For the two Earth observation satellites Kompsat-3 (launched in 2011) and Kompsat-3A (launched in 2013), DLR-OS was commissioned by the South Korean space agency KARI (Korea Aerospace Research ...

In dieser Blogserie zur zweiten Kampagne der NASA-Bettruhestudie „Sensorimotor Countermeasures Study (SMC)” stellen die ...

The world's first in-flight measurements of contrails from a hydrogen-powered turbojet engine have been conducted. The measurements provide new insights into the climate impact of contrails produced ...

"Solar Thermal Energy on the Rise - Perspectives for Heat Transition and Sustainable Fuels". This was the motto of the 27th Cologne Solar Colloquium, which was held for the first time this year as a ...

The three-kilometre-thick ice sheet covering Mars's north pole is young, formed between 2 and 12 million years ago. The ice sheet is bending the rocky crust beneath at a rate of 0.13 millimetres per ...

Solar panel maps for the whole of Germany can aid policy makers. The model identifies the orientation of roofs and determines potential energy output based on the hours of sunshine. All publicly ...

Last week, our colleague Dr. Stefan Baumgartner was awarded the „Otto-Lilienthal-Forschungssemesters 2024” during a scientific colloquium at the DLR Space Agency in Bonn. After receiving this ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning support the development of energy-efficient aircraft configurations. With these methods, complex flow phenomena can be predicted more quickly.

DLR has conducted flight tests to validate a new radar system capable of monitoring uncontrolled airspace over urban areas. The tests, involving DLR's BO 105 research helicopter and several drones of ...

As part of the oLAF project, DLR has been investigating intelligent load control systems for aircraft. These systems make aircraft more efficient and comfortable for passengers by detecting wind gusts ...

The LUNA facility is designed to replicate conditions on the lunar surface. The research centre will prepare astronauts and robots for missions to the Moon. The joint DLR and ESA endeavour makes use ...

The first launch of the new European launcher, Ariane 6, is scheduled for 9 July 2024. Germany is the second largest contributor to the Ariane 6 programme after France, and German ESA contributions ...