DLR news

Headquartered in Cologne, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is Germany’s national aeronautics and space research and technology centre. Its 12,000 employees across 51 institutes and facilities conduct R&D in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, digitalisation, security and defence. DLR operates extensive research infrastructure including aircraft, wind tunnels, propulsion test facilities and space operations systems, supporting fundamental and applied research, technology transfer and industrial collaboration. Present at 30 locations across Germany and with international offices, DLR develops technologies spanning sustainable aviation, Earth observation, robotics, AI, quantum technologies, renewable energy and future mobility.

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20 JUL '26

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DLR Tests Robotic Remote Hazardous Substance Detection Platform

The German Aerospace Center has developed and tested multi-sensor autonomous robotic systems utilizing laser spectroscopy and AI for standoff hazardous material detection.

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28 MAR '25

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DLR at Hannover Messe 2025

DLR at Hannover Messe 2025 highlights quantum technologies, space, energy, transport, security, and digitalization with live podcasts, stage shows, and research showcases.

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27 MAR '25

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DLR tests sustainable aviation fuels to reduce climate impact

The EU’s PACIFIC project, led by Airbus with DLR, tests ten SAF variants to reduce aviation’s climate impact by minimizing soot emissions, contrails, and non-CO₂ effects.

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12 MAR '25

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Producing chemical feedstocks using concentrated solar energy

As part of the EU-funded FlowPhotoChem project, DLR, in collaboration with industry and research contributors, has set up and tested a new demonstration plant.

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