The City of Space

As a result of the extraordinary accumulation of space-related research and industry Bremen has developed into a major space center in Europe. Bremen hosts a broad range of experts who work in fundamental research, computational modelling, technology development, system qualification, and the production of space components. All of these space actors see the IAC as a unique chance to further improve Bremen’s visibility within the space community. The IAC delegates will benefit from this commitment and will be able to gain new insights into Bremen’s scientific and industrial space landscape. No other city in Germany would be able to offer a greater variety of visits to space locations. Part of our concept is to create a new type of technical visits especially tailored for young professionals, allowing them to meet their peers and gather first-hand information on career opportunities.

2018 will be an especially exciting space year for Bremen: The European Service Module of ORION will be delivered by the Bremen site of Airbus Defence and Space, the touchdown of the MASCOT lander of the DLR Institute for Space Systems is scheduled for October next year. OHB SE will continue their assembly of GALILEO satellites and Ariane Group and MT Aerospace are busy with the production of main parts of the ARIANE launchers. Moreover, the City of Bremen will be organizing the “Bremen Space Year 2018” with lectures, exhibitions, and other events for the general public.