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Technology and Engineering

The DLR Institute of Space Research is a world-leading competence center for optical sensor systems and their application in planetary research, Earth observation and security. Based on this, we expand humanity's understanding of the formation and development of our planetary system and find solutions to protect life on Earth. With around 300 employees, we cover the entire development chain from the research idea to the design, construction and verification of instruments and their operational use, right through to processing, scientific analysis and archiving of the data obtained. We are partner for universities, research institutes, industry, public authorities and political decision-makers and work closely with them.

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