Space Exploration Studies

OHB is closely involved in various exploration research and technology innovation preparatory studies for future human spaceflight and robotic activities in Low-Earth orbit and beyond.

EkoPlasma

Development of a new research facility to continue and expand the successful experiment series for the study of complex plasma.
(Customer: DLR, prime contractor: OHB)

URBAN - Conceiving a Lunar Base Using 3D Printing Technologies

Evaluates the feasibility and implementation effort of using Additive Layer Manufacturing in the construction, operations and maintenance of a lunar base.
(Customer: ESA, prime contractor: OHB)
https://www.ohb-system.de/press-releases-details/ohb-awarded-a-study-for-3d-printing-on-the-moon.html

European Platform for LEO Missions based on the Dream Chaser® Spacecraft

Study to analyse the feasibility and opportunities to use Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser spacecraft as a post-International Space Station (ISS) platform for European missions in low-Earth orbit (LEO).
(Customer: ESA, prime contractor: OHB)
https://www.ohb.de/en/news/ohb-awarded-esa-contract-for-dream-chaser-spacecraft-study/

Dream Chaser for European Utilization Strategic Partnership

Strategic Partnership with ESA assess the feasibility and commercial viability of a service for European access to low-Earth Orbit (LEO) using capabilities of the Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser spacecraft.
(Customer: ESA, Coordinator: OHB)
https://www.ohb-system.de/press-releases-details/the-dream-chaser-for-european-utilization-program-takes-flight-with-memorandum-of-understanding-623.html

Deep Space Gateway Astrobiology Payload Conceptual Design Study

Concept study of an astrobiological experiment setup for the Deep Space Gateway (DSG) also known as Orbital Platform Gateway (LOP-G), a planned international space station in orbit around the Moon.
(Customer: ESA, prime contractor: Kayser Italia)

Deep Space Gateway Cosmic Dust Conceptual Design Study

Concept study of a cosmic dust experiment setup for the Deep Space Gateway (DSG) also known as Orbital Platform Gateway (LOP-G), a planned international space station in orbit around the Moon.
(Customer: ESA, prime contractor: OHB)