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Space Travel in Jena: Optics Chief Explains Thüringen’s Role in NASA Moon Mission

29. April 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Raumfahrt in Jena: Optik-Chef erklärt Thüringens Rolle bei NASA-Mondmission

Jena, 29.04.2026. When NASA flies to the moon, high-tech from Thüringen is mandatory on board. At the “Space Night” in Jena, Jena-Optronik CEO Peter Kapell emphasized the essential importance of the local industry for international space missions.

Space Night 2026: Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena showcases Thuringia’s contribution to aerospace

14. April 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Space Night 2026: Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena zeigt Thüringens Beitrag zur Raumfahrt

On April 28, the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena will host Space Night 2026, offering insights into Thuringia’s role in international aerospace technology and current NASA missions.

Artemis Space Mission: Jena-Optronik Supplies Navigation Core

24. April 20261. April 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Zum Mond mit Technik aus Jena: Sternsensor navigiert Artemis 2

The Jena-based space company Jena-Optronik is supplying central sensor technology for the international Artemis moon program, according to a report by the industry portal “Table.Briefings”.