ESA Technology Programmes Workshop onSpace Technology Management and Innovation

German Space Technology Strategy – Management of Innovation Process

Uwe Wirt, DLR e.V.

Space Management, Technology and Industrial Policy, BONN,

GERMANY

Lisbon, Portugal, 7-9 May 2003

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Contents

Introduction

National Space Strategy

Management of Innovation

DLR is Germany’s Aerospace Research Center and National Space Agency.

Member of Hermann von Helmholtz-Association of National Research Centres (HGF)

performs basic research

develops novel technologies

builds and operates large-scale test facilities

assumes management tasks

trains junior scientists

at 31 research institutes and scientific/technical facilities with 4,700 employees.

DLR – The German Aerospace Research Centre

Astronautics – Key Areas

Radar and optical remote sensing technology

Atmospheric physics

Data processing and data value adding

Telecommunication, navigation and telemedicine

Robotics

Microgravity research

Hot structures and materials

Space operations and rocket test stands.

DLR – The National Space Agency

Realization and continuation of the German Space Programme, an integrated approach towards:

Germany’s ESA-Activities

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DLR’s R&D-Programme.

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Contents

Introduction

National Space Strategy

Management of Innovation

The German space technology activities are complementary to the ESA technology programme lines with emphasis on development of basis and cross-sector technologies

The German space programme is a harmonized set of ESA-, national and DLR-R&D strategy approaches with the focus on tightening up space related resources on priority projects in selected areas.

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Analysis

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•Consolidation of resources, national requirements and priorities•Competencies, focal areas, gaps, opportunities

•National focal areas vs. harmonized ESA-technology plans•National position, indicators, gaps, opportunities

•German Space Technology Master Plan (GSTMP)•National R&D

I´Screening & monitoring

•Who is doing what?

Approach Principle

Organisation of the German Space Programme

Main ActivitiesTelecommunications

Satellite networks, on-board equipment and antenna technologies, broadband multimedia,optical communications, bus technologies (MEO)

Navigation

Development of new application fields, GALILEO space and ground segment, end-user equipment

Earth Observation

Development of TerraSAR-components, next generation SAR demonstrator, high power lasers for atmospheric trace gas measurements, development of next generation meteorological systems, services for GMES

Main Activities (contd.)

Space Exploration

Astronomy and astrophysics, sun and planetary system, cosmic particles physics, fundamental physics

Microgravity Research

´Biological basics´, biotechnology, integrative human physiology, material design, fluid physics/combustion, fundamental physics

Space Station

Construction, operation and utilization of ISS

Main Activities (contd.)

Space Transportation

High performance structures, control systems, propulsion, system design (SART)

Space Technology

Electric propulsion, solar arrays, solar cells, re-entry technologies, robotics

Contents

Introduction

National Space Strategy

Management of Innovation

Innovation Management - The German Aerospace

Research Centre Main Objectives

Optimum utilization of research services for the economy and society

Integration of basic research and application via effective,innovative processes

DLR is a research partner for the scientific community andan innovation partner for the economy.

Key areas

Technology marketing

Evaluation and management methods for innovative projects

Cooperation based on public-private-partnership

Technology transfer

Support of related businesses establishments.

Innovation Management - The National Space Agency

Key Areas

Planning, contracting, management of projects

Interface space industry, R&D, science / policy and institutions

Boards of experts, round tables, German Space Technology Master Plan, specific measures

Technology Transfer (Mediation, FIRST Chance, Synergetic Development).

Main Objectives

Strengthening the German aerospace industry and its role as an international partner and competitor

Improving the quality of research and development and the utilization of their fruits

Promoting the translation of technological developments into industrial applications and operational products.

InnoGuide, a management software for the evaluation and coordination of innovations

Innovation Management - Examples

TerraSAR-X - Public Private PartnershipDLR and ASTRIUM: Establishment ofa sustainable global EO information service

Space technologies for terrestrial markets

ESA Technology Programmes Workshop onSpace Technology Management and Innovation

German Space Technology Strategy – Management of Innovation Process

Uwe Wirt, DLR e.V.

Space Management, Technology and Industrial Policy, BONN,

GERMANY

Lisbon, Portugal, 7-9 May 2003

DLR RD-RTU.

Wir

t