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A successful launch for MAPHEUS-16! 🚀
Launched from SSC’s Esrange site early this morning, this sounding rocket carried 21 science experiments – from 3D printing to organoids – into microgravity, advancing materials science, tech and medical research for both space and Earth. 🌌🌍
Launched from SSC’s Esrange site early this morning, this sounding rocket carried 21 science experiments – from 3D printing to organoids – into microgravity, advancing materials science, tech and medical research for both space and Earth. 🌌🌍
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A successful launch for MAPHEUS-16! 🚀
Launched from SSC’s Esrange site early this morning, this sounding rocket carried 21 science experiments – from 3D printing to organoids – into microgravity, advancing materials science, tech and medical research for both space and Earth. 🌌🌍
Launched from SSC’s Esrange site early this morning, this sounding rocket carried 21 science experiments – from 3D printing to organoids – into microgravity, advancing materials science, tech and medical research for both space and Earth. 🌌🌍
✈️ Science in free-fall!
@dlr-spaceagency.bsky.social's 45th parabolic flight campaign lifts off from 🇫🇷! Eleven German experiments explore microgravity aboard the ZERO-G Airbus—from hydrogen bubbles to liquid metal spacecraft tech. 🔬 35 mins of weightlessness, without even going to space!🌍
@dlr-spaceagency.bsky.social's 45th parabolic flight campaign lifts off from 🇫🇷! Eleven German experiments explore microgravity aboard the ZERO-G Airbus—from hydrogen bubbles to liquid metal spacecraft tech. 🔬 35 mins of weightlessness, without even going to space!🌍
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
✈️ Science in free-fall!
@dlr-spaceagency.bsky.social's 45th parabolic flight campaign lifts off from 🇫🇷! Eleven German experiments explore microgravity aboard the ZERO-G Airbus—from hydrogen bubbles to liquid metal spacecraft tech. 🔬 35 mins of weightlessness, without even going to space!🌍
@dlr-spaceagency.bsky.social's 45th parabolic flight campaign lifts off from 🇫🇷! Eleven German experiments explore microgravity aboard the ZERO-G Airbus—from hydrogen bubbles to liquid metal spacecraft tech. 🔬 35 mins of weightlessness, without even going to space!🌍
🚀Ariane 6 Vinci engine – now made in Germany! 🇩🇪
Following a joint agreement by ArianeGroup and DLR, ArianeGroup Germany will take over final assembly and testing of the Vinci engine — the powerhouse behind Ariane 6’s upper stage!
Following a joint agreement by ArianeGroup and DLR, ArianeGroup Germany will take over final assembly and testing of the Vinci engine — the powerhouse behind Ariane 6’s upper stage!
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🚀Ariane 6 Vinci engine – now made in Germany! 🇩🇪
Following a joint agreement by ArianeGroup and DLR, ArianeGroup Germany will take over final assembly and testing of the Vinci engine — the powerhouse behind Ariane 6’s upper stage!
Following a joint agreement by ArianeGroup and DLR, ArianeGroup Germany will take over final assembly and testing of the Vinci engine — the powerhouse behind Ariane 6’s upper stage!
🚁 New drone test facility unveiled!
As part of the #Flybots initiative, a collaboration with @tu-braunschweig.de, we have constructed a drone cage ⛓️ – a place where unmanned aerial systems can be tested in a safe environment, with no chance of them flying off 🪰
As part of the #Flybots initiative, a collaboration with @tu-braunschweig.de, we have constructed a drone cage ⛓️ – a place where unmanned aerial systems can be tested in a safe environment, with no chance of them flying off 🪰
October 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🚁 New drone test facility unveiled!
As part of the #Flybots initiative, a collaboration with @tu-braunschweig.de, we have constructed a drone cage ⛓️ – a place where unmanned aerial systems can be tested in a safe environment, with no chance of them flying off 🪰
As part of the #Flybots initiative, a collaboration with @tu-braunschweig.de, we have constructed a drone cage ⛓️ – a place where unmanned aerial systems can be tested in a safe environment, with no chance of them flying off 🪰
📡✈️ Quantum communication takes off!
As part of the QuNET initiative, researchers from DLR and partners have successfully measured quantum channels between a DLR research aircraft and a ground station — a major milestone in quantum-secure communication. 📢
As part of the QuNET initiative, researchers from DLR and partners have successfully measured quantum channels between a DLR research aircraft and a ground station — a major milestone in quantum-secure communication. 📢
October 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
📡✈️ Quantum communication takes off!
