What makes aviation possible and how we are advancing it Aviation brings significant benefits to society and the economy – from global connectivity and trade to tourism, prosperity and jobs. ...

Optics of the German-Brazilian CO2Image satellite Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) are the two most important greenhouse gases and the primary drivers of climate change. A large proportion of ...

Experience the virtual engine Modern aircraft engines are highly complex systems. Their development demands the interplay of many disciplines – from aerodynamics and the design of individual components to the ...

Experience research data from Mars in virtual reality What does it feel like to fly over Mars or Earth in virtual reality (VR) using your own body? The DLR_School_Lab Berlin ...

Integrated Power and Propulsion System FlyECO (Future enabLing technologies for hYdrogen-powered Electrified aero engine for Clean aviatiOn) is an EU project, initiated by DLR, in response to a Horizon Europe ...

Scale model of a sounding rocket from the Mobile Rocket Base The Mobile Rocket Base (MORABA) has played a key role in research under space conditions and in the upper ...

IFAR is the world’s only network of publicly-funded aviation research establishments. Membership in IFAR is open to national aviation research organisations, including universities active in aviation research, that are (1) ...

Join our fascination Create the world of tomorrow. Developing technologies, helping to shape the future – this is how scientists at DLR approach their research every day, driven by curiosity ...

WingMates Concept studies for a highly agile next-generation combat aircraft (Command Fighter) and an uncrewed flying wing configuration (Remote Carrier) for military flying formations The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is ...