DLR Portal - ILA Berlin Air Show 2012

A tour of the Space Pavilion at ILA 2012

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:50:00 +0200

This webcast presents some of the 28 projects on display at this joint DLR and ESA Space Pavilion at ILA 2012.

A tour of the DLR stand at ILA 2012

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:30:00 +0200

The ILA Berlin Airshow 2012 Berlin opened on 11 September 2012. The German Aerospace Center stand is extremely varied and complete, covering topics from aeronautics, to materials in space through to civil security.

Capturing defective satellites in space – DLR awards contract to Astrium

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0200

A service satellite captures an uncontrollable satellite in space, repairs or refuels it and, at the end of the mission, ensures that the defective satellite is disposed of in a controlled manner. Something that sounds like science fiction is now a step closer to reality.

Interview with Johann-Dietrich Wörner at ILA 2012

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +0200

Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Chairman of the DLR Executive Board, in an interview on DLR at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012.

DLR cooperating with Polish space research centre; universities jointly developing two small satellites

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:30:00 +0200

Poland is the official partner country of the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012, and is in the process of becoming the twentieth member state of the European Space Agency (ESA).

DLR and NASA announce partnership in aeronautics research

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:20:00 +0200

On 11 September 2012 at the ILA Berlin Air Show, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced a future collaboration in the field of aeronautics research.

DLR next generation: knowledge for tomorrow at ILA 2012

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:00:00 +0200

At the International Aerospace Exhibition 2012 in Berlin, DLR will be displaying their research in the aerospace sector with more than 70 exhibits at the DLR stand (Hall 4), the Space Pavilion, the open-air area and the static display.

DLR Magazine - now also for iPad and Android

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:50:00 +0200

The countdown has begun! In this issue of the DLR Magazine we took a look at volcanic ash under a microscope, shared the excitement of scientists as SHEFEX II prepared for launch, caught a glimpse of Alexander Gerst's training for his upcoming mission in 2014 and went all the way to Poland to visit the kings of aircraft at their final destination.

Air travel of the future – aircraft with no leading-edge slats will be quieter and more environment-friendly

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:50:00 +0200

Every year, there is a six percent increase in the volume of air traffic. To make air travel more environment-friendly and quieter, researchers at DLR, together with partners Airbus, EADS Innovation Works and Cassidian Air Systems, have been carrying out research to reduce the aerodynamic drag of aircraft and have developed an alternative to the traditional leading-edge slat.

Airborne observatory and electronic noses – DLR presents new space developments at ILA

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:50:00 +0200

From the magnificent Vinci upper stage engine to the small but important MOSFET circuit board for the flight to asteroid 1993 JU3 – DLR will be showcasing new developments in space technology at its stand during the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012 from 11 to 16 September.