Research infrastructure

Part of the optical ground support equipment (OGSE) for the GRACE-FO mission – a reference plate for measuring the co-alignment of the triple-mirror assembly
The large-scale Laser Ranging and Metrology Test Facility (LRMT) at the DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies is a tool for measuring the distance between satellites.
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Part of the Optical Ground Support Equipment (OGSE) for GRACE follow-on
Setup for measuring the coefficient of thermal expansion, which enables the thermal characterisation of highly stable materials in a temperature range from approx. -120 °C to 80 °C.
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DLR is an important source of impetus and ideas for future innovations for industrial partners and strengthens marketable developments with its unique opportunity for testing in over 180 large-scale research facilities.

Together, ideas and technologies are further developed into new products, processes and services - for commercial application for the benefit of society.

DLR's large-scale research facilities are used across institutes and programmes. In addition, DLR makes its facilities, research aircraft and expertise available to national and international partners from research and industry.

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