The German Bundeswehr (armed forces) plays an increasing role in the space industry, primarily focused on national security and defense. As a governmental organization, it is developing its capabilities for space situational awareness, satellite communication, and reconnaissance. The Bundeswehr operates the Space Component Command (SpCC) and the German Space Situational Awareness Centre. To enhance its capabilities, the Bundeswehr partners with companies like Airbus and Indra and aims to establish its own satellite constellation by 2029. Key activities include space operations planning, deployment/protection of space systems, and collaboration within initiatives like Combined Space Operations (CSpO).
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Airbus is working with the German Air Force to provide the Luftwaffe with a technical allowance to commence national A400M flight trials with fuel loads of up to 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the near term.
The SARah-1 satellite was built by Airbus for the German Bundeswehr.
Airbus built the SARah-1 radar imaging satellite for the German military as a replacement for the SAR-Lupe system.
SARah is an operational reconnaissance system consisting of several satellites and a ground segment developed for the German Bundeswehr.
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded a contract to Atos and OHB to supply the Space Situational Awareness Center Expansion Stage 1 (Weltraumlagezentrum, WRLageZ, Ausbaustufe 1) to the German Federal Armed Forces.