Research Topics at the Professorship for Space Technology
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](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/d/csm_csm_SONATE-2_mit_logo_klein_6cb334ae58_d424f5c636.png)
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](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/0/csm_SkyCam_370f51a2c3.jpg)
Space Systems & Higher Autonomy
The 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](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/9/csm_Multiview2_8d1fe3c38a.jpg)