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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.

26 August 2026

Tides can be mapped much more locally using a new method based on satellite images

A new study with contributions from DTU Space could pave the way for more localized tidal models and better forecasts. The method could provide us with a better understanding of remote areas such as Greenland.

'Little Red Dots', James Webb Space Telescope, 2026.

21 August 2026

Little red dots in the Universe may conceal a previously unknown type of object

With contributions from DTU Space, an international team of researchers may have found a previously unknown type of astrophysical object in the form of a ‘black hole star’, which is a black hole shrouded in an enormous envelope of luminous gas. The discovery has been published in Nature.

13 August 2026

New discovery bring us closer to understanding the mysterious dark matter in the Universe

For the first time researchers have discovered a stream of stars, known as a globular cluster stream, in a galaxy beyond the Milky Way. The discovery opens up new opportunities to investigate dark matter, one of the great unsolved mysteries of astrophysics. The discovery was made by researchers from DTU and the University of Copenhagen and has just been published in Nature.

20 July 2026

DTU instrument passes first scientific test on its way to the asteroid Psyche

The flyby of Mars provided the first opportunity to test the scientific performance of the DTU-developed magnetometer on a planet.

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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

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.

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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