Deutsch Intern
Professorship for Space Technology

Nanosatellites for Extraterrestrial Missions

Research Topic

This research focus investigates a variety of aspects for future extraterrestrial missions. These include

  • Design and development of space systems
  • Production and integration of space systems
  • Utilization and operation of space systems

In particular, the focus is on nanosatellites, so-called CubeSats, and their specific requirements.

Selection of relevant Research Projects

SONATE-2

Development and operation of a technology demonstration satellite for highly autonomous payloads and artificial intelligence.

Project Start: 01.03.2021
Duration: 48 Monate
Funding Code: 50RU2100
Satellite Launch: 04.03.2024

SONATE

Development and operation of a technology demonstration satellite for highly autonomous payloads ASAP and ADIA.

Project Start: 01.02.2019
Duration: 48 + 13 Monate
Funding Code: 50RM1606
Satellite Launch: 05.07.2019

SATEX

Investigation into the use of small satellites in extraterrestrial applications

Project Start: 01.10.2022
Duration: 12 + 7 Monate
Funding Code: 50OO2222

NEAlight

Investigation of small satellite mission ideas to Near Earth Asteroids (NEA) with focus on (99942) Apophis

Project Start: 01.05.2024
Duration: 12 Monate
Funding Code: 50OO2413