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Departments of the Insitut of Space Systems

Avionics Systems

The avionics is the centrepiece of all space systems. All control tasks, mission data processing, energy generation and storage, as well as communication with ground control are carried out by the avionics system.

Landing and exploration technologies

The department of Landing and Exploration Technology is responsible for the research and development of landing and return technologies, as well as instrument panels used for exploring planets. This includes qualifying corresponding subsystems and supporting the operational phase.

Mechanics and Thermal Systems

The department of Mechanics and Thermal Systems is responsible for the design, construction and qualification of structures, mechanisms and thermal control systems for use in space, as well as for calculating the radiation exposure of spacecraft

Navigation and Control Systems

Determining and actively controlling the flight state of a spacecraft (position and attitude) is essential to successfully execute and complete space missions. Navigation and control systems are assigned to that task.

System Analysis Space Segment

The department of System Analysis Space Segment researches and develops space systems (orbital and planetary) on a conceptual level taking into account technical, economic and socio-political aspects.

Space Launcher Systems Analysis

The Department of Space Launcher Systems Analysis (Systemanalyse Raumtransport; SART) at the Institute of Space Systems is responsible for the design and analysis of launcher systems. Areas of research include, not only spacecraft design, but also the design and analysis of propulsion systems. The ability to integrate the study of spacecraft and thrusters in this way places SART in a unique position within Germany.

Systems Engineering and Project Office

The Department of Systems Engineering and Project Office deals with the development and implementation of complex space missions, and brings together the central technical and administrative skills in the fields of project management, system engineering, configuration and Assembly Integration and Testing (AIV) for project handling within the Institute of Space Systems.

Transport and Propulsion Systems

The Department of Transport and Propulsion Systems researches and develops transport and propulsion technologies for spacecraft systems.

Electronic Laboratory

The electronics development laboratory hosts several ultra-modern measuring workstations. With regard to metrological capabilities, the laboratory's key competencies lie within the field of telecommunications and high-frequency technology.