DGLR Space Conference: Missions from BW (30.05.2011)
- EXPLORE at the DGLR Space Conference in Stuttgart
- Juergen at the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) booth
Launch Campaign Kiruna, Day 7 (20.02.2011) (Kopie 1)
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Flight Readiness Review
- Christine signs the Flight Readiness Agreement for EXPLORE
- Olle Persson (EuroLaunch) explains details of the countdown
Launch Campaign Kiruna, Day 7 (20.02.2011)
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Roll-out of REXUS 9
- Flight Readiness Review
- Christine signs the Flight Readiness Agreement for EXPLORE
- Olle Persson (EuroLaunch) explains details of the countdown
Launch Campaign Kiruna, Day 6 (19.02.2011)
- Departure from the Esrange gate to Kiruna
- Johannes and Emil look forward to the free time
- Reindeer on the side of the road
- Reindeer on the side of the road
- EXPLORE in the cars
- Snowy landscape around Kiruna
- Kiruna is proud of the rockets
- Kiruna town hall
- Thorben, Christine, Daniel and Emil on the ice couch
- Juergen and Andreas relaxing
- The impressive wooden church of Kiruna ...
- ... is larger inside than we thought.
- The organ of the church
- Large windows for light under the roof
- Team Managerin Christine on her ice throne
- Visit to the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi
- View on the ice church
- Ice blocks from the river are used for the buildings
- The Icehotel church
- The guide explains the contruction of the Icehotel
- Daniel in the entrance to the Icebar
- The whole group in the Icebar
- Daniel ready for a drink
- The large foyer of the Icehotel
- The large foyer of the Icehotel
- Thorben, Christine and Juergen with sculpture and light made of ice
- The "Breakfast Suite"
- Robert is happy between the snow eggs
- The "Bubble Suite"
- A car made of ice
- Fish sculpture in the "Icefishing Suite"
- Daniels fight with the ice bear
- A cosy room by the fire ...
- ... including the bear cave
- The hallway
- EXPLORE enjoys some cold drinks in the Icebar
- EXPLORE enjoys some cold drinks in the Icebar
- Meeting some excited reindeer at night
Launch Campaign Kiruna, Day 5 (18.02.2011)
- Sunrise at early morning in Kiruna
- ESA ground station between the trees
- EXPLORE awaits the next test
- Christine and Johannes insert a last cable
- View into the EXPLORE module
- Thorben prepares the post-flight analysis
- Mark Fittock (DLR) with important notes
- Next door, REXUS 10 teams are testingm
- Searching for disturbing WLAN sources
- The complete EXPLORE team with the experiment
- Integration of EXPLORE and SPONGE ...
- ... and of Telescobe and EXPLORE
- Then adding the REXUS service modul from DLR
- The nose cone and the separation module of the rocket
- Nose cone with parachute for REXUS 10
- Bright sun above Esrange Space Center
- Integration halls ("The Church") from the outside
- The launch area
- Moving the complete payload of REXUS 9
- Elevating with the crane
- EXPLORE module in the rocket
- Integrating the nose cone
- The payload segment with the nose cone
- Adding the recovery and the separation modules
- REXUS 10 bench test setup in front of integrated REXUS 9 payload
- REXUS 9 payload in the abandoned hall
- Weekend-Meeting for the planning
- The launch bungalow of the REXUS rocket
- The roof can be opened via a rail system
- Control room in the block house
- Transporting the REXUS 9 payload
- REXUS 9 payload with view into the separation module
- Andreas with the labeled REXUS 9 rocket
- Dusk above Esrange Space Center
Launch Campaign Kiruna, Day 4 (17.02.2011)
- Christine in winter clothing
- Emil and Christine pressurize the tank
- Opening the master safety valves with the "Schelling-Tool"
- The EXPLORE external camera will film the rocket flight
- Emil with the EXPLORE and Blue Marble stickers
- EXPLORE working on the computers
- The experiment module during the second bench test ...
- ... ligned up with all modules
- All teams supervise their ground support software
- Andreas and Daniel watch the correct timeline of EXPLORE ...
- ... while Christine, Johannes and Juergen check the module
- Christine and Johannes are happy with the test
- For flight simulation, the EXPLORE computer is set up in the Science Center ...
- ... from where Andreas and Daniel supervise the experiment
- Team Managerin Christine watches the test
- EXPLORE with the experiment after flight simulation
- Thanks to all our sponsors, partners and friends
- REMOS with latest adjustments to the experiment
- Christine, Johannes and Andreas disassemble the setup one last time ...
- ... to secure the quick connectors ...
- ... with glue and tape
- Electronics test with the service simulator
- Andreas, Daniel and Juergen discuss the setup
- Daniel with the illuminated experiment module
- Johannes, Andreas, Daniel and Juergen inspect the setup
- Emil says: All perfect!
- ... or maybe not?!? ;)
- EXPLORE presents proudly the completed experiment ...
