Space travel in transition - TU Dresden researches solutions for the missions of tomorrow

Interest in space travel is growing worldwide - not only through international missions, but also through private providers, satellite constellations and new requirements for sustainability and technology. Low-Earth orbit is becoming fuller, and expectations of efficiency, safety and environmental responsibility are rising. How can we rethink space travel?

This is exactly what the Chair of Space Systems at TU Dresden is working on: sustainable access to space. In interdisciplinary research projects, scientists and students are working together to develop new approaches - from innovative propulsion systems and intelligent satellite systems to novel materials and test procedures.

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This is not only about the technology of tomorrow, but also about its application: space technologies are becoming increasingly relevant to everyday life - whether through more precise earth observation, climate-resilient infrastructure or global communication. This makes it all the more important that components become smaller, more capable and more sustainable. At TU Dresden, for example, drives from 3D printers, new wind tunnels for realistic tests and satellites are being developed to demonstrate how miniaturization and resource conservation can go hand in hand.

And the prospects are good: As the need for space solutions grows, so does the demand for bright minds in the industry. Research, teaching and practice are closely linked at the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering and at the Chair - an ideal environment for anyone who wants to help shape the future of space travel.

Further information

Core research areas at the Chair of Space Systems

Study mechanical engineering with a specialization in aerospace engineering

Student working group STAR Dresden e.V.