As part of the QuNET initiative, researchers from DLR and partners have successfully measured quantum channels between a DLR research aircraft and a ground station — a major milestone in quantum-secure communication. 📢
As part of the QuNET initiative, researchers from DLR and partners have successfully measured quantum channels between a DLR research aircraft and a ground station — a major milestone in quantum-secure communication. 📢
Ram 🐐, Confuse 🌀, Trap 🔒– that’s how we take out unwanted drones!
In the CUSTODIAN project, we're combining expertise from all corners of DLR to detect, assess & neutralise rogue drones. The threat of drones in 🇩🇪 & beyond is on the rise, and we're ready to counter it. 💪
In the CUSTODIAN project, we're combining expertise from all corners of DLR to detect, assess & neutralise rogue drones. The threat of drones in 🇩🇪 & beyond is on the rise, and we're ready to counter it. 💪
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Ram 🐐, Confuse 🌀, Trap 🔒– that’s how we take out unwanted drones!
In the CUSTODIAN project, we're combining expertise from all corners of DLR to detect, assess & neutralise rogue drones. The threat of drones in 🇩🇪 & beyond is on the rise, and we're ready to counter it. 💪
In the CUSTODIAN project, we're combining expertise from all corners of DLR to detect, assess & neutralise rogue drones. The threat of drones in 🇩🇪 & beyond is on the rise, and we're ready to counter it. 💪
Dust devils dancing on Mars! 🌪️
Over 1000 of these speedy whirlwinds were tracked by scientists from Univ. of Bern and DLR using deep learning and 20 years of data from the #HRSC & #CaSSIS instruments. They provide a great insight into the weather, climate & surface conditions of Mars. 🔴🧪
Over 1000 of these speedy whirlwinds were tracked by scientists from Univ. of Bern and DLR using deep learning and 20 years of data from the #HRSC & #CaSSIS instruments. They provide a great insight into the weather, climate & surface conditions of Mars. 🔴🧪
October 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
PLATO’s epic journey from Germany 🇩🇪 to @esa.int’s ESTEC! 🚛 🏗️ 🚢
Too big for standard transport, the PLATO space telescope travelled 900km by country road and giant ship. Now at ESTEC, it’s gearing up for testing – including in Europe’s largest vacuum chamber – to prep for its mission to space! 🌌🔭
Too big for standard transport, the PLATO space telescope travelled 900km by country road and giant ship. Now at ESTEC, it’s gearing up for testing – including in Europe’s largest vacuum chamber – to prep for its mission to space! 🌌🔭
October 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
PLATO’s epic journey from Germany 🇩🇪 to @esa.int’s ESTEC! 🚛 🏗️ 🚢
Too big for standard transport, the PLATO space telescope travelled 900km by country road and giant ship. Now at ESTEC, it’s gearing up for testing – including in Europe’s largest vacuum chamber – to prep for its mission to space! 🌌🔭
Too big for standard transport, the PLATO space telescope travelled 900km by country road and giant ship. Now at ESTEC, it’s gearing up for testing – including in Europe’s largest vacuum chamber – to prep for its mission to space! 🌌🔭
💛 Explore Mars’ golden-yellow highlands!
This month, our #HRSC 📸 aboard @esa.int’s #MarsExpress takes us on a stunning flight over Xanthe Terra – from the deep Shalbatana Vallis to the rugged Hydraotes Chaos, revealing Mars in all its golden-yellow glory. 🔴✨
📽️: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin
This month, our #HRSC 📸 aboard @esa.int’s #MarsExpress takes us on a stunning flight over Xanthe Terra – from the deep Shalbatana Vallis to the rugged Hydraotes Chaos, revealing Mars in all its golden-yellow glory. 🔴✨
📽️: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin
October 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
💛 Explore Mars’ golden-yellow highlands!
This month, our #HRSC 📸 aboard @esa.int’s #MarsExpress takes us on a stunning flight over Xanthe Terra – from the deep Shalbatana Vallis to the rugged Hydraotes Chaos, revealing Mars in all its golden-yellow glory. 🔴✨
📽️: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin
This month, our #HRSC 📸 aboard @esa.int’s #MarsExpress takes us on a stunning flight over Xanthe Terra – from the deep Shalbatana Vallis to the rugged Hydraotes Chaos, revealing Mars in all its golden-yellow glory. 🔴✨
📽️: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin
DLR is going hypersonic! 🚀
For 170 seconds our ATHEAt experimental flight will soar at 50 km altitude – reaching speeds between Mach 8 & 10 (around 12,000km/h!).