- ... and thanks all partners and sponsors!
Launch Campaign Kiruna,Day 3 (16.02.2011)
- Emil with the EXPLORE module
- EXPLORE prepares the setup for tests ...
- ... while the DLR team prepares the service module
- M-BEAM with their experiment
- Marcel (REMOS) working on the software
- EXPLORE shows the successful test to Mark Fittock (DLR)
- Christine in front of the powered experiment
- Robert adjusts the software for the filling
- Emil and Daniel set up EXPLORE for the bench test
- Daniel inspects the module again
- The ligned up payload of REXUS 9 ...
- ... and Emil :)
- Daniel connects the ground support software
- The launch cable is connected to the service module
- After the test, Emil and Johannes disassemble the setup again ...
- ... to secure the high pressure segment with locktite.
- After dinner ...
- ... the setup is integrated again.
Launch Campaign Kiruna, Day 2 (15.02.2011)
- Morning at Esrange Space Center
- Morning-Meeting
- Unpacking the experiment and equipment
- Unpacking the experiment and equipment
- Christine with the tool-box ...
- ... and the EXPLORE-Tool (aka. "Schelling-Schlüssel")
- EXPLORE unpacking
- The Glysantin also arrived ...
- ... but also the fluids for the team ;)
- The experiment survived the transport well
- Daniel, Emil and Andreas prepare the software ...
- ... while Robert and Johannes inspect the experiment ...
- ... and make final adjustments.
- The team with the experiment in the foreground
- Robert after the work is finished
- Daniel, Christine and Juergen discuss the Flight Requirements Plan
- Also REMOS is setting up in the integration hall
- Christian explains the REMOS experiment
- The Service module of the REXUS 9 rocket ...
- ... with the power supply ...
- ... and the connectors for all experiments.
- The MORABA team is preparing the jojo- and separation system ...
- ... and the recovery module with the parachute.
- At -40°C, Emil puts on the warm clothing
Launch Campaign Kiruna, Day 1 (14.02.2011)
- Departure to Kiruna: Christine in Köln
- Students stranded in Stockholm ...
- ... and at the empty airport of Lulea
- Killing time in Lulea
- Noone at the gates
REXUS Bench Test (DLR Oberpfaffenhofen), Jan. 2011
- Disintegration of the EXPLORE setup from the rocket module
- The rocket modules of REXUS 9
- Eperiments Telescobe (left) and EXPLORE (right)
- Active work of teams and experts
- Team SPONGE discusses the setup
- Short break (modules on the table f.l.t.r.: Service Module, Telesccobe, EXPLORE, SPONGE, REMOS)
- Electronics work at Telescobe
- The filled test chambers of EXPLORE after successful test
- Cabling between EXPLORE (right) and SPONGE (left)
- Connected rocket modules
- Screw fixation of the experiment modules
- The Service Module for overall rocket and experiment control
Integration Week and EAR (DLR Bremen), Dec. 2010
- Packing the EXPLORE Box in Stuttgart
- Electronics box and cabling
- EXPLORE bottom view (open)
- Thorben feeds the control cables through the Fluid Collection Device
- EXPLORE bottom view with Fluid Collection Device and control cables
- EXPLORE top view (open)
- Bottom view of SPONGE with the EXPLORE Fluid Collection Device
- Assembly of SPONGE and EXPORE
- Connected REXUS 9 modules TELESCOBE and EXPLORE
- Mark Fittock (DLR) assembling the modules
- EXPLORE and SPONGE rocket modules
- Connecting REMOS on the top side of SPONGE
- Cabling between TELESCOBE and EXPLORE
- Assembling all experiment modules: TELESCOBE, EXPLORE, SPONGE, REMOS
- Connecting the Service Simulator
- Mark Fittock inspects the cabling
- All connectors at the Service Simulator
- Documentation of the procedures
Interim Progress Review (IRS Stuttgart), Oct. 2010
- Christine and Juergen prepare EXPLORE for IPR
- Testing the filling
- Christine and Emil with last adjustments
- The experiment is readily connected
- EXPLORE presenting the setup to DLR experts (right side)
- Patrick Winkler, Andreas Stamminger (both DLR) and Daniel discuss the electronics
- DLR and EXPLORE during service simulator test
- Successful filling after IPR
EXPLORE at SGC and IAC 2010 in Prague
- EXPLORE team at the Space Generation Congress 2010
- EXPLORE with Christian (REMOS) at SGC 2010
- Christine and Juergen introduce EXPLORE to Charles Bolden
- Christine explains the experiment to the NASA administrator
- EXPLORE team members with NASA administrator Charles Bolden in Prague
- EXPLORE team in front of the DLR booth at IAC 2010
- EXPLORE team members support the Blue Marble Flag at IAC 2010
Critical Design Review (DLR Oberpfaffenhofen), Jun. 2010
- The EXPLORE team meets at the DLR parking lot
- Andreas and Tine discuss ...
