Tag: Space Travel

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First “Space Night” at Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule highlights Jena’s role in space

1. May 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Erste "Space Night" an der Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule beleuchtet Jenas Rolle im All

Jena, 01.05.2026. The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena transformed into a center for science and astronomy on Tuesday. At the first “Space Night,” experts and interested parties gathered to highlight Thüringen’s role in international space travel.

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.

Star sensors from Jena on their way to the Moon: Artemis II mission launched

2. April 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Sternsensoren aus Jena auf dem Weg zum Mond: Artemis-II-Mission gestartet

Jena/Florida, 02.04.2026. The Artemis II mission successfully launched into space from Florida last night. On board the spacecraft is vital navigation technology from Jena, paving the way to the Moon.