Nanosatellites for Extraterrestrical Missions

This field of research focuses on the design, construction and operation of space systems, in particular nanosatellites, for future extraterrestrial missions.

Artist's impression of SONATE-2 in Earth orbit

UAP & SETI Research

This research area is dealing with the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and the investigation of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).

SkyCAM-5 observation system shortly before commissioning

Space Systems & Higher Autonomy

Subject of this research field is the development of methods and systems to increase the autonomy on board future spacecrafts.

MultiView Star Sensor during development in the test lab

Aktuelles

SONATE-2 APRS digipeater successfully activated

During the first activation of the APRS digipeater, 421 messages were forwarded. A complete success and another opportunity to support the worldwide amateur radio service through the SONATE-2 mission!

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SATEX summary report published

As a result of the SATEX study, a short report on the topic of extraterrestrials with small satellites was published on the publication platform of the University of Würzburg (Report language: German).

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SONATE-2 observes Hurricane Beryl from orbit

SONATE-2 has successfully observed Hurricane Beryl from orbit. The 6U+ satellite was able to record a sequence of high-resolution images in the NIR range (763-801nm) during a pass over the hazardous hurricane.

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IPPW24: Outstanding Poster Award for Clemens Riegler

At IPPW 2024 the current developments for Entry, Descent and Landing from around the world were presented. Amongst them a contribution from our Lab that was recognized with an Award!

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