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We are Denmark's largest space research institute and a recognized international institution. With space as the starting point, we develop new technology, conduct research, educate engineers and PhD candidates, and provide advice, innovation and collaboration nationally and internationally.

23 June 2025

New satellite maps the world's forest biomass in 3D with help from DTU

DTU is part of a unique European space project led by ESA, which use new technology to provide a better understanding of how much CO2 the planet’s forests absorb and release. This is crucial in the effort to understand and mitigate global climate change.

Image of the Sun's corona captured by ESA's proba-3 mission i May-June 2025. DTU Space is contributing with navigation technology to the mission. Image ESA.

17 June 2025

Space mission using DTU technology captures unique images near the Sun

The European ESA mission Proba-3 has sent back the first images of the Sun’s corona, or 'atmosphere', captured closer to the star than ever before. The mission is based on groundbreaking technology involving two satellites flying in precise formation, functioning as a single space telescope.

10 April 2025

Successful DTU collaboration with Andreas Mogensen provides new insights for future space missions

DTU Space is at ESA's Astronaut Center in Cologne this week to present results from its collaboration with Andreas Mogensen during his recent space mission. The DTU experiments from the mission have generated new knowledge in space research and technology, which may become relevant for future missions.

01 April 2025

50-year-old satellite data from Antarctica provides new insight into shrinking sea ice

A DTU researcher and a group of students have used unique satellite data to create a picture of Antarctic sea ice extent dating back to the early 1970s. This new mapping may contribute to a better understanding of developments in recent years, where sea ice extent has reached record lows.

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Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics

The division conduct research in stars, galaxies, planets, exoplanets, the Solar System and the Universe as a whole, as well as the interaction between space and the Earth's atmosphere.

Geodesy and Earth Observation

The division researches in observation, surveying and mapping of the Earth concerning primarily climate change. Other focus areas are measuring and observing the Earth's gravitational field, displacements in the Earth's crust, ice cover changes, soil and sea surface levels and land uplift.

Geomagnetism and Geospace

The division uses satellites and ground-based measuring stations to explore and map the Earth's magnetic field. The research provides insight into changes in the magnetic field and processes coupled to the sun.

Microwaves and Remote Sensing

The division deals with research, development and use of microwave sensors. We research both passive and active sensors - which are microwaves, radiometers and radars - that are used to observe the earth's surface.

Measurement and Instrumentation Systems

Research and development activities in the division focus on high-precision instrumentation systems for space missions and on research based on data gathered via these instruments.

Electromagnetic systems

The department works with testing, research and development within electromagnetic field theory, antenna technology, meta-materials, microwave technology and terahertz technology.

Centres

Arctic DTU

The purpose of Arctic DTU is to sharpen DTU's profile in the Arctic area. This centre is based at DTU Space in Lyngby and Sisimiut and promotes DTU's Arctic activities within research, education, innovation and research-based consulting.

Security DTU

Security DTU is a multidisciplinary centre for security and defence research and technology.

graphical illustration showing hands holding earth, and a passing satellite

ESA BIC Denmark

ESA BIC Denmark is part of ESA's European network of Business Incubation Centres and anchored at DTU/DTU Space. The centers main objective is to create and support space related start-ups in Denmark.

DTU Space Drone Center

DTU Space Drone Center is a local centre anchored at the Division for Geomagnetism and Geospace that coordinate and facilitate research and development of unmanned systems.

Space and Earth Science & Technology

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