SpaceTech confirmed as largest German SME in space sector
[22. April 2015]
As a result of a DLR initiated survey among the German SMEs active in the space business, STI has been identified as the largest "Space SME" in Germany.
Contract for Development of MERLIN Frequency Reference Unit
[20. April 2015]
MERLIN Satellite [CNES/Illustration D. Ducros]
STI has signed the contract for the development of the MERLIN frequency reference unit (FRU) in subcontract to Airbus DS.
The German-French satellite MERLIN (Methane Remote Sensing LIDAR Mission) is a mission to observe the concentration of the greenhouse gas methane. In this cooperation France signs responsible for the Satellite Bus, which is a Myriade Evolution, and Germany signs responsible for the Instrument.
STI selected as supplier for Euclid Sunshield with Solar Array
[2.Dec 2014]
[Image from euclid-ec.org]
STI has been selected as supplier for the Euclid Sunshield. The deliverable will consist of a combination of a solar generator and a sunshield for the telescope of Euclid. Besides the thermal isolation of the optical instrument, the protection against scatter light (via shadowing) is crucial.
Euclid is an ESA space mission with the goal to give answers to the expansion of the Universe and to the origin of Dark Energy.
New Executive Board: Bernhard Doll (CEO) and Frank Gilles
[1. Nov 2014]
The GRACE FO LRI Project Manager and longtime friend and colleague of STI CEO Bernhard Doll, Frank Gilles, is now becoming part of the Executive Board of SpaceTech. Congratulations!
10-year anniversary with Open Day for customers and public
[25. Sep 2014]
On the special occasion of its 10-year anniversary, STI invites for a 2-day Open Door event.
On the first day, dedicated to STI's business partners and, guided tours and presentations are organized,giving insight to the new office building, the clean rooms and facilities. The most prestige projects of the last 10 years are presented and the most succesful and sophisticated products of STI's portfolio are exhibited.
On the second day, the doors are open for the wide public, attracting the audience with a brass music band and a light buffet. Hourly presentations and fresh poster walls allows for the STI employees to explain and enthuse the visitors with its prodcuts and missions.
The good weather and the total number of guests make this day a succesful event.