The German Space Agency at DLR (DLR-RFA) undertakes statutory tasks in the space sector on behalf of the German Federal Government and implements the space strategy of the Federal Government, develops and manages the national space programme, and represents the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in space-related international bodies. In the dynamic landscape of space technology, the German government has launched the "Small Satellite Initiative" as part of the new Germany Space Strategy released in 2023, with a precursor in 2022. This initiative marks a significant milestone and dedication in Germany's small satellite activities. This paper provides an agency overview of the small satellite activities in Germany, summarizing the country's strategic advances.


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    Title :

    Overview of small satellite activities in Germany


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2024) ; 2024 ; Palma de Mallorca, Spain


    Published in:

    Proc. SPIE ; 13546


    Publication date :

    2025-03-20





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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