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Research to keep society safe

More safety and security in less secure times – Issue 176 of the DLRmagazine provides an insight into the scope of this research. The cover shows the control room of the Center for Satellite Based Crisis Information (ZKI) at DLR. Scientific research makes a significant contribution to protecting both the population and infrastructure from damage. In recent years, DLR has built up a wide range of expertise in this area cooperating with national players as well as international organisations such as the UN. In this issue of DLRmagazin, for example, we look at secure infrastructure in space, measures against attacks on satellite navigation and technologies for humanitarian aid. We also take a look at the future of rail transport and present a promising start-up: heatbrAIn uses artificial intelligence to help local authorities create optimised heating networks.

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Maritime research

DLR's maritime research focuses on the oceans, lakes and rivers and draws on expertise from all areas: findings from aeronautics, space, energy, transport and security come together.

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Study­ing the Earth sys­tem from space

How is Earth changing? Which processes are driving these changes? Instruments on board satellites make it possible to acquire comprehensive information about these matters. They can obtain global inventories and make precise local measurements. With long time series, they also allow researchers to look back in time and to better predict future processes. They can be used to record and document the changes taking place on Earth and thus reveal the causes and consequences of climate change in a unique way. These data form an essential basis for the development of measures at both political and societal levels.

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Quantum technologies – at the limit of what is possible

The two moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, are the target of the Japanese exploration mission 'Martian Moons eXploration', MMX for short. DLR and the French space agency CNES are involved with a lander that will explore Phobos on the surface for several weeks.

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Climate-compatible aviation

The objective has now been set in Germany and Europe, with the aim of achieving climate neutrality in the economy and society. This is how it is worded in the EU's 'Green Deal'. The consequences of climate change also compel us to strive towards climate-neutral air transport, as this sector is responsible for 3.5 percent of global warming. New technologies are needed to ensure global mobility in the future.

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The future of rail transport

The railway was one of the most significant inventions to come out of industrialisation. It remains an abiding source of fascination, but now this world of locomotives, wagons, rails and signals is now associated with plenty of cutting-edge technology. Digitalisation, automation, new communications technologies and standards, modern materials and production engineering and the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence have the potential to make rail transport much more appealing and competitive in future.

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About DLR

DLR is the German aerospace research and technology centre. In its core areas, DLR develops technologies for aeronautics and space, energy and transport, as well as security and defence research. A broad spectrum of results and innovations bring benefits for industry and business, authorities and administration as well as for public stakeholders. The DLR fulfils its responsibility to society through an intensive exchange of knowledge and targeted technology transfer.

Research & Transfer

Climate, mobility and technology are changing globally. DLR uses the expertise of its 54 research institutes and facilities to develop solutions to these challenges. Our 11,000 employees share a mission – to explore Earth and space and develop technologies f

DLRmagazine

DLRmagazine 176 (November 2024)

More safety and security in less secure times – Issue 176 of the DLRmagazine provides an insight into the scope of this research. The cover shows the control room of the Center for Satellite Based Crisis Information (ZKI) at DLR. Scientific research makes a significant contribution to protecting both the population and infrastructure from damage. In recent years, DLR has built up a wide range of expertise in this area cooperating with national players as well as international organisations. In this issue of DLRmagazin, for example, we look at secure infrastructure in space, measures against attacks on satellite navigation and technologies for humanitarian aid. We also take a look at the future of rail transport and present a promising start-up: heatbrAIn uses artificial intelligence to help local authorities create optimised heating networks.

Recent blog posts

DLR Blog

First one, then two, then three and soon four: first experiments in LUNA

The day has been a whirlwind of activity, packed with impressions. It began with breakfast at 6:30 am alongside our Japanese colleagues, who were eager to see LUNA before their flight home – we managed to fit in a quick tour before 9:00 am.

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NASA bed-rest study campaign 1 completed – successful measurements and motivated teams

The first campaign of the SMC study is now over, and all the participants have successfully completed their 60-day period of bed rest. The two weeks after standing up are crucial for the scientific knowledge we can gain from the study.

Events

February 11 - 13, 2025

E-World energy and water 2025

E-world energy & water is the meeting place for the European energy industry. As an information and networking platform for the energy industry, E-world brings international decision-makers in Essen together.

February 18 - 19, 2025

DLR TecDays 2025 - German space technology in Europe

Networking and co-operation within the German space community as well as a fundamental understanding of how the institutional players in the European space sector work are important prerequisites for success in Europe and on the international market.

March 31 - April 4, 2025

Hannover Messe 2025

Networking and co-operation within the German space community as well as a fundamental understanding of how the institutional players in the European space sector work are important prerequisites for success in Europe and on the international market.

April 7 - 10, 2025

Space Symposium 2025

The annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs is the largest aerospace symposium in America.

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.

Space-Shop by Sozialwerk DLR e.V.

The online shop offers a huge range of textiles, merch, 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.