News

May 25, 2023

E-fuels – DLR selects Leuna as location for its PtL technology platform

Following an extensive analysis, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has selected the Leuna Chemical Complex in Saxony-Anhalt as the location for its Technology Platform PtL (TPP).

May 23, 2023

A milestone for parabolic flight

On 23 May 2023, at 09:00, a very special Airbus A310 taxied to the runway at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport. The aircraft set off on a special flight – the first of a total of three flights that make up the 40th parabolic flight campaign of the German Space Agency at DLR, which will take place in Bordeaux from 15 to 25 May 2023. On board are 11 experiments – three from the fields of biology and human physiology and eight related to fundamental physics, technology and materials science.

May 22, 2023

Heinrich Hertz mission ready for launch

As global communications bandwidth needs rapidly increase, so do the demands on communications satellites. Communications satellites capable of handling modern and future demands must therefore make use of much more high-performance technologies than previous generations.

May 17, 2023

Four hundred flight manoeuvres with ISTAR advance its digital twin

The ISTAR research aircraft has begun scientific operations. ISTAR flights focus on the flight-mechanical and flight-dynamic characteristics of the modified Dassault Falcon 2000LX. Novel sensors measure how the aircraft behaves during specific flight manoeuvres.

At DLR

April 26, 2023

Strategies for test infrastructure and launch sites – competitive, flexible and sustainable

Europe has set itself ambitious goals to ensure its continued independent access to space. But the current challenges are more complex, and the launcher market is more fragmented, more international and less standardised than at any time in the past.

March 31, 2023

Visit highlights ongoing DLR research and industrial solar thermal power plant technologies

The Chair of the Executive Board of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR), Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, visited various test facilities on the Iberian Peninsula from 28 to 31 March 2023, where DLR is participating in research into new technologies for lower-cost solar power.

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About DLR

DLR at a glance

DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany's research centre for aeronautics and space. We conduct research and development activities in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and digitalisation. The German Space Agency at DLR plans and implements the national space programme on behalf of the federal government. Two DLR project management agencies oversee funding programmes and support knowledge transfer.

Research & Transfer

Climate, mobility and technology are changing globally. DLR uses the expertise of its 55 research institutes and facilities to develop solutions to these challenges. Our 10,000 employees share a mission – to explore Earth and space and develop technologies for a sustainable future. In doing so, DLR contributes to strengthening Germany's position as a prime location for research and industry.

DLRmagazine

DLRmagazine 172 – Head over heels into adventure

When we explore distant planets with scientific instruments, we not only learn more about their formation and development, but also something about Earth’s past. The cover story of DLRmagazine 172 is the MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission. It will explore the Mars moons Phobos and Deimos – accompanying MMX will be a Franco-German rover. Within this issue you will also find articles on test-driving the world’s most environmentally friendly car, a collaborative design approach to developing aircraft and an interview on rescue efforts in Turkey.

Recent blog posts

DLR blog

JUICE launch to Jupiter: GALA diary from Kourou

On 14 April 2023, the JUICE mission was launched towards Jupiter. DLR planetary research scientist Kay Lingenauber was together with his team on site in Kourou. In the blog, the project manager of DLR´s GALA instrument reports on his experiences on site – from the journey to the launch postponement by one day to the collective joy after the successful launch.

DLR blog

TRIPLE-IceCraft Expedition to Antarctica – drilling through the ice shelf

All of us on the team have been working towards this moment for the last few years: we will finally be able to operate our TRIPLE-IceCraft probe on the ice shelf and drill a deep hole there! DLR scientist Dirk Heinen gives in part 5 of the blog series more insights into this expedition.

Events

14 - 16 May 2023

Greentech Festival 2023

Together for transformative change: During the GREENTECH FESTIVAL in Berlin, from 14-16 June 2023, everyone who wants to make a difference will once again come together on the grounds of the former Berlin TXL airport. For three days, everything will revolve around the latest technologies for a sustainable lifestyle.

19 - 25 May 2023

Paris Air Show 2023

The 54th Paris Air Show will take place at Le Bourget Airport from 19 to 25 June. In 2023, the leading representatives from the industry will again come together at Europe's largest industry gathering; the latest technological innovations will be on display here. The first four days are reserved for trade visitors, followed by three days for the general public.

19 - 25 June 2023, 9:30 - 11:00 + 17:30 - 19:00

DLR_Weltraum_Kino at the Bundesgartenschau (BUGA) 2023

The 54th Paris Air Show will take place at Le Bourget Airport from 19 to 25 June. In 2023, the leading representatives from the industry will again come together at Europe's largest industry gathering; the latest technological innovations will be on display here. The first four days are reserved for trade visitors, followed by three days for the general public.

5 - 10 September 2023

IAA Mobility 2023

Dieses Jahr findet die IAA Mobility 2023 zum zweiten Mal am neuen Standort München statt. Unter dem neuen Motto „Experience Connected Mobility“ soll die intelligente Vernetzung von Fahrzeugen und Infrastruktur auf der IAA Mobility erlebbar gemacht werden.

Careers and education

DLR jobs – calling all scientists, engineers, trainees and more!

We offer exciting jobs for a wide range of talents. All vacancies and information on how to get started can be found here.

For the next gen­er­a­tion of re­searchers

DLR offers very special opportunities for the next generation of researchers. Students can complete internships at DLR institutes and carry out their degree projects, where they may even have the opportunity to get involved in international programmes.

Opportunities for young scientists

In order to successfully handle research projects in the future as well, DLR offers many interesting opportunities for young people to get informed and even to complete an educational programme at one of DLR's sites.

DLR merchandise

Sozialwerk DLR e.V. presents

Space Shop

DLR´s online shop offers a huge range of textiles, books and many other attractive products on a wide variety of DLR topics. With the proceeds, Sozialwerk DLR e.V. supports people who are in need through no fault of their own. The website is only available in German for the time being.