- ... while Daniel and Emil unload the hardware.
- EXPLORE at registration of DLR
- The review panel from DLR, SSC, ESA at CDR
- The review panel from DLR, SSC, ESA at CDR
- EXPLORE prepares for presentation
- Andreas explains the new structural design
- Andreas shows the integrated experiment in the module
- Discussion of first results during sandwich lunch
- A short glance into the Columbus control room
- EXPLORE group picture at GSOC
- EXPLORE relaxes on the couch
- EXPLORE shows their bulkhead element of the REXUS rocket
- Relaxing in the hotel pool in the afternoon ...
- Relaxing in the hotel pool in the afternoon ...
- ... and during a short walk around ...
- the Wessling lake.
- Cultural visits to Kloster Andechs, ...
- ... including the brewery ...
- ... and to Munich's town hall.
- Relaxing in the evening.
1. REXUS Public Day (Yuri's Night Stuttgart), Apr. 2010
- Jacob in front of the SQUID stand
- Run for the REXUS teams
- Even the youngsters are interested in the experiments
- The REXUS teams answer questions of the visitors
- The REXUS teams in front of their stands
- 1. REXUS Public Day with EXPLORE, REMOS, FOCUS, SQUID ...
- ... at the Yuri's Night 2010 in the Planetarium Stuttgart
- The teams put up the 1:1 REXUS rocket
Training Week, Kiruna, Feb. 2010
Day 5: Friday
- Olle's briefing in the morning
- Andreas Stamminger describes the launch campaign
- Tine and "her" tools
- Kiruna in sunshine
- Guided tour of the Kiruna mine
- Team manager Tine found a bag of iron ore
- Huge machines are used for the mining
- The worlds largest underground mine in Kiruna is down to 1300m deep
- Emil can't live without the comfortable skiing shoes
- The illuminated wooden church of Kiruna
- EXPLORE explores Kiruna
- The Kiruna town hall
- Team manager Tine on the ice throne
- Visit to the bar in the ICEHOTEL
- Want to play an ice-cold game?
- The ICEBAR
- Cocktails out of an ice glass
- Evening buffet at Esrange Space Center
- Farewell to the REXUS/BEXUS staff team
Day 4: Thursday
- Olle Persson in the Esrange control room
- The EXPLORE Team during the personal tour
- Olle explains the controls
- The safety room
- The communication room has "generations" of systems
- Our TM/TC responsible Emil tests the communications
- Olle explains the preparations in the launch complex
- Emil and a model of the MAXUS rocket
- Rockets are dangerous ;)
- Andreas inspects a MAXUS motor casing
- Olle with EXPLORE in the Skylark Tower
- A long tunnel connects the Skylark Tower with the integration rooms
- Discussions with experts
- Andreas and other students ask about telecommunication
- Short relaxation for Tine with a game of pool
Day 3: Wednesday
- Lecture in the morning
- EXPLORE team listening to the talk
- Juergen next to the Esrange Shaker
- Team Manager Tine
- Vibration tests
- Communication antennas at Esrange Space Center
- EXPLORE team returning to the hotel
- EXPLORE team in front of Maser rocket
Day 2: Tuesday
- Morning twilight at Esrange Space Center
- Lecture: Scientific Payload Design
- Andreas Stamminger (DLR) explains the REXUS experiment module
- Print of the REXUS rocket ... 1:1 scale
- Andreas Stamminger (DLR) shows the mounting bulkhead
- Andreas and Johannes inspect the REXUS experiment module
- Johannes and Andreas inspect the REXUS experiment module
- Payload Manager Andreas with "his" experiment module
- Team Manager Christine with her "baby"
- Demonstration of a plasma created by an antenna in vacuum
- Return to the Esrange hotel
- Departure for a short ski tour ...
- ... into the snowy forests of Lappland.
- Esrange evenings
- Discussions and hints on outreach activities by Helen Page (ESA)
- Evening lecture: Space Weather
- The rocket model in front of Esrange hotel
Arrival and Day 1: Sunday/Monday
- Arrival at Kiruna airport
- Esrange Space Center
- Early morning at Esrange
- Lectures during training week
- PDR preparations during lunch break
- Emil presenting at PDR
- Expert panel from ESA, DLR and SSC
- EXPLORE team at PDR
- Clear Moon night in Kiruna
- Clear Moon night at Kiruna
- Northern lights over Esrange Space Center
- Northern lights over Esrange Space Center
- Evening relaxation with REMOS
REXUS/BEXUS Selection Workshop at DLR, Dec. 2009
- Robert preparing the presentation
- Emil working during the EXPLORE team meeting before the workshop
- Tine working in the hotel room
- Johannes and Andi with their laptops in the team meeting
- Christmas market in Cologne with the REMOS team
- Discussions over dinner in Cologne
- The EXPLORE team with Wernher von Braun at DLR in Bonn
