Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is a governmental organization that develops and implements national and international education and research programs, including those related to space. BMBF provides funding for large research institutions and infrastructure, such as research ships and innovation laboratories, and supports space research with satellites, space probes, and space telescopes. It works with organizations like ESA and DLR to promote sustainable space technologies and the implementation of guidelines for the long-term sustainability of outer space activities. The BMBF's activities also include funding the development and construction of observation instruments, detector systems and evaluation methods.
Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.
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Merz-government reorganization (Organisationserlass, 2025-05-06/07): Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) renamed to Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR); DLR/space policy oversight consolidated here.