The "Exploration and Propulsion" working group is involved in exploration beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Currently, research focuses on the development of key technologies to support the construction of a future international lunar base, the investigation of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) techniques, and space propulsion systems with the goal of utilizing near-lunar space.
The main research topics of the group are:
The activities are integrated into the other work areas of the Chair of Space Technology as well as into national and international research projects. This achieves an active role in contributing to the strategy of future space exploration and allows the identification of current research topics.
DFG LEGUM | Laser melting of extraplanetary rock under lunar conditions |
DLR EDAM-R | powder handling and Additive Manufacturing using lunar-Regolith |
DLR ELMORE | Geschlossene Elektrochemische Prozesse zur Gewinnung reiner Elemente aus Mond-Regolith |
DLR MOONRISE-FM | Erprobung des mobilen selektiven Laserschmelzen von Regolith auf der Mondoberfläche mit Hilfe von künstlicher Intelligenz |
DLR SoMo | An innovative manufacturing process for solar cells made from Moon regolith |
ESA LUNAR ISLANDS | Lunar In-Situ Landing Structures |
ESA Moon | Combining ISRU and Space Debris for Constructions on the Moon |
ESA M-SLM | Mobile - Selective Laser Melting (M-SLM) for Constructions on the Moon |
Name | Tätigkeit | Raum |
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Dr.-Ing. Stefan Linke | Group Leader | F 521 |
M. Sc. Julian Baasch | Project Manager, Lab Manager ISRU-Lab | F 506 |
M. Sc. Johannes Becker | Project Manager, Head of Propulsion | F 517 |
M. Sc. Juan Carlos Ginés Palomares | Project Manager | F 506 |
M. Sc. Benedict Grefen | Project Manager, Head of Propulsion | F 517 |
M. Sc. Joel Patzwald | Project Manager, Lab Manager Regolith-Lab | F 518 |
M. Sc. Simon Stapperfend | Project Manager, Lab Manager Exploration-Lab, Head of Robotics | F 518 |
Organization name | Chair Space Technology |
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Building | F |
Room | F 521 |