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News | Space travel

February 11th, 2026

Infrared satellites: Forest fire detection technology could also help security authorities

The Munich-based company OroraTech supplies forestry operations and authorities with rapid data on fires. Now it also wants to offer the technology to the German armed forces.

By Ralf Nestler

On 24 March 2025, Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, received Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), and other representatives of the European Space Agency (ESA).

News | Space

November 7th, 2025

Space Act: ESA warns against duplicate structures

The EU Space Act is intended to create a uniform legal framework for space travel in Europe. This also has consequences for the ESA, which is not an EU organization. ESA, DLR and BDLI warn of overlaps and too much bureaucracy.

By Corinna Visser