Space and Earth Science & Technology

ESA/NASA

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.

News from DTU Space

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The European Proba-3 mission was launched into space on 5th December from India with new technology on board from DTU Space, that have the potential to revolutionize the future of space exploration.

05 December 2024

DTU and ESA explore the Sun's corona and test groundbreaking space technology

Today, the European Space Agency launched the satellite mission Proba-3 to explore the Sun's corona using equipment from DTU. This is part of a revolutionary concept where two satellites fly in formation, which could help create super telescopes and combat space debris in the future.
DTU Space scientists on climate research mission on the Greenland icesheet.

29 November 2024

DTU takes on important role in new European climate research project

A new EU project involving DTU Space will connect models and data from multiple sources to enhance knowledge of the impact of climate change on glaciers and ice sheets in Greenland and Iceland.

30 October 2024

Meltwater's path from the top of Greenland's ice sheet to the ocean is now mapped

New research from DTU sheds light on what happens to the large amounts of meltwater that run off the surface of Greenland's ice sheet and flow beneath the ice and into the Arctic Ocean. These processes and their contribution to global sea levels will become increasingly significant in the future, making it essential to understand them better.

29 October 2024

DTU Researchers discover one of the fastest-spinning stars in the Universe

New research in our Milky Way has revealed a neutron star that rotates around its axis at an extremely high speed. It spins 716 times per second, making it one of the fastest-spinning objects ever observed. Photo: NASA
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Research Divisions

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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.
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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.
earth's magnetic field

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.
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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.
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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 site in Sisimiut

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.

marine vessel patroling in Arctic seas

Security DTU

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

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