Launching from Norway this autumn, ATHEAt will give us insights into the forces 💥 affecting hypersonic craft at low altitudes.
For 170 seconds our ATHEAt experimental flight will soar at 50 km altitude – reaching speeds between Mach 8 & 10 (around 12,000km/h!).
Launching from Norway this autumn, ATHEAt will give us insights into the forces 💥 affecting hypersonic craft at low altitudes.
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
DLR is going hypersonic! 🚀
For 170 seconds our ATHEAt experimental flight will soar at 50 km altitude – reaching speeds between Mach 8 & 10 (around 12,000km/h!).
Launching from Norway this autumn, ATHEAt will give us insights into the forces 💥 affecting hypersonic craft at low altitudes.
For 170 seconds our ATHEAt experimental flight will soar at 50 km altitude – reaching speeds between Mach 8 & 10 (around 12,000km/h!).
Launching from Norway this autumn, ATHEAt will give us insights into the forces 💥 affecting hypersonic craft at low altitudes.
🚁 Every second counts in emergencies!🚨
With our #ADELE drone, responders get live images even before arriving – boosting speed, coordination & saving lives.
🤝Partnered with Vodafone & Frequentis, we just completed a successful test with Rostock Fire Brigade. The future is looking up!📡
With our #ADELE drone, responders get live images even before arriving – boosting speed, coordination & saving lives.
🤝Partnered with Vodafone & Frequentis, we just completed a successful test with Rostock Fire Brigade. The future is looking up!📡
September 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🚁 Every second counts in emergencies!🚨
With our #ADELE drone, responders get live images even before arriving – boosting speed, coordination & saving lives.
🤝Partnered with Vodafone & Frequentis, we just completed a successful test with Rostock Fire Brigade. The future is looking up!📡
With our #ADELE drone, responders get live images even before arriving – boosting speed, coordination & saving lives.
🤝Partnered with Vodafone & Frequentis, we just completed a successful test with Rostock Fire Brigade. The future is looking up!📡
What will aviation look like in 2070?
Our new DEvelopment Pathways for Aviation (DEPA) 2070 study sheds light on the opportunities and challenges expected in the next fifty years. What did we find out? 🧵
Our new DEvelopment Pathways for Aviation (DEPA) 2070 study sheds light on the opportunities and challenges expected in the next fifty years. What did we find out? 🧵
September 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
What will aviation look like in 2070?
Our new DEvelopment Pathways for Aviation (DEPA) 2070 study sheds light on the opportunities and challenges expected in the next fifty years. What did we find out? 🧵
Our new DEvelopment Pathways for Aviation (DEPA) 2070 study sheds light on the opportunities and challenges expected in the next fifty years. What did we find out? 🧵
Earthquakes, extreme weather, accidents – how do we prepare for such devastating events?
We participated in NATO's civil disaster exercise last week to test technologies that help keep people, property and rescue workers safe during emergency situations: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
We participated in NATO's civil disaster exercise last week to test technologies that help keep people, property and rescue workers safe during emergency situations: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
September 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Earthquakes, extreme weather, accidents – how do we prepare for such devastating events?
We participated in NATO's civil disaster exercise last week to test technologies that help keep people, property and rescue workers safe during emergency situations: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
We participated in NATO's civil disaster exercise last week to test technologies that help keep people, property and rescue workers safe during emergency situations: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
🥳PLATO, @esa.int's planet-hunting space telescope, has arrived at their ESTEC facility in the Netherlands, after its successful integration in Germany in June.
We're looking forward to the next steps, when its solar panels and sunshield are fitted ahead of the planned launch in 2026! 🔭 #Exoplanets
We're looking forward to the next steps, when its solar panels and sunshield are fitted ahead of the planned launch in 2026! 🔭 #Exoplanets
September 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🥳PLATO, @esa.int's planet-hunting space telescope, has arrived at their ESTEC facility in the Netherlands, after its successful integration in Germany in June.
