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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.

05 July 2024

DTU is testing future space technology for exploring the Sun

In the future, several satellites flying in formation over great distances will act as one large space telescope. This way, far more efficient space instruments can be obtained than today. In collaboration with ESA, DTU Space is helping develop this innovative technology that will initially explore the Sun's upper atmosphere.

DTU Space-professor Irfan Kuvetli in the lab where he and his group are working on a new sensor system based on space science for use in medical imaging, industrial inspection and environmental monitoring.

18 June 2024

New space-based technology has huge potential for applications on Earth

An innovative project led by DTU Space Professor Irfan Kuvvetli is using space-based technology to develop a sensor system for use in areas like medical imaging, industrial inspection, and environmental monitoring.

DTU-researches are using data 61 from national GPS stations in Greenland to monitor daily ice loss.

14 May 2024

GPS stations measure daily ice loss in Greenland

Monitoring the effects of climate change in Greenland has been made much easier with an innovative method developed by researchers at DTU using 61 national GPS stations in Greenland.

25 April 2024

Inland ice sheet deep within Greenland is now moving faster towards the coast

A comparison of new GPS measurements with unique 65-year-old data shows that the ice 100 km inland in Greenland is moving faster now.

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PhD Defence Hergeir Teitsson

18. okt 13:00 - 16:00 | On Friday October 18th Hergeir Teitsson will defend his PhD thesis in "Geoid Determination for Precise Height Measurements".

Research Divisions

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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