At DLR, more than 20 institutes involved in space research are working on developing and testing technologies and gaining insights for the benefit of society and Earth. In doing so, DLR's space research activities encompass a wide range of topics. In addition to involving the design and initiation of projects, missions and applications, these include their successful implementation and the efficient evaluation and analysis of the data obtained. In addition to generating new knowledge and establishing new foundations, DLR is also an indispensable partner to the space industry.
DLR's ground station in Weilheim, 60 kilometres south-west of Munich, which was commissioned in 1969, is the link between Earth and satellites. The 30 meter large antenna is used to verify GNSS signals.