We, the German Space Agency, undertake statutory tasks in the space sector on behalf of the German Federal Government. Under the "Raumfahrtaufgabenübertragungsgesetz" and within the scope of the tasks effectively assigned to us, we implement the space strategy of the Federal Government, develop and manage the national space programme, and represent the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in space-related international bodies in accordance with the tasks assigned to us. We advise the Federal Government and develop initiatives and strategic approaches for space policy. All of our activities are based on the guidelines laid down by the Federal Government in its space strategy.
With our missions and projects, we strengthen Germany’s scientific excellence and expand the technological expertise and global competitiveness of German industry. Promoting the commercialisation of space technologies, the innovation potential of German SMEs and technology transfer are essential tasks of our industrial policy mandate. Space technologies and applications are intended to benefit people on Earth and improve the quality of life in Germany, Europe and the rest of the world.
Our space missions make a significant contribution tosolving global and societal challenges. Examples include providing information on climate change and climate protection, the further development of digitalisation and communications technologies, and contributions to national security.We make the results of our missions and projects publicly available. We inform the public about new scientific findings and promote awareness of the relevance of space for everyday life. Last but not least, we strive to spark interest and enthusiasm among young people for the natural sciences in general and space in particular.
DLR has 30 locations in Germany: Cologne (headquarters), Aachen, Aachen-Merzbrück, Augsburg, Berlin, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Cochstedt, Cottbus, Dresden, Geesthacht, Göttingen, Hamburg, Hanover, Jena, Jülich, Lampoldshausen, Neustrelitz, Oberpfaffenhofen, Oldenburg, Rheinbach, Stade, St. Augustin, Stuttgart, Trauen, Ulm, Weilheim and Zittau. DLR also has offices in Brussels, Paris, Tokyo and Washington D.C.
Knowledge for tomorrow
DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany's research centre for aeronautics and space, and conducts both research and development activities and technology transfer in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and digitalisation. With its diverse activities, DLR makes its contribution to a future-proof society and economy. Around 10,000 employees share a mission – We are committed to researching and developing technologies for a sustainable future. In this way, we contribute to strengthening Germany as a centre of knowledge and business.
This decade will set the course for safeguarding the foundations of life on Earth for humankind. This will not be possible without rapid implementation of new technologies. This requires technology-open, visionary and well-founded research that investigates and paves the way for a variety of technology paths to market application. DLR considers science to be a contribution to a strong German economy in Europe and the world as a means of finding and implementing solutions to societal challenges.
DLR's research areas Interdisciplinary and cross-divisional research
Institutes and facilities
From Aachen to Zittau and from Stade to Weilheim, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is represented by institutes and facilities at 30 locations across Germany. One of the latest waves of establishments took place in several steps starting in 2017 with a total of 15 new institutes. Thematically, they complement the existing institutes and, in cooperation with them, are dedicated to the future topics of relevance to society – from green energy and new forms of mobility to artificial intelligence and quantum computing, to name a few.
All Institutes and facilities, you can find HERE.
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