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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 173 – Winds of change

This wind turbine on the cover of DLRmagazine 173 is far from conventional: it is equipped with numerous sensors right up to the blade tips, and it is part of the new DLR Wind Energy Research Park WiValdi. Here, experts from science and industry can conduct research with an unprecedented level of detail under real environmental conditions. The Mars Express probe also achieves an extraordinary level of detail: It has been delivering high-resolution images of our neighbouring planet for 20 years. This issue shows the highlights of this special mission. DLRmagazine 173 also talks about less plastic in waters, a method for analysing synthetic fuels, and much more.

Recent blog posts

DLR blog

On Earth instead of in space – satellite software tested using a particle accelerator

I never thought I would get this close to a particle accelerator – and yet here I am at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland, standing next to such an impressive facility. We're working in a nearly deserted huge research facility in the middle of the night. During the day, the proton beam generated by the accelerator facility is reserved for cancer patients undergoing proton therapy. And for four nights, it is now generating space conditions for the DLR Scalable On-board computing for Space Avionics (ScOSA) project.

DLR blog

What is new about the German radar satellites?

Earth is a complex and dynamic system and radar remote sensing is designed to deliver quantitative 3D and 4D information about the planet's surface. The latest research results and information products obtained from high-resolution data acquired by the German satellites were presented during the TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X Science Team Workshop, which was held at the German Aerospace Center from 18 to 20 October 2023.

Events

10 - 11 October 2023

Quantum Effects 2023

With meanwhile nine hardware and seven software and application projects, we have established a strong quantum computing location in southern Germany with our DLR Innovation Center Ulm.

21 October 2023

Space Creator Day 2023

The largest Meet & Greet event of the European space community is going into the second round! After the successful first edition in 2022, the motto this year is: “All engines running!

14 - 16 November 2023

Space Tech Expo Europe 2023

Space Tech Expo Europe, which has been held regularly in Bremen since 2017, is a trade fair and conference all about space and is aimed at decision-makers, engineers, buyers and manufacturers in the civil, military and commercial space sectors.

27 - 30 November 2023

European Rotors 2023

DLR will present current research topics at the leading European helicopter trade fair European Rotors 2023 in Cologne.

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.