More than 170 participants from Europe and Japan shared the latest insights on strategy and visions regarding the optimization of MBSE applications (MBSE: Model-Based Space Systems and Software Engineering) over two days.
Another focus was on visualizing and improving the organizational implementation, digital workflow and standards for MBSE in space.
MBSE 2024 Workshop: The aim was to promote MBSE for lasting success in the development of space missions and systems.
From May 28 to 29, the German Aerospace Center, Institute of Space Systems, together with OHB SE and the Bremen University of Applied Sciences, hosted the ESA Workshop on Model-Based Space Systems and Software Engineering - MBSE 2024 for short. The aim was to promote MBSE for long-term success in the development of space missions and systems.
The workshop was opened by Uwe Knodt, Administrative Director of the Institute of Space Systems, and Ms. Agnes Mestreau, Head of Systems Engineering Division at ESA /ESTEC. Various keynotes, including from Joseph Duncan, Member of the Executive Board, OHB System AG, Christina Jetzschmann, Engineering Manager at Airbus Defence & Space and Prof. Dr. Bernhard Rumpe - Head of the Department for Software Engineering, RWTH Aachen University + Center of Systems Engineering, highlighted the importance of MBSE for the future of space travel.
More than 170 participants from Europe and Japan shared the latest findings on the following topics over two days:
Strategy and vision regarding optimization of MBSE applications, improvement of downstream applications and collaborative MBSE efforts.
Visualization and improvement of organizational implementation, digital workflow and standards for MBSE in space.
Innovative research approaches for MBSE and future visions in space.
In-depth analyses and forward-looking ideas were also exchanged in technical sessions and a panel discussion. A particular highlight was the presentation by Marcel Verhoef, ESA, which put the various contributions into an overall European roadmap.
DLR is also making a contribution together with its partners in the COOPERANTS project and presented the dataspace, the MBSE services and the future vision for digital collaboration. Participants commented positively on the innovative power and practical applications of these concepts. One participant said: "This workshop has opened up new perspectives for collaboration in the space sector."
The workshop was accompanied by exciting technical tours, including at OHB and the Institute of Space Systems. Here, the workshop participants were given an insight into the Concurrent Engineering Facility, the EDEN laboratory and the Institute's missions and laboratories. These tours offered an important look behind the scenes of the realization of space missions and reminded participants of what all participants are passionate about: the realization of visionary and ambitious space missions with more efficient and improved digital methods.
In addition to the official program items, there were numerous opportunities for networking, including an evening event in the Ratskeller Bremen and informal meetings during the breaks. These opportunities were used intensively to make new contacts and deepen existing collaborations.
The workshop was therefore a confirmation of the shared vision for all participants and an ideal starting point for further networking and collaboration.
Special thanks go to the organizers, sponsors and all participants who contributed to the success of the MBSE2024 workshop.
