Institute of Space Systems (IRS), University of Stuttgart

The IRS supports EXPLORE through its technical expertise and the proximity allows for quick information exchange. The team will use the institute's thermal-vacuum-chamber for its test and communicates under the IRS address externally. Many thanks to Prof. Roeser and the researchers at IRS!

Institute of Aerospace Thermodynamics (ITLR), University of Stuttgart

The ITLR supports EXPLORE significantly through their motivated and experienced workshop. Several customized individual parts of the experimental setup as well as the important test chambers have been manufactured exclusively for EXPLORE in the in-house mechanical workshop. We thank Mr. Christian Otto and all his colleagues for the good communication and the active support!

German Aerospace Center (DLR), Lampoldshausen

The DLR in Bonn and Bremen has selected EXPLORE to fly on the REXUS research rocket. Experienced experts supervise and support the implementation over the course of the next year. Many thanks already to Andreas Stamminger, Mark Fittock and all others involved! The work of DLR is supported by the German Ministry of Economics.

The Institute of Space Propulsion of the DLR in Lampoldshausen is available to the EXPLORE team for scientific and technical questions. Furthermore, they help out with fluid system components such as tubing, couplings, fittings and other things. We thank Prof. Schlechtriem and his colleagues for this support!

University of Applied Sciences Aalen

The University of Applied Sciences in Aalen enabled the participation of one team member at the launch campaign in Kiruna. We thank them for this great support!

Primus AB, Stockholm

Many know Primus as a manufacturer of high-quality outdoor products, but the Swedish company also supports EXPLORE with components and know-how. As experts in handling of fuels at low pressures, their expertise helps us a lot in the implementation of the fluid system of the experiment. We thank Urban Kihlström and Primus for the support and components to make EXPLORE happen!

Foundation of the Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart

The foundation of the federal state bank of Baden-Wuerttemberg (Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, LBBW) support numerous social and scientific projects and events throughout the state. Therefore, EXPLORE is very honoured to have also gained the support of this institution. The foundation for education of the LBBW supports EXPLORE financially with a substantial amount to procure components, raw material and test equipment. Thank you very much to Mrs. Wurster and the whole LBBW-foundation team for this confidence in our project!

Walther Blohm Stiftung, Hamburg

The Walther Blohm Stiftung is close to Airbus and supports students and scientific projects in the area of aeronautics and space. EXPLORE could convince the foundation with its concept and enthusiasm. The foundation supports EXPLORE financially with a substantial amount to procure hardware and for other expenses in the frame of the project. Many thanks to Mr. Wolfgang Wohlers and the board of the Walther Blohm Stiftung for their trust and support!

Erich-Becker-Foundation, Frankfurt am Main

The Erich-Becker-Foundation is a foundation of the Fraport AG to advocate science and research. They particularly focus on work with relevance to the aeronautic sector, but supports also other research projects and awards prices for young scientists. EXPLORE also managed to convince with its concept and motivation. The foundation enabled the full team participation in the training week by providing additional travel costs. Many thanks for this generous help!

Cam For Pro, Hannover

www.CamForPro.com is the official GoPro distributor in Germany. The shop offers the full product line of GoPro cameras and accessories. For EXPLORE, CamForPro provides 2 HD Hero cameras with SD storage cards, that will take crystal clear and unique images of the experiment as well as during the whole flight. We thank the whole CamForPro-Team for this exceptional support!

Atmel, Munich 

Atmel Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. The Munich branch supports EXPLORE with microcontrollers and programming components and software. Many thanks to Detlef Schick and the Atmel team for this support!

Hydrobar Hydraulik & Pneumatik GmbH, Boeblingen/Sindelfingen

The Hydrobar Hydraulik & Pneumatik GmbH is a specialist around fluid management and pressure systems in all areas. The company is located in Sindelfingen close to Stuttgart. Besides the hardware itself, they also offer many services like repairs, installations and seminars. For EXPLORE, Hydrobar provides parts of the fluid management system such as tubes, fittings, and seals, and they advise the team at critical questions of implementation. We thank Mr. Marcus Bartsch and the whole Hydrobar team for this great support!

Evonik Roehm GmbH

The Evonik business segment Acrylic Polymers is manufacturer of the inspiring material PLEXIGLAS® and offers a large portfolio of applications. PLEXIGLAS® allows a high flexibility for utilization, and it is used where highest requirements for functionality and design are applied. The most important markets are architecture and construction industries, light and design, automotive and aerospace industries, electronics and communication, furniture and solar applications. We thank Mrs. Irene Puehler and the whole Evonik Roehm team for their support with this great material!

Schwalbe - Ralf Bohle GmbH

The German Ralf Bohle GmbH is market leader for bicycle tires in Europe with its Schwalbe label. More than 140 employees work in the Bohle-Group with subsidiaries in Italy, Great Britain, the Netherlands and France. The family company is run in its third generation and is characterized by innovations such as the first unpuncturable tire, the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Schwalbe valves will also be used to fill and pressurize the EXPLORE gas section. We thank Mr. Marcus Lambertz and the Ralf Bohle GmbH for the support of our experiment!

B.I.O-TECH e.K., Vilshofen

B.I.O-TECH e.K. supports EXPLORE as specialist for fluid sensorics. The German company manufactures and distributes flow meters and sensors for more than 15 years and has an exceptional portfolio of devices for virtually all fluids and flow ranges. WIthin EXPLORE, a miniature mass flow meter will monitor the exact propellant flow rate during the rocket flight. We thank the B.I.O-TECH e.K for their generous support!

ES Electronic Sensor GmbH, Heilbronn

ES Electronic Sensor in Heilbronn is a quality company with over 25 years of experience in temperature measurement and in cooperation with industry, research and educational institutions. For EXPLORE, Electronic Sensor provides reduced priced pressure thermocouples to monitor the experiment. We thank Electronic Sensor and all its employees for this support!

New Pig, Hazeldonk

New Pig is the European subsidiary of the American New Pig Corporation. For years, New Pig has been market leader for absorption products. The European subsidiary offers a large selection of cleaning and maintenance products for a secure and clean workplaces. EXPLORE also uses the expertise and products of New Pig for their fluid collection devices. We thank all employers for their support!