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We're the German Aerospace Center & are passionate about our research in

Cologne (Köln), Germany
Joined October 2009

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 3

    DLR employs people from 96 countries. They stand for the peaceful coexistence of all nations and peoples. Therefore, we are ending our bilateral cooperation with . Read our full statement: 🇺🇦

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  2. May 20
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    Despite all the training we do before spaceflight, we can't prepare for everything. On-board training helps us keep learning in space - usually by video, but during I tested a new system involving virtual reality that could help us grasp complex ideas faster.

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  4. Retweeted
    May 18

    We’re “lavaing” this ! 🌋Researchers from and Simon Plank from leveraged PlanetScope data to generate a novel mapping approach for monitoring lava flows from three Indonesian volcanoes. Learn more:

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  5. Retweeted
    May 19

    Besides using Earth observation satellite data from & missions, participants are encouraged to supplement their ideas for the with other sources of data, such as☑️ , ☑️ in-situ measurements, etc. Apply🔗

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  6. May 17

    Fingers crossed 🤞 for strong Martian winds. 🌬️ These could free the solar panels from dust. Top priority in the meantime - the scientific measurements. Just a few days ago, the lander’s 📈 detected the strongest Mars quake ever measured!

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  7. May 17

    The lander is gradually losing power. ☀️🔋 This is due to the increasing amount of Martian dust covering its panels. Careful planning has allowed to continue its extended mission. ℹ️:

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    Projects like 's Myotones require data to be collected before, during & after my spaceflight🚀 Myotones measures muscle tone, elasticity & stiffness. Findings help form programmes to mitigate muscle & bone loss in astronauts, but also aid people on Earth 💪🌍

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  10. May 13

    Fingerprints in space and on Earth 👆⏹️ – Touching Surfaces tests antimicrobial surfaces. 🦠 🧑‍🚀 has returned and the samples from this experiment are now being evaluated with those from 10 schools and together with the DLR_School_Labs. 🔬

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    This is what re-adaptation looks like😉🍽️ After missing out on crunchy salad for quite a while, I now have lots of fresh fruit and vegetables on the menu 🥗 Another advantage of gravity: my food stays where I put it 😋

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  12. May 12

    MARE includes a set of 16 radiation ☢️ measurement devices called M-42. This active radiation meter needs to obtain power via USB cable or batteries. 🔋 Why this isn’t as simple as it sounds and how developed M-42 for I ➡️in the :

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  13. May 12

    📣 is back again for the and looking for innovative sustainable to help manage our planet’s resources. ⚖️🌏 Find out more about our challenge and submit your ideas 💡 before 11 July! ℹ️:

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    📺But wait, there's more! Tune in to TV today at 17:45 CEST (16:45 BST) for a news conference with crew members , , & Kayla Barron in English.

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    Strolling through the grass on my way to this morning's press conference at 's European Astronaut Centre (EAC)🌱 It's a beautiful day in Germany & nature is something I missed. Behind me (left) is 's building – my base since returning from .

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  16. May 11

    During the Q&A, spoke about his fascination for Earth 🌍, his exciting and the best place to sleep on the . 🛏️ Particularly exciting – the future of space tourism & the space sector in . Now it’s time to evaluate the data!

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  17. May 11

    ESA Director General, @aschbacherjoseph, congratulated on the successful mission & excellent work on the . 📷 To Maurer’s left, Walther Pelzer from the and to his right, Director of Human and Robotic Exploration David Parker.

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  18. May 11

    👨‍🚀 Astronaut on stage at the in . At today’s press conference 🎙️ with , topics included his meals 🍽️ back on Earth, readjusting to gravity and the exciting he conducted during his mission.

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    A warm welcome to today’s speakers: Walther Pelzer, Director General of , 👨‍🚀 & David Parker, Director Human and Robotic Exploration. ESA Director General will join us remotely when the event gets under way.

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    Back in the gym – the weights all seem heavier than I remember 😆 This rehabilitation helps restore my muscles & bones after 177 days in microgravity & engages muscles we need on Earth but don't use so much in space 💪

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    🗓️ Don't forget, we'll be going live on Web TV at 11:45 CEST (10:45 BST) today for 's first press conference since returning from the . Tune in to hear more about his experience in orbit for ESA mission . 📺

    ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer pictured through the door of Crew Dragon capsule Endurance. He is waving and wearing his SpaceX flight suit.
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