German Aerospace Center

DLR serves as the Federal Republic of Germany’s premier research centre for aeronautics and space, driving research and development across aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security, and digitalisation. The German Space Agency at DLR functions as the national space programme's strategic planner and implementer, supported by two project management agencies that oversee funding initiatives and promote knowledge transfer. In response to the global shifts in climate, mobility, and technology, DLR leverages the expertise of its 55 research institutes and facilities to formulate effective solutions, allowing its 10,000 employees to fulfill a unified mission: to explore Earth and space while fostering the advancement of technologies for a sustainable future. Through technology transfer, DLR enhances Germany's stature as a leading hub for research and industry.