Together for the Future of Space Exploration
From Giessen Into Space
Research on space applications in Giessen has a long history. Since the 1960s, researchers have been working on electric propulsion systems as a viable and increasingly successful alternative to chemical space propulsion. In the former Campus Research Focus “Space Applications,” Justus Liebig University Giessen and THM University of Applied Sciences collaborate across disciplines, ranging from electrical engineering and materials science to space physics. This research is being continued in the joint profile area "Materials for Sustainable Energy, Quantum and Space Technologies".
Answering the pressing questions of space propulsion relies not only on interdisciplinary collaboration and the combination of long-standing institutional expertise with cutting-edge technologies, but also on specialized facilities—unique in Europe—that allow researchers to study engines and electronics under simulated space conditions.
In this interview with Professor Dr. Peter Klar (Justus Liebig University) and Professor Dr. Chris Volkmar (THM University of Applied Sciences), find out how researchers at the FCMH are working together to make the future of space mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
Note: The Campus Research Focus "Space Applications" has been transferred to the Joint Profile Area "Materials for Sustainable Energy, Quantum and Space Technologies".