"Responsive Space Capabilities" refers to the responsive provision of space-based services to adapt to changing needs in space infrastructure. The Center for Responsive Satellite Deployment (RSC³) is building a technological foundation within the context of "Responsive Space" and conducting related technology demonstrations to make future space infrastructure more resilient. The RSC³ organization reflects the segments of a holistic space system. It addresses research focuses on the timely and resilient availability of ground control centers, launch systems, and orbiting platforms through its three departments: the Launch Segment, Ground Segment, and Space Segment. A cross-sectional department, Technology Demonstration, showcases the implementation of concepts from these segments through missions. The facility is headquartered at the DLR site in Trauen.
REACTS intends to pave the way for a future European responsive network capable of placing satellites in low-Earth orbits within 72 hours.
The OTTER micro-satellite mission for a contribution to maritime situational awareness
The Launch Segment department deals with the independent and reactive launch capability of small satellites. To this end, various launch systems are analyzed and suitable propulsion technologies investigated.
The task of the Ground Segment department is to further develop and test technologies that enable the secure, short-term and independent provision of space-based information for users.
The space segment of the Competence Center for Responsive Satellite Deployment creates the research basis for a secure space infrastructure and promotes innovation for more resilience in space.
The Technology Demonstration department is cross-sectional and implements scientific research from the launch, ground and space segments in projects and missions.
