German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing

The Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing with its main office in Hanover primarily focuses on research questions relating to the use of quantum technologies and quantum sensors, and develops quantum measurement techniques for innovative applications up to the realisation of prototype solutions.

CARIOQA Phase B Kick-off Meeting

From 15 to 16 October 2025, leading European experts from the fields of quantum physics, geodesy and space technology met at the French space agency (CNES) in Toulouse to celebrate the official launch of Phase B of the CARIOQA project.

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Quantum technologies - at the limit of what is possible

DLR researches and develops such quantum technologies at more than a dozen institutes across Germany, such as the Institute of Quantum Technologies in Ulm and the Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing in Hanover. These institutes and facilities are dedicated to making quantum mechanical phenomena usable, developing technologies, identifying users and supporting commercialisation.

Interview: 6 questions, 7 answers

„You can just tell that everyone is passionate about the project“

Technology has to be small, light and thoroughly tested if scientists are to conduct research with it on the International Space Station ISS. However, some experiments are so complex that miniaturisation is a major challenge.

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ADMIRE Kick-Off Meeting

The Kick-Off event for the German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) latest activity in the context of the development of disruptive techniques and technologies for satellite constellations took place on February 27th, 2024 at the DLR Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing in Hannover.

December 3, 2025

CARIOQA Phase B Kick-off Meeting

From 15 to 16 October 2025, leading European experts from the fields of quantum physics, geodesy and space technology met at the French space agency (CNES) in Toulouse to celebrate the official launch of Phase B of the CARIOQA project.

January 2, 2025

CARIOQA-PHA Preliminary Requirement Review

A meeting of the European partners of the CARIOQA-PHA was held on the 19th and 20th of November at the headquarters of the French Space Agency (CNES) in Toulouse (France) to present preliminary results of the mission requirements. Based on these results, the feasibility study of the mission was validated and is thus an important milestone in the CARIOQA project.

October 30, 2024

Podcast with David Hewlett

In a galaxy far, far away … Well, almost. David Hewlett is best known for his role in the science fiction series Stargate Atlantis. He, very kindly asked, if one of our institute directors, Lisa Wörner, would join him on his podcast. The episode covers different parts of quantum mechanics and is hopefully as enjoyable to listen to as it was making it.

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