GfR Discovery Hub

Get ready to reach for the stars

Immerse yourself in the fascinating themes of our space world.
Our GfR Discovery Hub video series presents the most exciting topics of our company twice a month.

DLR GfR and Satellite Navigation

In this episode, we discover space mysteries with DLR GfR and the Galileo satellite navigation system.

Preparing for a satellite launch

This episode will show you what needs to be done for the preparation of the launch of new satellites.

Steps of the Launch Early Orbit Phase (LEOP)

In our new episode, we show you the differ-ent phases that take place during a LEOP and explain why this phase after the launch of new satellites is so challenging.

In-orbit validation of satellite payloads

This new episode shows you which tests are carried out after a successful satellite launch, what is behind the term in-orbit vali-dation and how the new satellites are put into regular operation.

How does ground infrastructure work?

This episode takes us from space back to earth. We will have a closer look what is go-ing on in the Galileo Control Center and which role it has within the Galileo project.

Why are we using atomic clocks for satellite navigation?

In this episode, we find out how atomic clocks work and why they are so essential for accurate satellite navigation data.

What does it mean to operate a Galileo control center?

This episode shows us the challenges involved in operating a Galileo Control Center. And what role argon gas plays in this.

What happens during the planning of Galileo constellation operations?

In this episode we will learn all the steps that need to be planned within the Galileo operation.

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82234 Weßling