name of the satellite mission speaks for itself: EnMAP, short for “Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program”, is intended to produce extended and in-depth findings about the state of and changes in ecological systems on land and water using new types of global data sets. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/spacewatchgl-share-the-libyan-conflict-through-the-lens-of-very-high-resolution-satellite-imagery/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24470&preview=true&preview_id=24470 ery High Resolution Satellite Imagery at True 30 cm can provide crucial insights for geointelligence (GEOINT) during conflict. It can act as a source of truth, predict conflict hotspots and verify ground activity in near real-time. European Space Imaging partnered with reseller Geo4i to investigate the current ongoing Libyan Civil War.]]>