Innovative Spacecraft

If a spacecraft is broken down into its main components, it can be broken down into several electronic components - known as avionics in aerospace - algorithms for control, data processing and monitoring, specific structures and mechanisms, and units for power generation and distribution.

Research and development work on these components is pooled in the institute's "Innovative Spacecraft Cluster", so that the focus is not only on innovative ideas within the individual areas of work, but also on their synergetic interaction.

As these synergies can only be uncovered by integrating all these innovative technologies into joint flight missions, in-orbit verification (IOV)/IOD is absolutely essential here.

Background Information

Avionics Systems Department

The avionics system is the heart of a space system. All control tasks, any processing of mission data, generation and storage of energy as well as all communication down to the ground are realized by the avionics system.

Systems Engineering and Project Office Department

The System Engineering and Project Office department deals with the development and realization of complex space missions and bundles the central competencies in the areas of project management, system engineering and assembly, integration and verification (AIV) for project management within the Institute of Space Systems.