We're looking forward to the next steps, when its solar panels and sunshield are fitted ahead of the planned launch in 2026! 🔭 #Exoplanets
We're looking forward to the next steps, when its solar panels and sunshield are fitted ahead of the planned launch in 2026! 🔭 #Exoplanets
The ⚡power⚡ of clean energy!
Our BALIS project hit a major milestone: both the electric motor and fuel cell system surpassed a 1 MEGAWATT output! 🔋 Powered by green hydrogen, this tech could mean CO₂-free mobility for ships, trucks & planes. We’re on our way to climate compatible transport! ✈️🌱
Our BALIS project hit a major milestone: both the electric motor and fuel cell system surpassed a 1 MEGAWATT output! 🔋 Powered by green hydrogen, this tech could mean CO₂-free mobility for ships, trucks & planes. We’re on our way to climate compatible transport! ✈️🌱
September 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The ⚡power⚡ of clean energy!
Our BALIS project hit a major milestone: both the electric motor and fuel cell system surpassed a 1 MEGAWATT output! 🔋 Powered by green hydrogen, this tech could mean CO₂-free mobility for ships, trucks & planes. We’re on our way to climate compatible transport! ✈️🌱
Our BALIS project hit a major milestone: both the electric motor and fuel cell system surpassed a 1 MEGAWATT output! 🔋 Powered by green hydrogen, this tech could mean CO₂-free mobility for ships, trucks & planes. We’re on our way to climate compatible transport! ✈️🌱
Big news from the edge of space! ✨🎈
Our OSAS-B instrument just made the first-ever high-precision measurements of atomic oxygen at 31 km altitude – from a balloon! In collaboration with @cnes.fr and CSA, the balloon was successfully launched from Canada as part of the #StratoScience2025 campaign!
Our OSAS-B instrument just made the first-ever high-precision measurements of atomic oxygen at 31 km altitude – from a balloon! In collaboration with @cnes.fr and CSA, the balloon was successfully launched from Canada as part of the #StratoScience2025 campaign!
September 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Big news from the edge of space! ✨🎈
Our OSAS-B instrument just made the first-ever high-precision measurements of atomic oxygen at 31 km altitude – from a balloon! In collaboration with @cnes.fr and CSA, the balloon was successfully launched from Canada as part of the #StratoScience2025 campaign!
Our OSAS-B instrument just made the first-ever high-precision measurements of atomic oxygen at 31 km altitude – from a balloon! In collaboration with @cnes.fr and CSA, the balloon was successfully launched from Canada as part of the #StratoScience2025 campaign!
✈️✨ Big milestone for DLR’s D328® #UpLift! Our flying test lab for #sustainableaviation just successfully completed a ground vibration test. This helps us predict flight behaviour and fast-track eco-friendly upgrades. One step closer to climate-compatible skies! 🌱🛫
ℹ️: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
ℹ️: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
August 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
✈️✨ Big milestone for DLR’s D328® #UpLift! Our flying test lab for #sustainableaviation just successfully completed a ground vibration test. This helps us predict flight behaviour and fast-track eco-friendly upgrades. One step closer to climate-compatible skies! 🌱🛫
ℹ️: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
ℹ️: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
✈️ HALO-South Takes Flight!
Our #HALO research aircraft is heading down south!🧭 Starting this September, HALO will fly over the Southern Ocean – one of the cloudiest and cleanest regions on Earth. A rare look at unpolluted skies!
#HALOSouth #AtmosphericResearch #CleanAir
Our #HALO research aircraft is heading down south!🧭 Starting this September, HALO will fly over the Southern Ocean – one of the cloudiest and cleanest regions on Earth. A rare look at unpolluted skies!
#HALOSouth #AtmosphericResearch #CleanAir
August 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
✈️ HALO-South Takes Flight!
Our #HALO research aircraft is heading down south!🧭 Starting this September, HALO will fly over the Southern Ocean – one of the cloudiest and cleanest regions on Earth. A rare look at unpolluted skies!
#HALOSouth #AtmosphericResearch #CleanAir
Our #HALO research aircraft is heading down south!🧭 Starting this September, HALO will fly over the Southern Ocean – one of the cloudiest and cleanest regions on Earth. A rare look at unpolluted skies!
#HALOSouth #AtmosphericResearch #CleanAir
What we can’t prevent, we offset! 💚
By investing in UN certified projects via Atmosfair, DLR offset 4247.5 tonnes of CO2 in 2022. In the process we reduced wood-reliance and made homes safer and healthier with biogas systems in 🇳🇵 Nepal & efficient stoves in 🇷🇼 Rwanda.
