The EXPLORE Logo
The EXPLORE Logo shows a stylized image series. The rocket on the left symbolizes the reach for space and the required transportation systems, at the same time it shows the planned launch of the experiment on the REXUS research rocket. Refueling stands between the rocket and distant planets, the targets of future human space exploration. Thus, EXPLORE becomes goal and solution together: it emphasizes the urge for space exploration that is enabled and advanced through the experiment. The images are colored yellow and black, the official colors of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It underlines the connection of the team with the University of Stuttgart and the local region. We thank our friend Leonore Kleinkauf for this wonderful logo design.
The EXPLORE Team
- Christine Hill
Christine Hill
Project Management
Christine is responsible for the overall management of the EXPLORE project. She’s the main contact person and controls all documentation as well as the project time plan.
Christine is a student of aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart in her final year. She specializes in Space Systems and Space Applications.
- Andreas Fink
Andreas Fink
Payload Management
As the payload manager, Andreas oversees the technical design of the EXPLORE experiment. He’s also our CAD expert and responsible for all the nice 3D representations.
Andi is a student of aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart in his final year. He specializes in Space Systems and Aircraft Design.
- Emil Nathanson
Emil Nathanson
Telemetry, Tracking and Command Management
Besides being the TT&C contact person, Emil is mainly responsible for the EXPLORE test campaign. He will manage the test procedures and facilities to make sure our experiment is ready for flight.
Emil is a student of aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart in his fourth year.
- Jürgen Schlutz
Jürgen Schlutz
Outreach and PR
Juergen is our PR and outreach contact. He searches sponsors, communicates with the press, manages the website and organizes the EXPLORE appearance in print and events.
Juergen is a PhD student of aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart. He specialized in Space Systems and Control Systems and currently works on human space exploration missions.
- Johannes Weppler
Johannes Weppler
Earth Ground Support Management
Johannes is the EXPLORE hardware manager. He coordinates the selection and manufacture of all hardware items during the project development as well as the required support equipment for the launch campaign.
Johannes is a student of aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart. He specializes in Space Systems and Aircraft Design.
- Robert Schelling
Robert Schelling
Mechanical Design Management
Robert is our fluid dynamics expert and responsible for the theoretical foundations of the EXPLORE experiment. His calculations drive the mechanical design and the experiment process flow.
Robert is a student of aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart. He specializes in Fluid Dynamics and Aircraft Propulsion Systems.
- Daniel Stoerk
Daniel Stoerk
Electrical Design Management
Daniel has joined our team in March 2010 and uses all his knowledge and experience to implement and optimise the electrical system of EXPLORE. He ensures that our experiment has all the power it needs and does the right things at the right time.
Daniel studies electrical engineering and information technology at the University of Offenburg in his third year.
- Thorben Heinrichs
Thorben Heinrichs
Software Design
Since October 2010, Thorben supports the EXPLORE team with his programming skills. He quickly became an indispensable member of the team. It is thanks to him that we will receive all telemetry from our successful experiment in February.
Thorben studies Software Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Aalen and currently is in his first year.