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/dlr/about...
By investing in UN certified projects via Atmosfair, DLR offset 4247.5 tonnes of CO2 in 2022. In the process we reduced wood-reliance and made homes safer and healthier with biogas systems in 🇳🇵 Nepal & efficient stoves in 🇷🇼 Rwanda.
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/dlr/about...
August 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
What we can’t prevent, we offset! 💚
By investing in UN certified projects via Atmosfair, DLR offset 4247.5 tonnes of CO2 in 2022. In the process we reduced wood-reliance and made homes safer and healthier with biogas systems in 🇳🇵 Nepal & efficient stoves in 🇷🇼 Rwanda.
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/dlr/about...
By investing in UN certified projects via Atmosfair, DLR offset 4247.5 tonnes of CO2 in 2022. In the process we reduced wood-reliance and made homes safer and healthier with biogas systems in 🇳🇵 Nepal & efficient stoves in 🇷🇼 Rwanda.
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/dlr/about...
The atoms were accelerated to ~2 million km/h! As the beam passes through the material, its waves spread and interfere to form rings 🌀; change the target material and the pattern changes – a new way to analyse materials at the atomic scale. ⚛️
August 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The atoms were accelerated to ~2 million km/h! As the beam passes through the material, its waves spread and interfere to form rings 🌀; change the target material and the pattern changes – a new way to analyse materials at the atomic scale. ⚛️
#Quantum weirdness caught in the act: DLR has, for the first time, sent a beam of atoms through a single-layer graphene sheet and saw crisp diffraction rings – matter waves interfering. 🌀
〰️Wave–particle duality, right here!
〰️Wave–particle duality, right here!
August 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#Quantum weirdness caught in the act: DLR has, for the first time, sent a beam of atoms through a single-layer graphene sheet and saw crisp diffraction rings – matter waves interfering. 🌀
〰️Wave–particle duality, right here!
〰️Wave–particle duality, right here!
How do you picture light? A wave? 〰️
How do you picture atoms? Like a ball? ⚛️
Well, #quantummechanics says they can be both! DLR scientists have just demonstrated for the first time that atoms can behave as waves that can ‘see’ into the shape of things... 🧪
How do you picture atoms? Like a ball? ⚛️
Well, #quantummechanics says they can be both! DLR scientists have just demonstrated for the first time that atoms can behave as waves that can ‘see’ into the shape of things... 🧪
August 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How do you picture light? A wave? 〰️
How do you picture atoms? Like a ball? ⚛️
Well, #quantummechanics says they can be both! DLR scientists have just demonstrated for the first time that atoms can behave as waves that can ‘see’ into the shape of things... 🧪
How do you picture atoms? Like a ball? ⚛️
Well, #quantummechanics says they can be both! DLR scientists have just demonstrated for the first time that atoms can behave as waves that can ‘see’ into the shape of things... 🧪
🚅🔗 DLR’s virtual train coupling is getting ready for the rails!
As part of the #R2DATO project, our team successfully tested a new system that lets trains run closer together—improving efficiency, boosting rail way capacity, and paving the way for autonomous trains!
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
As part of the #R2DATO project, our team successfully tested a new system that lets trains run closer together—improving efficiency, boosting rail way capacity, and paving the way for autonomous trains!
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
August 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🚅🔗 DLR’s virtual train coupling is getting ready for the rails!
As part of the #R2DATO project, our team successfully tested a new system that lets trains run closer together—improving efficiency, boosting rail way capacity, and paving the way for autonomous trains!
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
As part of the #R2DATO project, our team successfully tested a new system that lets trains run closer together—improving efficiency, boosting rail way capacity, and paving the way for autonomous trains!
ℹ️ www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
🌳 Green is the answer! 🌿 Our heat stress research shows urban greenery can dramatically reduce city temperatures. Every park, every tree, every green roof matters in the fight against #urbanheat! 🌡️ DLR is helping cities plan smarter, cooler futures. 🏙️✨ ℹ️: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...
August 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🌳 Green is the answer! 🌿 Our heat stress research shows urban greenery can dramatically reduce city temperatures. Every park, every tree, every green roof matters in the fight against #urbanheat! 🌡️ DLR is helping cities plan smarter, cooler futures. 🏙️✨ ℹ️: www.dlr.de/en/latest/ne...